Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Reformulated Diesel Fuel Drops Emissions Below that of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Reformulated Diesel Fuel Drops Emissions Below that of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

| July 18, 2022

UC2 diesel produced only by VRD not only reduces the maintenance cost of a fleet of trucks, but you also enjoy a cleaner burning fuel Vegas Renewable Diesel Inc. (VRD) announces the successful development and testing of a near non-polluting, reformulated diesel fuel that is fully drop-in compatible with diesel #2 (ASTM D975). A Nevada smog test […]

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WattEV Secures Funding to Accelerate Heavy-Duty EV Truck-as-a-Service Fleet Deployment in Southern California 

WattEV Secures Funding to Accelerate Heavy-Duty EV Truck-as-a-Service Fleet Deployment in Southern California 

| July 15, 2022

Funding by Southern California Association of Governments, supported by South Coast Air Quality Management District Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) fleet operator and charging infrastructure developer WattEV announced the award of grants totaling some $3 million from two Southern California government agencies. WattEV will use funding from the “Last-Mile Freight Program” of the Southern California Association of Governments […]

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Volvo Trucks Constructing California Electrified Charging Corridor for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Volvo Trucks Constructing California Electrified Charging Corridor for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

| July 15, 2022

Project opens the door to a truly electrified freight future in which zero-tailpipe emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks are no longer limited to short-mileage Volvo Trucks North America announced today that is joining forces with Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center to […]

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Commercial Vehicle Data Shows Possible Light at the End of the Tunnel

Commercial Vehicle Data Shows Possible Light at the End of the Tunnel

| July 13, 2022

Some Positives for Commercial Dealers and Buyers The leading authority on commercial vehicles, Work Truck Solutions®, released its second quarter ComTrend Analysis of new and used commercial vehicles. Although there are still many supply chain challenges in the industry, certain positives were noted.  New Work Trucks A look at the data  shows the average price […]

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Love’s opens five new Speedco locations

Love’s opens five new Speedco locations

| July 13, 2022

24/7 sites will help keep professional drivers on the road Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at five new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at affordable prices. Commercial drivers can stop at more than […]

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Sustainable trucking expands with Circle K, Trillium, Musket partnership

Sustainable trucking expands with Circle K, Trillium, Musket partnership

| July 12, 2022

Refined products agreement leads to creative, low-carbon renewable natural gas solution Musket and Trillium, members of the Love’s Family of Companies, have entered into an agreement with Circle K to expand sustainable trucking in California. A 2020 supply partnership between Musket and Circle K created a joint purchasing agreement and allowed Circle K to rapidly […]

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