Category: Engines & Drivetrains

TORC ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES PENSKE TRUCK LEASING AS TEST FLEET TRUCK MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER

TORC ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES PENSKE TRUCK LEASING AS TEST FLEET TRUCK MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER

| May 6, 2022

Agreement Supports Torc’s Commercialization of Autonomous Trucks for Long-Haul Applications Torc Robotics, a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, says Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.  “Penske Truck Leasing’s expertise and impressive track record in the global trucking industry will play a significant role in […]

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LeasePlan USA Releases National Study of Electric Vehicle Readiness

LeasePlan USA Releases National Study of Electric Vehicle Readiness

| May 5, 2022

Comprehensive analysis of 50 states and the District of Columbia reveals US faces challenges to becoming EV ready LeasePlan USA, the world’s leading provider of innovative, sustainable vehicle leasing solutions, released the results of its first USA EV Readiness Index, a comprehensive analysis of the preparedness of all 50 states and the District of Columbia […]

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Quantum Fuel Systems Awarded Substantial Natural Gas Virtual Pipeline Trailer Order Contract by Certarus Ltd

Quantum Fuel Systems Awarded Substantial Natural Gas Virtual Pipeline Trailer Order Contract by Certarus Ltd

| May 5, 2022

Certarus provides on-road low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform Quantum Fuel Systems (Quantum), a fully integrated alternative energy company, has been selected  by Certarus Ltd. (“Certarus”) to deliver industry leading virtual pipeline trailers for natural gas with a total value of approximately $22 million (USD).  The […]

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Mack Dealer TransEdge Truck Centers is Mack’s First Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer in Northeast

Mack Dealer TransEdge Truck Centers is Mack’s First Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer in Northeast

| May 3, 2022

EV certification requires dealers to meet numerous and stringent safety, infrastructure, charging, tooling and training requirements Longtime Mack Trucks dealer TransEdge Truck Centers recently became a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer at its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location. TransEdge will now be able to service and support the Mack LR® Electric refuse vehicle and is the first […]

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Nikola Announces $200 Million Convertible Senior Notes Investment

Nikola Announces $200 Million Convertible Senior Notes Investment

| May 3, 2022

Nikola intends to use the net proceeds for business expansion in the form of scaling truck manufacturing and tooling setup, accelerating the development of its hydrogen infrastructure Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) announced that an institutional investor has agreed to make a $200 million investment in Nikola through the purchase of Convertible Senior Notes. Funds advised by Antara Capital […]

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Independent Study Shows Cost Savings & Emissions Advantages for Heavy-Duty Trucks Running ClearFlame’s Engine Modification

Independent Study Shows Cost Savings & Emissions Advantages for Heavy-Duty Trucks Running ClearFlame’s Engine Modification

| May 2, 2022

The model evaluates Class 8 over-the-road applications, a market that is assumed to be well suited to the ClearFlame technology as vehicle range, weight, fuel costs, fuel availability, and fueling time ClearFlame Engine Technologies, an Illinois-based company empowering rapid decarbonization for global heavy-duty industry, announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet […]

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