Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Penske, ROUSH CleanTech, and Proterra Announce New Collaboration for Next-Generation F-650 Electric Commercial Trucks

Penske, ROUSH CleanTech, and Proterra Announce New Collaboration for Next-Generation F-650 Electric Commercial Trucks

| July 21, 2021

All-electric ROUSH CleanTech F-650 to feature Proterra’s industry-leading battery technology systems Three leaders in clean transportation solutions — ROUSH CleanTech, Penske Truck Leasing, and Proterra Inc (“Proterra”) announced a new collaboration under which Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA) will supply its industry-leading battery technology to ROUSH CleanTech for the development of its next-generation Ford F-650 all-electric commercial […]

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Shopmonkey Announces $75 Million Series C Funding to Help Auto Shops Meet Increased Demand for Repair Services

Shopmonkey Announces $75 Million Series C Funding to Help Auto Shops Meet Increased Demand for Repair Services

| July 19, 2021

Auto shop management software company triples down to help shops scale and succeed Shopmonkey, a SaaS company serving the automotive industry, has raised a $75 million Series C. This round of funding was led by previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Index Ventures, with participation once again from Headline and I2BF, plus new investor ICONIQ Growth. This […]

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XL Fleet Introduces Hybrid Electric Drive System Upfit for Isuzu NPR-HD

XL Fleet Introduces Hybrid Electric Drive System Upfit for Isuzu NPR-HD

| July 15, 2021

XL Hybrid System is Now Available on Isuzu NPR-HD Low Cab Forward Vehicles Serving Demanding Applications Including Last Mile Delivery, Beverage Distribution, Utility Work and Food Service XL Fleet Corp. vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that its XL Hybrid electric drive system is now available as an upfit solution for […]

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Cummins Begins Testing of Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine

Cummins Begins Testing of Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine

| July 14, 2021

The hydrogen engine program can potentially achieve a more sustainable transport sector, complementing capabilities in hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric and renewable natural gas powertrains Cummins Inc. has taken another step forward in advancing zero carbon technology as the company began testing a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. The proof-of-concept test is building on Cummins’ existing […]

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CloudTrucks Aims To Lower Fuel Costs for Independent Commercial Drivers

CloudTrucks Aims To Lower Fuel Costs for Independent Commercial Drivers

| July 14, 2021

Virtual Trucking Carrier Partners with Road Ranger on Fuel Discount Program CloudTrucks, a technology-driven trucking carrier, announced the official rollout of a fuel discount program in partnership with Road Ranger, an Illinois-based chain of travel centers, truck stops and convenience stores. The new program offers CloudTrucks’ growing network of Owner-Operators a 20-cent discount per gallon at […]

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Allison Transmission and IndyGo Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses to Indianapolis Public Transit

Allison Transmission and IndyGo Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses to Indianapolis Public Transit

| July 14, 2021

This electric hybrid propulsion system works to improve fuel economy, reduce CO2 emissions Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce that in partnership with Cummins and GILLIG, has delivered 24 electric hybrid buses to IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation. Allison’s H […]

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