Category: Engines & Drivetrains

<strong>Uber Freight Announces its First Electric Truck Pilot, Partnering with WattEV and CHEP on Southern California Routes</strong>

Uber Freight Announces its First Electric Truck Pilot, Partnering with WattEV and CHEP on Southern California Routes

| February 21, 2023

The pilot serves as an important milestone in electric freight transportation and establishes Uber Freight’s first EV deployment Uber Freight, WattEV and CHEP have announced a strategic, joint effort to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California. As part of this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capacity to Uber Freight shippers, starting […]

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Republic Services Is Rolling Out Industry’s First Fully Integrated Electric Recycling and Waste Trucks

Republic Services Is Rolling Out Industry’s First Fully Integrated Electric Recycling and Waste Trucks

| February 21, 2023

Expects EVs to represent half of new truck purchases by 2028 Republic Services, Inc. environmental services industry, announced plans to significantly scale its electric truck fleet through a long-term deal with Oshkosh Corporation. It will begin operating two fully integrated electric recycling and waste truck prototypes this fall, and expects EVs to represent half of […]

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In 2030, over 45000 heavy trucks will run on hydrogen in Europe

In 2030, over 45000 heavy trucks will run on hydrogen in Europe

| February 19, 2023

According to newly published research by Interact Analysis, Heavy-duty trucks will be the most common application of hydrogen in transportation in 2030 According to newly published research by Interact Analysis, Heavy-duty trucks will be the most common application of hydrogen in transportation in 2030. China will lead the market over the next decade, with Europe also seeing penetration rising […]

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Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency without Compromise with Volvo Trucks I-Torque

Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency without Compromise with Volvo Trucks I-Torque

| February 19, 2023

Volvo Truck’s I-See terrain-aware, predictive cruise control technology Volvo Trucks North America reports that fleets across North America are increasingly choosing to spec trucks with Volvo I-Torque technology — its innovative powertrain solution that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency for Class 8 diesel freight trucks. Introduced in early 2022, Volvo I-Torque is being utilized by fleets […]

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GreenPower Appoints New England Truck Solutions as Dealer for Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Electric Vehicles

GreenPower Appoints New England Truck Solutions as Dealer for Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Electric Vehicles

| February 17, 2023

NETS sells and maintains class 4 through 8 vehicles to meet the demands of its diverse customer base and operates as a full-service dealer  GreenPower Motor Company Inc. manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced the appointment […]

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<strong>Daimler Truck is taking efficiency to the next level: The Freightliner SuperTruck II</strong>

Daimler Truck is taking efficiency to the next level: The Freightliner SuperTruck II

| February 16, 2023

Concept vehicle was developed as part of the SuperTruck program co-funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, which aims to reduce emissions in road freight transport Daimler Truck North America revealed the Freightliner SuperTruck II, which uses a variety of technical innovations to demonstrate efficiency potential in freight transportation. The concept vehicle was developed as […]

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