Topic: Technology

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Kenworth Unveils SuperTruck 2 at ACT Expo 

May 21, 2024Kenworth today showcased its SuperTruck 2 demonstrator vehicle, which was developed over a six-year period as part of a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s SuperTruck program.

ACT Expo

Tesla’s Semi Leader Takes Center Stage at ACT Expo

May 20, 2024Tesla's Dan Priestley shared an update on the Semi and shed some light on the company's next steps for this enigmatic electric truck.

ACT Expo

Volvo Trucks’ Alm Maps Out Strategies to Meet Net Zero Carbon at ACT Expo

May 20, 2024Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm laid out a plan for the OEM, and the industry at large, to accelerate the decarbonization of the transportation sector.

ACT Expo

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VTNA to Offer Volvo on Demand, Unveils Production-Ready Autonomous Truck

May 20, 2024Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services announced the creation of Volvo on Demand, a new Truck-as-a-Service business model for fleets looking to electrify their operations.

ACT Expo

Hexagon Purus, Hino Trucks Launch New ZE Truck Brand

May 20, 2024Following in footsteps of other OEMs, Hexagon Purus and Hino Trucks announced the launch of Tern, a dedicated zero-emission truck brand, as well as its inaugural model, the RC8, a battery-electric Class 8 tractor.

ACT Expo

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Daimler Truck Reveals Autonomous EV Tech Demo Truck

May 20, 2024Using this year’s ACT Expo show floor as a fitting stage, Daimler Truck introduced its battery electric autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator to attendees, giving them a glimpse into the not-so-distant future of commercial trucking.

ACT Expo

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‘The Transport Project’ Launched to Advance Fleet Flexibility

May 13, 2024The Transport Project is a national coalition of roughly 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers and dealers, servicers and suppliers, and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America’s transportation sector.

The Transport Project

MoreCircular

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Partnering for Change: Castrol, Safety-Kleen Create Circularity for Lubricants Industry

May 13, 2024While fuel economy and electrification will play a key role to decarbonize commercial transportation operations, the application of lower-carbon-footprint lubricants can also support these accelerated sustainability goals.

Castrol

Climate Regulations

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Global Climate Regulations Indicate Complex Compliance Future for Fleets

May 8, 2024From California to the UK to Japan, increasingly stringent climate regulations elevate planning, reporting, and data collection requirements for their regulated entities.

TRC Companies

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Avoid the Hidden Costs of EV Adoption

May 6, 2024As more organizations work toward the finish line, they can quickly find hidden costs accumulating if their team doesn’t plan and communicate appropriately.

U.S. Energy

EV Charging

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Power Input Flexibility is Critical to the Future of EV Charging

May 1, 2024Selecting the right EV charging infrastructure can directly impact the success of your EV transition, operational efficiency, and user satisfaction.

Power Innovations International

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Championing the Crucial Dialogue to Advance Fleet Electrification

April 29, 2024Fleets and utilities must create a foundation for strategic planning, allowing utilities to gauge the scale of infrastructure needed to take proactive steps to meet the charging demand effectively for their fleet clients.

TRC Companies

ACT Expo

ACT Expo to Spotlight Industry’s Biggest Announcements

April 26, 2024Learn about game-changing new partnerships, exclusive product updates, new low- and zero-emission vehicles, and the latest advanced vehicle deployments.

ACT Expo

CHLS 2024

2024 CHLS to Promote State’s Move Towards Becoming a Strong Hydrogen Market Leader

April 24, 2024The ongoing developments, as well as the policies, programs and incentives needed to accelerate production, use, and storage of hydrogen will be center stage at this year’s California Hydrogen Leadership Summit.

California Hydrogen Leadership Summit

EPEQ

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EPEQ® Electrified Power Equipment® is Your Hard-to-Electrify Solution

April 24, 2024Turn your electric vehicle into an EV work truck, while reducing emissions to meet green initiatives and lowering fuel consumption and operating/maintenance costs.

Vanair

WAIRE

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Innovative Solutions for the Challenge of WAIRE Compliance in California

April 22, 2024Implemented to meet California's increasingly strict environmental standards, WAIRE could cost warehouse owners up to $10,000 per day if they fail to compile and submit the necessary data.

Babaco Fulfillment