electric trucks News Updates

Business, Technology, Fuel

Six States Adopt Clean Truck Rule

The U.S. trucking industry is set to be transformed by a handful of states adopting zero-emission vehicle requirements.

January 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous, Electric Trucks Show Progress at CES 2022

LAS VEGAS — Rapid progress in the development of autonomous and electric-powered commercial trucks stood out as one of the top themes at a technology show known for everything from consumer electronics to advanced robotics.

January 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Ford Doubles Capacity for Electric F-150 as It Opens Orders

Ford Motor Co. will double factory capacity for its electric F-150 Lightning to 150,000 trucks a year and will start taking orders this week for the model, which goes on sale this spring.

January 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Certifies Northwest Equipment Sales as EV Dealer

Mack Trucks announced Northwest Equipment Sales, based in Boise, Idaho, is the first Mack dealer in the Northwest to be certified as an electric vehicle dealer.

October 22, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Planning, Flexibility Key in Electric Fleet Management

CLEVELAND — Experts stressed common considerations in electric fleet management in a study group session during American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

September 15, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Thinking About Shifting to Electric Trucks? Start Planning, Panelists Say

CLEVELAND — Fleets looking to incorporate electric trucks into their fleets should plan thoroughly and well in advance, according to experts assembled at the American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

September 14, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

NYC Unveils Plan for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Over the next decade, New York City will create one of the country’s largest electric vehicle charging networks in an effort to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

September 10, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

WattEV Plans Solar-Powered Truck Stop

LONG BEACH, Calif. — WattEV Inc. is set to receive a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to build the state’s first solar-powered truck stop dedicated to heavy-duty electric trucks.

September 7, 2021
Technology

Heavy-duty fleet Electrification trends for 2021

With eTruck and eBus market shares beginning to rise, there’s never been a better time to go electric. This new white paper discusses the latest heavy-duty EV models and the impact switching to EVs could have on your fleet.  

September 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Orange EV Expands Agreement With Lazer Spot

Orange EV announced a multiyear agreement to manufacture and deliver more than 25 EV yard trucks to Lazer Spot Inc. this year and next.

August 27, 2021