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SuperTruck 2 Might Be DOEs Final Concept Fleet

With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.

October 28, 2025
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Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight

The second day of NACFE's Messy Middle demonstration Sept. 9 was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.

September 19, 2025
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Watch: Use Cases for Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge

Hybrid-electric trucks offer a middle ground at lower cost and with less range anxiety than fully electric models.

July 22, 2025
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Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBests Diesels, Pilot Finds

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

July 14, 2025
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NACFE Unveils Messy Middle Initiative Fleets

The goal of the latest initiative NACFEs fifth Run on Less program is to explore various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes.

April 9, 2025
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NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's recent report focuses on the increasing availability of cleaner, greener transport refrigeration units.

April 4, 2025
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NACFE Charts Messy Middle Next Steps

NACFE announced that it will reveal the fleets participating in its upcoming Run on Less: the Messy Middle test on April 3, and shared more details on the event.

March 10, 2025
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NACFE to Hold Messy Middle Testing in September

The fourth Run on Less program in NACFEs Run on Less initiative will involve four different powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells.

January 7, 2025
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Fleets Fuel Efficiency Rose in 2023, 2022: NACFE Study

Based on data from some of the North American freight industrys largest carriers, fleet-wide fuel efficiency averaged 7.77 mpg in 2023, compared with 7.62 mpg in 2022.

December 18, 2024
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NACFE: Early Electric TRUs Show Promise; Struggle With Costs

The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFEs first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.

October 23, 2024