LONG BEACH, Calif. — An electric last-mile surge is coming. Battery-electric vans and medium-duty trucks will claim a predominant role in goods landing at the front door. The charging infrastructure those vehicles will require must expand, too.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Fleetmaster Works With Customer, OEMs to Add Electric Trucks
For Virginia-based Fleetmaster Express, transitioning to a greener fleet was compelled in part by a customer’s request and is advancing in concert with truck manufacturers.
September 1, 2021TRB Panelists Consider Future Study Potential of LED Lighting
The long-term effects of roadway lighting is an area of study that could benefit from further targeted research, experts presenting during a Transportation Research Board webinar said.
September 1, 2021Largest Electric Truck Deployment Ever Gets Going in Southern California
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The largest commercial deployment of battery-electric trucks in North America is ramping up in Southern California for an eight-year run, state officials announced Aug. 31 during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo here.
September 1, 2021TMC’s Fall Meeting to Feature Bustling Schedule, Strong Industry Showing
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition will feature a trade show, a technician skills competition and a series of educational sessions.
September 1, 2021US Asks Tesla How Autopilot Responds to Emergency Vehicles
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.
September 1, 2021Some Carriers Want to Go Green but Face Barriers, Convoy Survey Finds
One-third of small and midsize trucking companies want to reduce emissions but face barriers, a Convoy survey released Aug. 31 showed.
August 31, 2021Cold Transport Moves Further Into Electrification
The technology for cooling transported goods is moving further into electrification and other means to spur deployments of zero-emission transport refrigeration units, manufacturers said.
August 31, 2021Perspective: Unlocking Security Integration’s Trucking Potential
The valuable assets that trucking, freight and logistics companies must protect from theft and damage require more than a one-size-fits-all solution, but creative opportunities exist for companies that integrate physical security with new technologies.
August 31, 2021Lithium Fuels Hopes for Revival on California’s Largest Lake
California’s largest but rapidly shrinking lake is at the forefront of efforts to make the U.S. a major global player in the production of lithium.
August 31, 2021