Hydrogen trucks cost more than diesel models, but autonomous driving capabilities could double the utilization of those vehicles and improve the total cost of ownership calculation.
April 29, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Plus, Hyundai Pitch Vision for Self-Driving Hydrogen Trucks
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Harbinger Introduces Electric-Gas Hybrid Model
The new model is a battery-electric vehicle equipped with a gasoline-powered range extender that charges the battery when needed, enabling a range of up to 500 miles between charges.
April 29, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Peterbilt Unveils Battery-Electric Models 579EV and 567EV
The models were unveiled April 14 at a media preview at Texas Motor Speedway in advance of the trucks’ official debut April 28 at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Kenworth Launches T680E Revamp, Unveils Battery-Electric T880
Kenworth launched a revamped version of the battery-electric configuration of its T680 tractor April 28 at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight, Top 100
UPS in Talks With Startup Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots
UPS Inc. is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant’s network, according to people familiar with the matter.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Fuel
Expanded Renewable Fuels Facility Opens at Port of Stockton
Port of Stockton in California celebrated the debut of an expanded renewable fuels terminal that will facilitate the movement of biodiesel and renewable diesel from ships.
April 28, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla Could Benefit the Most From New NHTSA Rules
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private, Global Freight
Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Makes $525 Million Debt Deal
Plug Power announced a $525 million secured debt facility, and said it completed construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
International Unveils Battery-Electric Regional-Haul Tractor
International Motors launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series. The eRH joins the eMV medium-duty truck in International's battery-electric truck lineup.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Plus Removes Driver for Unmanned Truck Test on Closed Course
The startup conducted a variety of driverless safety tests with its SuperDrive autonomous driving system installed on an International LT Series Class 8 tractor in East Liberty, Ohio.
April 28, 2025