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Fleet Owners Urged to Be Familiar With CARB Emission Proposal

WASHINGTON — Trucking companies should educate California regulators about potential impacts of a new regulation before it takes effect and becomes a model for the nation, according to fleet experts.

June 14, 2022
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Orange EV Launches E-Triever Model Yard Truck

Orange EV introduced the e-Triever all-electric yard truck, its latest model that builds upon its T-Series.

June 13, 2022
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Western Star Adds Options for 49X Model

Western Star announced new options available on its 49X model intended to widen coverage in heavy-haul and construction applications.

June 13, 2022
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China’s Chipmaking Power Grows Despite US Effort to Counter It

China’s semiconductor industry is showing signs of flourishing even in the face of Biden administration efforts to counter its growth, raising alarm bells in Washington.

June 13, 2022
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EV Startup Electric Last Mile Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware, making it the first of the electric-vehicle startups that merged with special purpose acquisition companies to go out of business amid the recent market slump. 

June 13, 2022
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Eaton Cummins Joint Venture Offers Transmission Selector Tool

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies unveiled a new online selector tool, which helps users choose the optimal transmission from its portfolio.

June 10, 2022
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Administration Officials Tout Future of Electric Vehicles

A new taskforce to help shape federal policy and guidance for states on electric vehicle charging networks was touted by DOT and DOE leaders as they promoted President Joe Biden’s clean energy plans.

June 10, 2022
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Startup Hydron Plans Autonomous Longhaul Trucks With Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The co-founder of San Diego-based autonomous driving company TuSimple, Mo Chen, announced he started a new company called Hydron to bring to market Class 8 hydrogen-powered trucks equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving technology.

June 10, 2022
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Bolloré Logistics Canada Launches Its First 100% Electric Truck

Bolloré Logistics Canada has launched its first fully electric truck for local deliveries in Montreal, the company announced May 31.

June 9, 2022
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Nikola Approved for Truck Voucher Incentive Program in New York

Truck maker Nikola Corp. announced that its Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle is eligible for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program.

June 9, 2022