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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 states first solar-powered truck stop dedicated to heavy-duty electric trucks.

September 7, 2021
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Run on Less Electric Now on the Road

LONG BEACH, Calif. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency, in partnership with RMI, provided an update on Run on Less Electric, a three-week real-world demonstration with 13 vehicles performing zero-emission goods movement, during ACT Expo.

September 7, 2021
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Hyliion Updates Hybrid eX Powertrain

LONG BEACH, Calif. Hyliion Holdings Corp. announced an updated version of its Hybrid eX powertrain and is expected to begin shipping units in the latter part of 2021.

September 7, 2021
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Allison to Supply E-Axles to Hino

LONG BEACH, Calif. Allison Transmission Inc. announced its selection by Hino Trucks as its e-axle development partner for Classes 6-8 battery-electric trucks.

September 7, 2021
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3G Cellular Network Sunsetting Raises Concerns in Trucking

While the timing is expected to vary, many wireless cellular providers plan to phase out or sunset their remaining 2G and existing 3G networks early next year, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

September 7, 2021
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Toyota Spends $13.7 Billion to Secure EV Battery Supplies

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to spend $13.7 billion on the supply and development of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030, joining other global automakers boosting investments in anticipation of greater demand.

September 7, 2021
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Feds Probe Fatal New York Tesla Crash

DETROIT The U.S. governments road safety agency has added another fatality involving a Tesla to the list of crashes it is probing due to the use of partially automated driving systems.

September 3, 2021
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Tesla Reportedly Delays Cybertruck by a Year to Late 2022

Tesla Inc.s Cybertruck pickup has fallen about a year behind schedule, blog Electrek reported, citing remarks CEO Elon Musk made on a companywide call with employees.

September 3, 2021
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Nikola, Bosch Partner on Fuel Cell Manufacturing

Nikola Corp. announced an agreement to build fuel cell power modules using technology licensed from Bosch Group.

September 3, 2021
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Daimler Rejects Environmental Groups Climate Demand

BERLIN German automaker Daimler on Sept. 3 dismissed a cease and desist demand from two environmental groups to commit to ending the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2030.

September 3, 2021