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Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

November 20, 2024The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days, giving birth to a whole new transportation ecosystem, according to executives at the Volvo Group AB unit.

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Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals

November 15, 2024The Biden administration won’t decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.

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Roeth: Tackling Emissions Reductions in Transport Refrigeration

November 14, 2024The industry will likely rise to the challenge of reducing emissions in the transportation of refrigerated goods.

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Tesla, Rivian Drop on Report Trump Wants to End EV Credit

November 14, 2024U.S. auto stocks and Asian battery makers fell after Reuters reported President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric-vehicle adoption.

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Is CARB Snubbing Natural Gas as a Truck Fuel?

November 13, 2024Renewable natural gas may not be a perfect fuel for trucks, as Jim Nebergall, general manager, hydrogen internal combustion engines, Cummins, noted in Part 1 of this series on The Case for RNG in Trucking.

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Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy

November 13, 2024During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal. He also criticized the Biden administration’s climate-related initiatives and directives.

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Missouri Director of Transportation Furthers Safety and Sustainability

November 8, 2024Marks has made significant contributions to enhance the safety, mobility and sustainability at the district.

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Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

November 8, 2024With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support cost-effective, environmentally viable fleet operations.

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Nikola’s Q3 Results: The Good, the Bad, and the Interesting

November 7, 2024Nikola’s Q3 ended positively with increased truck sales and refueling stations, but revenue struggles and cash concerns loom. The startup OEM emphasizes its commitment to zero-emission technology, focusing on hydrogen fuel cells and electric battery power.

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EV Growth Expected to Slow Further Under Trump

November 7, 2024Slowing electric-vehicle adoption is likely to accelerate even further as President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to gut plug-in friendly policies he called the “green new scam.”

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Einride Partners with PepsiCo to Electrify U.S. Frito-Lay Food Routes

October 30, 2024Einride has partnered with PepsiCo to launch a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks in Memphis, Tennessee. Electrifying some routes in Memphis will support PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay food distribution.

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Torc Validates Fully Driverless Truck on Test Track

October 30, 2024Self-driving truck developer Torc Robotics announced that it has begun validating its autonomous driving technology at speeds up to 65 mph with no one on board the vehicle in a closed-course environment.

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Hyundai Testing Novel Hydrogen Production

October 24, 2024Hyundai Motor Co.’s plant in Georgia has been running its internal logistics operations using hydrogen and the South Korean automaker has been testing domestic production of the fuel using biogas from food scraps as part of its push to build a sustainable energy future around the gas.

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Reyes Beverage Group Takes Delivery of 29 Freightliner eCascadias

October 21, 2024Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 zero-emission, battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a total bev-alc (alcoholic beverages) distributor.

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Ford Pro’s Digital Tools Help Integrate Electric Vehicles into Fleets

October 21, 2024Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, has introduced new digital tools — including E-Switch Assist — to help integrate electric vans and trucks into fleets in a way that best meets business objectives.

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Biden Administration Pledges $2B to Reinforce Electric Grid

October 18, 2024The Biden administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in funding to help steel the U.S. power grid against extreme weather and to expand transmission projects.

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