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DOE Grants Washington State University $4.8M for Hydrogen Fuel Research

September 4, 2024The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Washington State University grant funding of $4.8 million for hydrogen fuel research. One of the grants will also assist in building a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station on the Pullman, Wash., campus.

via NGT News

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Focusing on EV Tire Needs

September 4, 2024Commercial tire experts weigh in on the tire needs of EVs.

via Fleet Owner

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Volvo Announces Electric Truck Range Breakthrough

September 3, 2024The Swedish OEM has a announced that next year, it will launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 km on one charge. For us Americans with non-metric brains, that translates to over 370-miles of range on a single battery charge.

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Biden Awards $62 Million to Help Speed Hydrogen Adoption

September 3, 2024The Biden administration will award $62 million to accelerate development of the nation’s nascent hydrogen industry, seen as key for decarbonizing steel, cement and heavy transportation.

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Uber Invests in Self-Driving Software Firm Wayve

August 30, 2024Uber Technologies is making a strategic investment in U.K.-based autonomous driving software provider Wayve Technologies, adding to a slew of partnerships the rideshare company has struck in a bid to position itself as a platform for commercializing autonomous vehicles.

via Transport Topics

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The Promise of Powered Trailers

August 30, 2024The next generation of heavy-duty trailers actively help tractors move goods down the road with advanced aerodynamic designs and intelligent electric axles that can pitch in and help diesel engines out in tough terrain — and reduce emissions while doing so.

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TuSimple Plans to Settle Federal Fraud Lawsuit for $189M

August 28, 2024According to court documents, the autonomous tech provider has already deposited $174 million into an escrow account, while its insurers have contributed an additional $15 million toward the settlement.

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CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern

August 28, 2024Echoing concerns from farm belt senators about dubious Chinese used cooking oil ingredients in biofuels, American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.

via Transport Topics

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Project 2025 Pushes Automated Trucks, Pumps Brakes on EVs

August 27, 2024If former President Donald Trump wins back the White House in November, The Heritage Foundation hopes he will embrace the organization’s policy playbook, which would reward autonomous trucking while slowing the timeline for electric vehicles (EVs).

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CVSA and Kodiak Remove Autonomous Trucking’s Inspection Hurdle

August 27, 2024The autonomous trucking company is the first to pilot the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s ‘enhanced inspection’ program to ensure self-driving trucks and their trailers are road-safe.

via Fleet Owner

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Bollinger Motors to Begin Producing B4 Chassis Cab

August 23, 2024Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., is planning to begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on Sept. 16. Deliveries and revenue recognition of the B4 electric truck are expected to begin in October.

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GM Signs Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants

August 23, 2024It is the company’s largest power purchase deal to date and a significant milestone in its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.

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Love’s Continues Shaping EV Charging Network for Travel Stops Nationwide

August 21, 2024Love’s Travel Stops recently broke ground on next-generation electric vehicle charging stations at its New York state stores in Ripley and Waterloo. Each location will feature two dual-port Level 3 DC fast chargers (four charging spots) with high-power outputs (160 KW).

via NGT News

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Rivian Production Head Leaves for Stellantis in Latest Exit

August 21, 2024A senior leader at Rivian Automotive’s sole factory plans to leave the company, the latest in a wave of executive departures in recent months at the electric vehicle maker.

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Second Installment of Zero Emission School Bus Funding Available in N.Y

August 20, 2024Another $200 million will soon be headed to school districts that must meet a state mandate to purchase electric school buses starting in 2027.

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Uber Hires Ex-Tesla Charger Executive to Oversee EV Shift

August 20, 2024Uber Technologies hired former Tesla Inc. executive Rebecca Tinucci to oversee the ride-hailing platform’s shift to electric vehicles, tapping a veteran who helped open the carmaker’s charging network to other car brands.

via Transport Topics