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Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Trucks Announces Pioneer Electric Plans

Mack Trucks pulled back the curtain April 29 on plans to launch a battery-electric version of the Volvo Group division’s recently unveiled flagship on-highway Class 8 tractor, the Pioneer.

April 29, 2025
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, 2025
Business, 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, 2025
Business, 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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking’s Energy Transition Enters ‘Peak Uncertainty’

The transportation industry’s transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Next-Gen Truck APUs Promise Faster ROI and Greater Comfort

Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Texas Is Becoming the Epicenter of US Battery Expansion

The Lone Star State may be the heart of America’s oil and gas map, but it’s quickly becoming the biggest installer of a technology key for renewables development: battery storage.

April 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Isuzu to Launch Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Trucks in 2027

Truck maker Isuzu will launch a battery-electric version of its Class 6 and Class 7 F-series medium-duty trucks in 2027, rather than 2026 as initially expected.

March 31, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump

“This pardon is not just about me — it’s about every American who has been railroaded by the government, and unfortunately, that’s a lot of people,†Milton said in a press release.

March 28, 2025
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: BYD Unveils Battery System That Charges EV in Five Minutes

BYD Co. unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel.   

March 26, 2025