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Stay informed with the latest electric trucking updates from Transport Topics. This section features news and analysis on EV adoption in freight and commercial transportation, including advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure and regulatory developments. Explore how electric trucks are reshaping fleet operations, sustainability goals and the future of the trucking industry.

GovernmentBusinessFuel

Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns

Stakeholders are expressing concerns about the costs associated with a proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing the prevalence of internal combustion engines.

July 24, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Leasing Offers Pathway for Fleets Interested in EVs

Fleets that want to test the waters with electric vehicles or other technology don’t have to do it themselves or even use their own trucks. Leasing companies are providing that opportunity.

July 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Construction to Begin on North Carolina’s First Auto Plant

Ground will be broken July 28 on North Carolina's first car manufacturing plant. VinFast plans a $4 billion electric vehicle production and assembly plant near Moncure.

July 24, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Rivian to Open Chicago Showroom in September

Nearly two years after launching production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in Normal, Ill., Rivian is planning to open its first showroom in Chicago.

July 20, 2023
BusinessFuel

Nikola Inks Hydrogen Fuel Supply Deal for FCEV Trucks

Nikola Corp. has reached a deal to buy hydrogen from BayoTech to fuel the truck manufacturer’s Class 8 Tre fuel cell electric vehicles, it said.

July 17, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

ā€˜Green Bank’ Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal ā€œgreen bankā€ for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.

July 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

TMC’s Summer Conference Places Priority on Education

Whether because of an interest in sustainability or just anticipated regulatory compliance, interest in vehicle electrification is high among fleet managers.

July 14, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Trucking Industry Works to Make Electric CVs More Affordable

As adoption of electric-powered commercial vehicles grows, component manufacturers are looking more closely at offering services and devices to attract more fleet buyers.

July 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Hawaii Ahead of the Pack in Contracting for EV Fast Chargers

Hawaii says it is the first out of the gate to award a contract for federally funded fast chargers to be deployed across the state.

July 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

How High Temperatures Break Down Electric Car Batteries

Electric vehicles, great for combating climate change, don’t do well in extreme heat. It’s a paradox being thrown into relief as multiple U.S. states bake under heat waves.

July 11, 2023