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SuperTruck 2 Might Be DOE鈥檚 Final Concept Fleet

With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.

October 28, 2025
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Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight

The second day of NACFE's 鈥淢essy Middle鈥 demonstration 鈥 Sept. 9 鈥 was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.

September 19, 2025
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Watch: Use Cases for Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge

Hybrid-electric trucks offer a middle ground at lower cost and with less range anxiety than fully electric models.

July 22, 2025
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Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest鈥檚 Diesels, Pilot Finds

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

July 14, 2025
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NACFE Unveils 鈥楳essy Middle鈥 Initiative Fleets

The goal of the latest initiative 鈥 NACFE鈥檚 fifth Run on Less program 鈥 is to explore various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes.

April 9, 2025
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NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's recent report focuses on the increasing availability of cleaner, greener transport refrigeration units.

April 4, 2025
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NACFE Charts 鈥楳essy Middle鈥 Next Steps

NACFE announced that it will reveal the fleets participating in its upcoming Run on Less: the Messy Middle test on April 3, and shared more details on the event.

March 10, 2025
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NACFE to Hold 鈥楳essy Middle鈥 Testing in September

The fourth Run on Less program in NACFE鈥檚 Run on Less initiative will involve four different powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells.

January 7, 2025
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Fleets鈥 Fuel Efficiency Rose in 2023, 2022: NACFE Study

Based on data from some of the North American freight industry鈥檚 largest carriers, fleet-wide fuel efficiency averaged 7.77 mpg in 2023, compared with 7.62 mpg in 2022.

December 18, 2024
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NACFE: Early Electric TRUs Show Promise; Struggle With Costs

The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFE鈥檚 first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.

October 23, 2024