A surge in battery metal prices means it could take several years longer for electric vehicles to become as affordable as conventional cars, according to BloombergNEF.
June 1, 2022Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Fleetmaster Express Celebrates Launch of Two Volvo VNR Electric Trucks
Fleetmaster Express marked the launch of the first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks in its fleet with a ceremony in Arlington, Texas , the company announced May 26.Â
May 31, 2022Pandemic Spurred Change in Industry, Transportation Professionals Say
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Because of the now more than two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, the freight industry is undergoing an accelerated rate of change.
May 31, 2022Trailer Manufacturers, Suppliers Aim to Help Fleets Curb Fuel Costs
Fleets and shippers have found that monitoring trailer performance plays an important role in achieving optimal fuel savings.
May 31, 2022Ford Delivers First Electric F-150
Nicholas Schmidt of Standish, Mich., became owner No. 1 of Ford Motor Co.’s first electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning.
May 27, 2022April Used Class 8 Prices High, But on the Way Down
The average used Class 8 retail sales price in April soared compared with a year earlier, as expected. But a closer vantage point showed it fell month-over-month for just the second time since July 2020, ACT Research reported.
May 26, 2022Oklahoma Legislature Creates Legal Infrastructure for Hydrogen Energy
Oklahoma legislators have passed nine new laws creating a legal infrastructure for hydrogen fuel to better position residents and businesses to make, use and distribute the alternative energy source.
May 25, 2022TotalEnergies to Buy Stake in US Renewables Firm Clearway Energy
TotalEnergies SE said it will acquire a stake in a large U.S. renewables developer, another move by the European energy giant to expand its footprint in the American power sector.
May 25, 2022CVG's Challenges in Q1 Send Net Income, Revenue Lower
Diversified supplier Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. reported net income fell sharply and revenue slipped in the first quarter as it dealt with challenges on three fronts.
May 24, 2022Fleets Find Challenges in Rising Maintenance Costs, Parts Shortages
With a laundry list of hurdles facing many trucking companies, the focus on preventive maintenance becomes clearer as fleets are adding alternative suppliers and providers, and stockpiling inventory to help control costs and reduce downtime.
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