Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins鈥 X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.
May 17, 2024Fuel News
Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.
Five Key Considerations for Fleet Electrification
Many steps come before, during and after electric vehicle procurement, and that success is dependent on fleet owners doing things differently 鈥 and more quickly 鈥 than their peers.
May 17, 2024Honda Takes Wraps Off Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck
LAS VEGAS 鈥 Honda unveiled a concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
May 17, 2024Long Beach 鈥楾ri-Gen鈥 Ops Start for Toyota Vehicle Facility
Civic officials and business executives on May 2 celebrated the opening of 鈥淭ri-gen,鈥 an energy generation project at the Port of Long Beach.
May 15, 2024Range, Thermo King Team Up on Electric Reefer Trailer Pilots
Range Energy is teaming up with Thermo King to investigate the possibilities for electric refrigerated trailers, the companies said May 9.
May 15, 2024US Cites Threat of Chinese EVs Made in Mexico as Trade Worry
The Biden administration is keeping an eye on attempts by Chinese companies to export cars from Mexico into the United States.
May 14, 2024Amazon Chooses Volvo VNR Electric as First Class 8 BET in US
E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to deploy 47 Volvo VNR Electric tractors across its Southern California operations, its first Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
May 14, 2024Trucking Leaders Discuss Industry Trends, Key Concerns
PHOENIX 鈥 Stakeholders shared the latest information on issues affecting the trucking industry during ATA's Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition.
May 14, 2024Senate Passes Diesel Emissions Reduction Bill Update
Legislation updating the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act was recently passed in the U.S. Senate.
May 14, 2024Ryder: Switching to a Class 8 EV May Double Vehicle Costs
A new analysis by leasing and logistics specialist Ryder System indicates the business case for swapping a diesel or gasoline van or truck for an EV is shaky for much of the trucking industry.
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