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The 1.2 million-square-foot park in Normal will allow the electric-vehicle maker to increase production at its plant in 2026, when it starts building its R2 model, said CEO RJ Scaringe.

A repeal of the 12% federal truck excise tax for new trucks would not only cut costs for truckers, it could benefit the environment and safety, according to new research by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Stellantis is bringing a cheaper version of its Michigan-made Ram pickup truck to the U.S. market in a bid to bolster sales and minimize its tariff bill.

Windrose expects to begin assembly of its R700 Class 8 battery-electric tractors in Huntington Beach, Calif., by July 4, the truck manufacturer’s CEO said.

Hydrogen fuel cells are emerging as a viable alternative to diesel in many use cases, including longhaul applications that need more range than battery-electric vehicles offer. 

Speakers agreed that biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, hydrogen and battery-electric are all important to reducing emissions.

Savage will team up with hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio North America as part of efforts to decarbonize the infrastructure and logistics company’s drayage fleet.

Hydrogen is often categorized by colors meant to indicate its emissions, but experts said getting too hung up on color could hinder the production and adoption of hydrogen-powered equipment.

A General Motors assembly plant in Canada that makes pickup trucks mostly for export to the U.S. will cut down to two shifts from three because of the “evolving trade environment.”