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Fuel Cell Maker Symbio Unveils Class 8 FCEV Demonstrator

Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio, backed by three auto industry heavyweights, unwrapped a Class 8 tractor equipped with its powertrain.

May 20, 2024
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Coalition Seeks Information on New Biofuel Tax Credit System

A coalition of biofuel proponents and agricultural groups is asking Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for guidance about a Clean Fuels Production Credit based on carbon intensity scores.

May 17, 2024
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Clean Energy Fuels to Build Nine RNG Production Facilities

Clean Energy Fuels is teaming up with Maas Energy Works to build nine renewable natural gas production facilities at dairy farms across seven states, the companies said May 14.

May 17, 2024
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Kenworth to Start Production of T680s, T880s With X15N in Q3

Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.

May 17, 2024
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Daimler, Volvo Set JV to Develop Shared Tech Architecture

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement on a joint venture under which they would co-develop a common vehicle technology platform.

May 17, 2024
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Plugging In to the Battery-Electric Vehicle Market

Challenges remain for fleets wishing to integrate battery-electric trucks into their operations, but some early adopters are successfully deploying these vehicles.

May 17, 2024
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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 — and more quickly — than their peers.

May 17, 2024
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Honda Takes Wraps Off Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck

LAS VEGAS — Honda unveiled a concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

May 17, 2024
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Idaho Rolling Out $1.2 Million Tire Inspection Sensor System

Tires on commercial vehicles traveling through Idaho’s ports of entry are under scrutiny with the state transportation department rolling out a $1.2 million system of inspection sensors.

May 17, 2024
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Honda to Invest $65 Billion Over 10 Years to Bolster EV Push

Honda will invest $65 billion on its electrification strategy this decade as it expects demand for battery-powered vehicles will rebound from short-term headwinds.

May 16, 2024