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Battery-Electric Truck Growth Underwhelms in 2023

Progress in 2023 for battery-electric trucks was slower than expected, with demand underwhelming and improvements needed for the underlying infrastructure, some OEM executives say.

December 20, 2023
BusinessTechnologyPrivateGlobal Freight

Daimler Partners With Amazon for Fuel Cell Truck Trials

Daimler Truck plans to begin the first on-road customer tests of hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks in global markets in the middle of 2024.

December 20, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Research Shows Tesla’s Autopilot Tech Fix May Also Be Flawed

Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million of its vehicles — an effort to have drivers who use Autopilot pay closer attention to the road — relies on tech that research shows may not work as intended.

December 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost

California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

On Regulation Front, 2023 Was a Year of Wins and Losses

Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and more.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Rivian Chooses Construction Firm for Georgia EV Factory

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Dec. 19 it has chosen the construction firm to build its planned $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.

December 19, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Can Help Shape EV Future in EPRI Collaborative

Trucking companies are being encouraged by the Electric Power Research Institute to seek its help preparing for the electrification of heavy trucks.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

White House Backs Effort to Standardize Tesla Charging Plugs

The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelBreaking News

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Sentenced to Four Years

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric truck maker’s progress.

December 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Congressional Politics Impede 2023 Legislative Agenda

WASHINGTON — In 2023, several high-profile federal policy proposals relevant to trucking were unable to cross the legislative finish line. The culprit: congressional politics.

December 18, 2023