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Bollinger Motors Shifts Focus to Medium-Duty Trucks

Bollinger Motors announced a postponement to its consumer-truck production and delivery.The electric vehicle manufacturer intends now to focus its efforts on commercial all-electric platforms and chassis cabs for commercial vehicles in Classes 3-6.

January 14, 2022
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Geodis Announces Recent Promotions

Geodis is a global supply chain operator that offers supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and road transport.

January 14, 2022
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Volvo Receives Recognition for Clean Air Technology

Volvo Group North America won an award for its clean air technology efforts, the company announced last month.

January 14, 2022
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Covenant Signs Letter of Intent for 50 Nikola Vehicles

Covenant Logistics Group is planning to add 50 zero-emission vehicles from Nikola Corp. to its fleet, the logistics company announced Jan. 11.

January 14, 2022
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ZF Launches New Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division

ZF announced the launch of its new Commercial Vehicle Solutions division.

January 14, 2022
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Nikola BEV Qualifies for CARB Voucher Incentives

Nikola Corp. announced its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle is eligible for the hybrid and zero-emission truck and bus voucher (HVIP) incentives from the California Air Resources Board.

January 14, 2022
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Makers of Electric Pickups Target Work Truck Crowd

Automakers are targeting the job site with electric pickup trucks.

January 14, 2022
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J.B. Hunt, Waymo Form Long-Term Alliance on Autonomous Trucking

J.B. Hunt Transport and Waymo have entered into a long-term, strategic alliance to commercialize autonomous driving technology in the trucking industry.

January 14, 2022
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GXO Announces Warehouse Expansion in Europe With Zooplus

GXO Logistics Inc., the spinoff logistics company from XPO Logistics Inc., is expanding its presence in Europe.

January 13, 2022
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Kenworth Sees Electric Truck Interest Grow Rapidly

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Paccar is pushing quickly into electric trucks, planning models that range from delivery box trucks to Class 8 tractors, including a hydrogen fuel cell version mated to an electric drivetrain.

January 13, 2022