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Discover the latest battery-electric truck news with Transport Topics, offering in-depth coverage of the technologies, policies and market shifts driving the electrification of freight transportation. From innovations in battery design and charging infrastructure to fleet adoption trends and sustainability strategies, our reporting provides actionable insights for industry professionals navigating the transition to cleaner, more efficient trucking solutions.

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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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What Is Sustainable Transportation?

Understand sustainable transportation: reducing emissions, conserving energy, using renewable resources, and fostering supply chain transparency here.

May 13, 2024
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WattEV鈥檚 Bakersfield Battery-Electric Charging Depot Opens

WattEV opened a battery-electric charging depot in Bakersfield, Calif., on May 6, its largest yet, the company said.

May 7, 2024
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Traton Maintains Battery-Electric Decarbonization Focus

Navistar parent company Traton is standing firm in its belief that battery-electric trucks are the best alternative for trucking fleets looking to decarbonize their operations.

April 24, 2024
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60 Seconds: Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

An ePTO will run 鈥渁nything that goes on with the truck鈥檚 ignition key except the engine,鈥 says鈥疺iatec Inc.鈥疌EO鈥疢ark Ferri, such as lights, air conditioning, powered accessories (like windows and seats), computers, hand tool chargers and communications equipment.聽

March 22, 2024
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Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

The power takeoff unit, a staple of thousands of vocational work trucks across dozens of industries, is on the verge of a makeover, as more operators are finding benefits in electric systems.

March 19, 2024
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60 Seconds: Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative.聽

March 18, 2024
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How to Get the Most Value Out of Class 8 EV Trucks Today

Class 8 EV truck charging doesn't need to be limited to a single overnight charge at your own facility. Learn how we can help you expand how to incorporate fast charging (think 75+ miles in 30 minutes or less) into your operations 鈥 thereby letting that truck cover more miles every day and maximizing your ROI.聽

March 1, 2024
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Terraline to Carry Out Prototype Class 8 Truck Tests in Q1

A prototype of a battery-electric Class 8 truck with an expected range of 500 miles is set to begin its first pilot tests in Florida in the first quarter of 2024, according to vehicle developer Terraline Inc.

November 21, 2023
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Mack Trucks Showcases MD Electric Truck in California

SONOMA, Calif. 鈥 Mack Trucks showcased its medium-duty MD Electric truck Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Sonoma Raceway.

November 2, 2023

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