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Illinois Bill to Copy California Emission Regs Draws Heat

A wave of opposition is mounting in Illinois to a bill that would have the state mirror California鈥檚 strict emissions laws that would eventually prohibit sales of diesel-powered trucks.

February 22, 2024
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Minnesota Report Cautions Against Rush to EV Transition

State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul trucks will create a web of operational roadblocks and other problems, a new report says.聽

February 20, 2024
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Congressional Republicans Continue EV Pushback

Senior congressional Republicans called on GOP leaders in the House and Senate to deny funding that would be used to advance proposals associated with electric vehicles. 聽

February 8, 2024
BusinessTechnology

60 Seconds: Revoy Launches Atypical EV for Class 8 Trucks

Bay Area startup touts electric vehicle's ability to boost fuel economy while reducing emissions. Story by聽Keiron Greenhalgh.

February 6, 2024
Business

Update: Truck Manufacturers Form Zero-Emission Partnership

Powering America鈥檚 Commercial Transportation (PACT) 鈥 launched by鈥疍aimler Truck North America,鈥疦avistar Inc., and鈥疺olvo Group North America鈥 is setting out to educate policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders in Washington and around the nation on the zero-emission infrastructure needs of the trucking industry.聽

February 3, 2024
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Driver Support Is Key to Electric Powertrain Adoption

As a diesel lover, John Baxter expected that driving a Class 8 truck with an electric powertrain to rank between boredom and dreadful. A trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, changed his thinking.

February 2, 2024
BusinessFuel

Our Electric Future: You Don鈥檛 Have to See It to Believe It

A phrase from a song came to mind when I entered any discussion last year about electric vehicles and the impending infrastructure challenges: 鈥淚t鈥檚 electric!鈥

February 2, 2024
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Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap

As sustainability gains traction, fleets embrace electrification with zero-emission vehicles. Gain insights on timing, collaboration, and accessibility in 'Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap,' discovering efficient ways to set up your charging infrastructure.

February 1, 2024
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Revoy Launches Atypical EV for Class 8 Freight Market

A Bay Area startup launched an electric add-on unit that will convert an existing Class 8 diesel vehicle into a hybrid without changes to the tractor.

February 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers

While federal officials were touting the latest round of electric charging infrastructure grants for cars in rural and other communities nationwide, there also was modest good news for trucking.

January 30, 2024