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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 5, 2022

Half of all Regional-Haul Trucks Could Go Electric Now

Nearly 470,000 Class 8 regional-haul trucks could convert to battery-electric technology today with no loss in productivity or efficiency, according to a report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2022

Penske Adds Electric Terminal Trucks to Lease Offering

Penske Truck Leasing is adding Orange EV electric terminal trucks, designed for trailer-handling operations in truck yards, to its fleet offering across the U.S.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 5, 2022

What’s Behind High Fuel Prices? [Commentary]

Fuel prices have skyrocketed since Russia invaded Ukraine. But less than 10% of U.S. oil and gas imports come from Russia. What gives?

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2022

ATRI: Zero-Emissions Trucks Still Generate Significant Emissions

While zero-emission trucks release no direct tailpipe emissions during operation, they are still responsible for generating greenhouse gases during production.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 3, 2022

Westport Unveils Hydrogen-Combustion Fuel System

Hydrogen's not just for fuel cells, says Westport Fuel Systems, which has adapted its HPDI fuel system technology to burn hydrogen in an internal combustion engine.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2022

TransEdge Becomes First Certified Volvo/Mack EV Dealer in Pennsylvania

TransEdge Truck Centers became the first Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in Pennsylvania after its Pittsburgh location completed staff training program and necessary facility upgrades.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 2, 2022

Diesel Prices Hit Another Record High

The national average diesel price at the pump topped the $5 mark for the first time in the week reported March 14, at $5.25. It has remained over $5 a gallon ever since.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2022

Webinar: Jumpstart a Journey to Better Fuel Savings

Three experts will share how fleets can start to save fuel immediately in “Fast Ways to Save Fuel,” a webinar slated for May 4

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2022

Producers Dairy Deploys First Volvo VNR Electric Trucks in California’s Central Valley

Two Volvo VNR Electric will be the first Class 8 battery-electric vehicles in Producers Dairy’s fleet of more than 300 trucks and will service regional distribution routes.

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ArticlesApril 19, 2022

Why These Fleets Use Renewable Diesel Fuel

Fleets using renewable diesel fuel say it has reduced operating costs while cutting greenhouse emissions.

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