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Demand for EVs is growing. How can the battery supply chain keep up?
Tesla, General Motors and other manufacturers have begun producing their own batteries.
By Aaron Perryman • March 9, 2021 -
Location, location, location: Smart trailers put transport firms in the know
Transport leaders are either on a march toward technology adoption and integration, or they're on a march to being out of business, one executive said.
By Heather Larson • March 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hyzon
Why transport buyers tell Hyzon hydrogen is a 'no-brainer'
The OEM is adding a fuel-cell plant as the competition heats up between electric and fuel-cell trucks.
By Jim Stinson • March 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of XPO
LTL carriers upgrade service centers for the future
XPO Logistics shipped roughly five times more units using robotic technology in 2020 than it did in 2019.
By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Battery, semiconductor shortages disrupt Nikola BEV plans
An executive's exit and canceled deals made for a rocky end to 2020, but the CEO said Nikola is "back to execution mode."
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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New year brings string of electric-truck deals in the waste industry
After going public via special purpose acquisition companies, several OEMs are linking up with waste specialists to gain a foothold in the sector.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of Wabash National
Wabash to 'rapidly deploy' in big and bulky, fulfillment center hauls
The OEM sees TL customers moving into middle- and final-mile services, as e-commerce changes logistics models.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Courtesy of Gatik
Gatik's autonomous, middle-mile box trucks go electric
The truck fully charges in under 1.5 hours, the firm said, and it's working with customers to set up charging stations at distribution hubs and vehicle depots.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Lessons from NFI's electric truck adoption
Transport firms don't have a long history with green tech, but they're taking notes on deployment and collaboration along the way.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Daimler
2021: When electric trucks trickle in
Political winds and consumer tastes favor a change in how trucks are fueled. The question is whether OEMs, fleets and infrastructure are ready for the change.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Tesla: Batteries better for long-haul EVs, hydrogen is 'just crazy'
CEO Elon Musk said the OEM does not have enough battery cells to put the Semi truck into full production.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Fleet electrification a catalyst for wider EV adoption: study
Fleet electrification will require a fundamental business restructuring for many organizations and, if executed poorly, "can be a series of very costly errors," according to a new report.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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What’s behind record-breaking Class 8 orders?
Fleets anticipated a strong economy in 2021 and started preparing before the new year.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Staying ahead of the curve on truck autonomy
Fleets can take action now to prepare for the disruption, as OEMs begin integrating the technology into their equipment.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 12, 2021 -
How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety
Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Lion Electric
Lion Electric's journey to the NYSE, explained
Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are trendy, and they have been helping green truck companies go public.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 5, 2021 -
8 transport-focused startups to watch in 2021
Startups are entering the market and raising millions to solve common pain points in trucking, from load matching to parking availability.
By Heather Larson • Jan. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Trucking accelerates toward 'inevitable future' of EVs
In 2020, several states set the stage to mandate zero-emissions trucks, but OEMs must bring economically viable options to the market.
By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 21, 2021 -
The risks and rewards of truck platooning
Widespread adoption won't be possible without driver buy-in to a technology that one expert called "boring."
By Heather Larson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Tyson Foods reflects on the benefits of using cameras instead of mirrors
The company expanded its pilot to 55 trucks after promising results and positive driver feedback. The next step is realizing a return on investment.
By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of AstraZeneca
Boyle Transportation: 'Wicked tight' capacity challenges the vaccine supply chain
Inventory restocking and a slowed pipeline of new drivers is converging with a condensed vaccine development timeline.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 7, 2020 -
Unscheduled maintenance becomes less frequent but more expensive
A reactive maintenance industry leaves fleets playing repair "whack-a-mole," one expert said.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 3, 2020 -
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Pfizer's vaccine transport requires more than just reefer trucks
Carriers will draw on years of experience in pharma logistics, specialized deliveries and even transporting ice cream.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 1, 2020 -
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S&P: Hydrogen economic viability unlikely before 2030
Hydrogen fuel cells have greater range and recharge faster than batteries in use in the automobile industry. Decarbonization policies and government incentives could encourage adoption.
By Emma Penrod • Dec. 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America
Making the case to the C-suite for electric trucks
Fleets have work to do before electric Class 8 trucks hit the mass market — and company culture is part of that.
By Heather Larson • Nov. 25, 2020
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