Volvo Trucks North America took a step toward the widespread usage of electric trucks by expanding charging options, the company announced Aug. 26. The Combined…
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Lion Electric Gets 50-Truck Order From CN Rail
The announcement of the CN purchase of 50 Class 8 trucks is the first time Lion Electric has presented a tractor configuration. The Lion Electric…
Mercedes-Benz to Deliver 1,800 EVs to Amazon Fleet
Amazon says it is adding more than 1,800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year. Mercedes-Benz also has…
DOE Awards SoCalGas Funding to Advance Clean Automotive Transportation
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded over $7.1 million in funding to three projects advancing clean automotive…
DOE: US biodiesel production at 1.9 billion gallons in 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy published data on Aug. 24 showing that 1.9 billion gallons of biodiesel was produced in the U.S. in 2018. Facilities…
New sparks for the electric vehicle industry
Thinking back to the beginning of 2020 can seem like a lifetime ago. Before the pandemic took root on a global level, the transportation industry…
DOE funding for vehicle technology shows ‘parity for propane’
Industry leaders are hailing Department of Energy (DOE) research funding totaling more than $9 million for vehicle technologies utilizing propane. They are also recognizing the…
Republic Services, Aria Energy and bp Partner on RNG Project
Republic Services, a company that specializes in recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal, and energy partners Aria Energy and bp have partnered on a landfill…
Natural Gas, Alternative Fuels Use for Truck Fleets Said Accelerating
Alternative fuels use in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is accelerating in nearly all U.S. transportation sectors, according to a new report. The Sustainable Fleets Report…
Electric vehicle maker, Lucid Air, announces an estimated EPA range of 517 miles on a single charge
Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury EVs, announced independent range verification of 517 miles on a…