Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Mon April 24, 2023
What to Consider When Thinking About Converting Utility Fleets to Electric
The greening of U.S. utilities is already under way, as already seen at the last Utility Expo, the next one coming to Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28. The United States has committed to reducing greenhouse gas pollution by 50 to 52 percent from 2005 levels, and with electric utility production accounting for 25 percent of those emissions, utilities are under pressure to turn to cleaner sources of energy....
Volvo - Tue February 21, 2023
TEC Equipment Becomes First Volvo EV Dealer in Oregon
Volvo Trucks North America announced that its largest West Coast dealer group, TEC Equipment, has completed the Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealership training program at its fourth location in Portland, Oregon....
Office of Gov. Mike DeWine - Tue January 31, 2023
Honda to Invest in EV Production, New Battery Plant
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and JobsOhio leaders announced Oct. 11 that Ohio will continue its historic dominance in the automotive manufacturing industry as Honda selected Ohio to lead its electric vehicle (EV) production and, with LG Energy Solution, a joint venture battery plant....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Wed December 28, 2022
As AUSA Debuts e-Model, Other Dumpers Continue Thriving
Over the past 61 years, Barcelona, Spain-based AUSA has proven itself to be a manufacturer of unique and inventive construction equipment — first in Europe and, since 2015, in the United States. AUSA makes compact industrial vehicles noted for their maneuverability, versatility and range of uses....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed December 28, 2022
Feds Incentivize Purchasing, Using Zero-, Low-Emission Vehicles
Trucking companies will get some much-needed help from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes funding opportunities for the transition to zero-emission fleets. States are following suit....
NTEA - Tue December 13, 2022
EV Manufacturers to Provide Exclusive Updates at Work Truck Week 2023
NTEA has added exclusive update sessions from five electric vehicle manufacturers to the Work Truck Week 2023 educational conference. These EV sessions join the dozen OEM updates previously announced. During the sessions, manufacturer representatives will cover important technical information about their vehicle chassis, design and powertrains....
The Tennessean & CEG - Mon November 28, 2022
Clarksville, Tenn., Tabbed as Home for New $3.2B EV Battery Factory
LG Chem, a South Korea-based chemical company, said recently that it plans to build a $3.2 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tenn. The facility will be the largest of its kind in the United States and the biggest foreign investment in Tennessee's history....
NTEA - Wed November 16, 2022
Green Truck Summit Highlights EVs, Other Advances in Sustainability, Efficiency
Electric vehicles are more than the "hot new thing." For many businesses and government agencies, they can be an important part of increasing sustainability, productivity and efficiency. Green Truck Summit, held in Indianapolis, Ind., on March 7 as part of Work Truck Week 2023, offers insights and guidance from industry professionals on important considerations like how to specify, upfit, finance, maintain and charge EVs, as well as updates on upcoming emissions regulations and other green options like anti-idling solutions and more-efficient diesel technology....
Volvo Trucks - Tue November 15, 2022
Volvo Trucks, TEC, Performance Team Grow Electric Fleet
Volvo Trucks North America's largest West Coast dealership, TEC Equipment, is working with Performance Team to integrate its growing battery-electric fleet into its Southern California operations. In March 2022, Performance Team ordered 126 Volvo VNR Electrics to service its short haul warehouse distribution routes, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint....
Volvo Trucks - Tue October 25, 2022
Volvo Trucks' New Electromobility Total Cost of Ownership Tool Demonstrates Financial, Environmental Benefits of Volvo VNR Electric
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new electromobility total cost of ownership (TCO) tool to support customers to make fact-based decisions about the business impact of purchasing and operating zero-tailpipe emission battery-electric trucks....
