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....
Caltrans - Tue October 18, 2022
Federal Approval of Funds Results in EV Charging Stations
California has the green light to start using federal infrastructure funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the state's interstates and highways following the recent federal approval of a joint plan by Caltrans and California Energy Commission....
Bruce Schreiner - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed October 12, 2022
Groundbreaking Advances Emerging Battery Production
Kentucky reached another stage in developing an electric vehicle battery sector Aug. 30, with groundbreaking for a $2 billion plant by a Japanese company that will create 2,000 full-time jobs. The Envision AESC factory at Bowling Green in south-central Kentucky will produce battery cells and modules that will power electric vehicles produced by multiple automakers....
Volvo Trucks North America - Wed October 12, 2022
Volvo Names Nuss First Certified EV Dealer in Midwest
Volvo Trucks North America confirmed the expansion of its certified electric vehicle dealer network into America's Heartland with the certification of Nuss Truck & Equipment's Roseville, Minn., location....
