THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Near-zero-emission natural gas trucks have been deemed feasible for drayage operations by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A May 2020 addendum to their Feasibility Assessment for Drayage Trucks upgraded currently available trucks to the highest technology readiness level.
The preferred dealer chosen by the customer at the beginning of the sales process receives the same commission and bonus as in showroom business, even if the vehicle is purchased online direct from Volkswagen.
Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be rapidly deployed to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles.
Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. Designed for commercial fleets, it offers an all-electric range of 200 miles.
New California rules increase the percentage of electric-truck sales targets across all vehicle categories, from ¾-ton pickups to Class 8 trucks, starting in 2024.
Beyond electric vehicles, there is a wide array of fueling options that fleets can consider when identifying the best alt-fuel solutions for their operations.
Beyond the technological advancements considering vehicles running on unleaded gasoline or diesel, alternative-fueling technologies still very much have a place in the fleet space and are continuing to see technological advancements as well.
As cities and corporations accelerate their adoption of electric trucks and buses, AmplyPower, provider of fleet charging solutions, secured $13.2 million in Series A funding from investors, including Soros Fund Management and Siemens.
Makers of the Endurance electric pickup to serve the commercial truck market, Lordstown said the move is in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the company.
In a bold move, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group agreed to join forces in an effort to speed up the development, establishment and acceptance of fuel cell vehicles – at a time when much of the focus on electric trucks among legacy truck makers has been on battery-electric solutions.
The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. All 12 are Class 3 delivery vans and were purchased under the terms of a California state contract.
NHTSA and the EPA will increase the stringency of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and CO2 emissions standards by 1.5% each year through model-year 2026, as compared with previous standards that would have required about 5% annual increases.
The automakers will make over 5 million SUVs and pickup trucks in 2026, but only about 320,000 electric vehicles.
Landi Renzo USA received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification on compressed natural gas (CNG) for the Ford 7.3L engine covering Class 4-7 vehicles.
Hyundai announced its releasing a hybrid version of the Elantra during the official unveiling of its compact sedan for the 2021 model year, which will offer more than 50 MPG estimated combined fuel economy.
Lightning Systems hosted its Lightning Day event at the Wondries Fleet Group dealership in Alhambra, Calif., which provided local fleet professionals with an opportunity to test some of the company’s products and featured presentations on how EVs can be incorporated into a fleet’s portfolio.
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