LAS VEGAS — Hino Trucks and Hexagon Purus launched a Class 8 battery-electric truck known as the Tern RC8 on May 20, with serial production set to begin in the fourth quarter.
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Expert Panel Laments Regulatory Push for Electric Trucks
SAN ANTONIO — The road ahead for fleets to convert to electric trucks is an expensive and challenging one, a panel of trucking experts told executives at ATA’s 2024 Midyear Management Session.
Tesla’s Priestley to EV Fleets: Now Is the Time to Scale
LAS VEGAS — In a rare trade show appearance for the company, the head of Tesla’s heavy-duty truck program stressed that electric truck technology is ready for prime time.
Georgia’s Auto Port Has Its Busiest Month Ever
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia Ports Authority reported May 21 that April was its busiest month ever for automobile shipments at the Port of Brunswick.
ATA Reports More Tonnage Declines for April
Truck tonnage continued to experience year-over-year declines in April, American Trucking Associations reported May 21.
Candor Expedite Launches Cold Chain Division
Expedited freight specialist Candor Expedite launched a cold chain division in early May, building the launch around a specially designed pallet that can maintain cargo temperatures for days, the company said.
ATA Unveils New Image Campaign Slogan
SAN ANTONIO — American Trucking Associations has a new image campaign slogan: “Nothing Without Trucking.”
Shell Investors Back Weaker Emissions Targets
Shell shareholders approved the company’s new energy transition plan with weaker carbon emissions targets.
Diesel Price Drops 5.9¢ to Hit $3.789 a Gallon
The national average diesel price continued to slide, shedding 5.9 cents to reach $3.789 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 20.
Hundreds Warn EPA: Don’t Back CARB Ban on Diesel Locomotives
Government officials, public agencies and business interests warn EPA that approving California’s rule to outlaw diesel locomotives will harm the nation’s interconnected rail system.