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    Trucking news related to advances in green efforts and technology, as well as alternative fuel options. This category provides fleets with the information they need to help reach their fuel-efficiency and emissions-reduction goals.

    Latest from Emissions & Efficiency

    City of Madison
    The City of Madison began operating the two LR Electric trucks in July.
    Emissions & Efficiency

    Madison receives Wisconsin’s first electric refuse trucks

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Sept. 19, 2024
    Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers delivered two LR Electric refuse trucks to the City of Madison. Wisconsin's first electric refuse trucks are likely just the start as the ...
    Bollinger Motors
    When asked what sets Bollinger Motors apart from the other EV OEM and EV startups in the industry, Connelly said it's simply the fact that Bollinger is focused on building a truck, and leveraging its proximity to suppliers and an automotive talent pool allows Bollinger to do just that.
    Electric Vehicles

    Bollinger Motors moves from EV startup to production

    Jade Brasher
    Sept. 18, 2024
    Production on the new OEM’s B4 started this week, making the founder’s dream of getting a vehicle into production a reality. But while its B4 is in production, Bollinger Motors...
    Ford Motor Co.
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    Electric Vehicles

    Ford Pro leaning on charging partnerships to grow fleet EV adoption

    Geert De Lombaerde
    Sept. 18, 2024
    CFO Navin Kumar said many fleets have been 'more methodical and deliberate' than expected as fleets still focus on EV infrastructure and education.
    Rivian
    Here's how one of the oldest OEMs came into existence compared to how an EV startup has become one of the most recognized EV OEMs. Only time will tell if Rivian will one day be considered a legacy EV OEM.
    Electric Vehicles

    The road to becoming an OEM

    Jade Brasher
    Sept. 17, 2024
    EV startups are all the rage. Yet, those that have cracked the OEM formula are few and far between. Only time will tell how successful new EV OEMs will become.
    Kevin Jones | FleetOwner
    Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and incoming CEO of Daimler Trucks, talks about the electric truck during IAA 2024 in Hannover, Germany.
    Equipment

    Daimler Truck’s MB eActros 600 Wins International Truck of the Year honors

    Kevin Jones
    Sept. 17, 2024
    IAA Notebook: Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty long-haul electric truck won the International Truck of the Year 2025 award as the international truck show opened in Germany. The Mercedes...