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    The nation’s largest producer of biodiesel used both state-level and federal incentives to increase the sales of biodiesel from 2023 to 2024. The state also recently celebrated...
    June 11, 2025
    Shell
    Shell Starship IndyCar press conference
    Its test runs have proven successful, providing a freight-ton efficiency of more than twice that of the average Class 8 freight hauler. But the Starship Project will face its ...
    May 20, 2025

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    Hino Motors
    Hino Motors sentenced
    A district judge formally accepted a resolution to a historic diesel engine scandal. Hino’s alleged yearslong emissions fraud will cost the subsidiary $1.6 billion in penalties...
    March 24, 2025

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    Why Clear Communication is Key to Retaining Happy, Motivated Drivers
    Drivers want to be seen. Supported. Heard. And they can tell when it’s genuine and when it’s just for show.
    June 24, 2025
    J.B. Poindexter & Co.
    DCBM brand ambulances
    Parent company of work truck upfitting giants Reading Truck and Morgan Olson expands into the emergency vehicle market with the addition of one of North America’s largest ambulance...
    June 24, 2025
    Oxy
    Occidental Chemical, known as OxyChem, produces indispensable chemicals internationally. This small private fleet covers about 2.5 million miles annually, delivering products to customers across the U.S.
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    Leadership and training turned this chemical bulk hauler into one of the safest fleets in the U.S. Intensive training and experience pay off for Oxy's Occidental Chemical transportation...
    June 23, 2025
    Volvo Trucks
    Volvo engineers redesigned the VNR to help drivers be more productive while driving to the next stop or when stopping to work.
    The all-new VNR comes in tractor and straight-truck configurations for return-to-base and longer operations. Coupled with a new engine, it was designed to make urban operations...
    March 11, 2025
    Volvo Trucks
    The Volvo D13 VGT powertrain is available for order in the new Volvo VNR and VNL models. Customers can choose from engine options offering 405, 425, 435, and 455 horsepower, with torque ratings ranging from 1450 to 1850 lb.-ft.
    The new Volvo D13 VGT engine, designed to power regional delivery and urban applications, can heat up quicker than engines designed for long-haul operations. It will be standard...
    March 11, 2025
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    Jose Samperio, Cummins North America on-highway VP, speaks about Cummins' latest medium-duty engine offerings during NTEA's Work Truck Week 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
    Cummins extends B-Series’ 40-year legacy with a new 7.2L diesel engine, along with hyping its unmatched internal combustion offerings for work trucks and pickups, including turbo...
    March 6, 2025
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    Bosch President in North America Paul Thomas addresses the House of Journalists during a private session after the Bosch press conference for CES media Monday, January 6, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    Despite its regulatory future in limbo as the clean energy industry awaits potential shakeups when Trump returns to the White House, Bosch is still working to make hydrogen a ...
    Jan. 7, 2025
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    MAHLE
    'We believe that we have the system competence to optimize each one of the components, and especially with the electrical motors; the thermal management for that electrical motor really drives performance and efficiency,' says Mahle CEO Arnd Franz.
    IAA notebook: Widespread adoption of H2 ICE engines could depend on whether policymakers decide to support it.
    Sept. 26, 2024

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    EPA’s latest greenhouse gas emissions rule offers more incentives for EVs than just an easy emissions test and expects 'most if not all' manufacturers to use EVs in their compliance...
    Sept. 25, 2024

    Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner
    The latest X15's improvements allow it to gain fuel efficiency over older models despite a larger aftertreatment system.
    Cummins' latest X15 comes with improvements to its engine block, pistons, fuel pump, oil filter, and aftertreatment system.
    Aug. 15, 2024

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    trucking powertrains
    A new study emphasizes the need for multiple types of powertrains: ICEs with EVs, hydrogen, and biofuels.
    Aug. 12, 2024
    Peterbilt
    The Paccar MX-13 engine, a low-NOx and CARB-compliant engine, is now available for Peterbilt Models 579, 567, and 589.
    Paccar's low NOx MX-13 engine is available in Peterbilt Models 579, 567, and 589 trucks, and Kenworth's T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The engine meets CARB regulations with redesigned...
    June 13, 2024

    Kenworth
    Kenworth announces production schedule for Class 8 trucks specified with new Cummins X15N engine
    The Cummins X15N, powered by compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas, or liquefied natural gas, is the industry’s first 15-liter natural gas engine that delivers diesel-...
    May 17, 2024
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    battery electric trucks versus renewable diesel
    A report from ATRI finds that renewable diesel could be far more cost-effective in reducing life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than battery-electric vehicles.
    April 24, 2024

    NACFE
    natural gas fuel
    Every technology has its pluses and minuses, and natural gas is no different. The renewed interest in natural gas as a fuel makes it vital to understand the best applications ...
    April 10, 2024

    KW Rastall Oil
    KW Rastall Oil pioneers sustainable fuel revolution in New Jersey with Neste MY Renewable Diesel
    The use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 75% over the fuel’s life cycle compared to fossil diesel, paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable...
    April 4, 2024
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    While the industry eyes a decarbonized future, trucking is still ruled by diesel powertrain technology.
    Today's fleet leaders must balance regulatory and customer pushes toward decarbonization with the pragmatic pull toward traditional diesel power.
    March 18, 2024
    Volvo
    The new VNL is up to 10% more fuel-efficient.
    Fleet Maintenance traveled to the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Virginia, to get a first-hand walkthrough of the new VNL.
    March 12, 2024
    Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
    Mary Aufdemberg, GM of product strategy and market development for Daimler Truck North America, gives the keynote address during the the 2024 Green Truck Summit during NTEA's Work Truck Week in Indianapolis.
    As diesel engines face tighter regulations, DTNA remains committed to developing cleaner equipment and investing in alternative powertrains to meet the future of trucking. But...
    March 6, 2024
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    ZF powerline transmission
    ZF is scaling production of its versatile 8-speed PowerLine transmission for Class 5-8 vehicles in South Carolina. The PowerLine is also designed for use in hybrid vehicle concepts...
    Feb. 9, 2024
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    As the trucking industry works its way through the 'messy middle,' the SuperTruck program has proven internal combustion engine technology continues to get more efficient and ...
    Nov. 29, 2023
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    Overwhelmed by trucking choices
    Battery-electric, hydrogen fuel-cell electric, compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, hydrogen for internal combustion engines, hybrids ... Does it feel...
    Oct. 25, 2023
    Westport Fuel Systems
    Westport Fuel Systems Inc Westport Collaborates With Transporta
    Using its H2 HPDI fuel system, Westport Fuel Systems successfully carried out a refrigerated freight operation in the Spanish capital.
    Oct. 18, 2023
    Volvo Trucks North America
    Vtna St2 Full Truck And Trailer
    The VTNA tractor-trailer has newly designed cab and uses a micro-hybrid system to help it exceed Department of Energy freight efficiency goals. Volvo SuperTruck 2 debuts at ATA...
    Oct. 11, 2023
    California Air Resources Board
    Oakland Ed Event Failed Truck 10 22 652548b0e03fb
    While fleets that only operate in the Midwest or East might be tempted to ignore California’s new program, understanding how it works could become critical to their operations...
    Oct. 11, 2023