Trucking Efficiency Roundup: Efficiency moves from Workhorse, Motiv, Hexagon Agility, Roadflex
Key takeaways
- Workhorse and Motiv's merger aims to lower electric truck costs, enhancing affordability and encouraging zero-emission vehicle adoption.
- Hexagon Agility's CNG systems for Trayecto show a commitment to cleaner trucking alternatives for heavy-duty applications in Mexico.
- RoadFlex's Sourcewell contract streamlines public fleet payments, providing modern solutions to improve cost control and compliance in fleets.
Medium-duty electric truck landscape shifts as Workhorse and Motiv join forces
Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create a leading medium-duty electric truck manufacturer in North America. The combined entity aims to leverage its complementary strengths to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and better serve a growing demand for zero-emission vehicles.
In a recent quote, Scott Griffith, CEO of Motiv, said, “Bringing together two leading OEMs in the medium-duty space strengthens our ability to reduce the cost of electric trucks and make the total cost of ownership even more compelling. We believe this is a coming-of-age moment—not just for Motiv and Workhorse, but for the industry as a whole, and that widespread adoption of medium-duty electric trucks will come from achieving cost parity vs. ICE and diesel trucks and offering compelling long-term value.” Learn more…
Hexagon Agility to provide CNG fuel systems for 100 trucks in Mexico’s growing transportation sector
Hexagon Agility has received an order to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks to Trayecto, Mexico's largest trucking company, featuring the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine. This initiative, made possible through a partnership with Kenworth Mexicana, marks advancement in clean trucking and aims to provide a viable alternative to diesel for long-haul applications.
In a recent quote, Eric Bippus, CCO for Hexagon Agility, said, “This is a watershed moment for clean trucking in this region of the world, where fleets have long-awaited access to a viable alternative to diesel for heavy-duty, long-haul applications. We are grateful that our proven fuel systems can be part of a winning combination to bring more affordable and cleaner commercial transportation to Trayecto and many other companies.” Learn more…
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RoadFlex secures national Sourcewell contract for streamlining public fleet payments
RoadFlex has been awarded a national Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, allowing public agencies to access its modern fleet payment solutions through a compliant and efficient procurement process. This partnership aims to help public sector fleets overcome outdated fuel card systems with advanced tools for fuel management, cost control, and compliance.
In a recent quote, Rush Akin, CRO at RoadFlex, said, “Public sector fleets are under constant pressure to improve transparency and reduce costs. This collaboration brings together Sourcewell’s commitment to streamline purchasing for government and nonprofit agencies with RoadFlex’s modern fleet payment solution, with full contract compliance and advanced sustainability capabilities.” Learn more…