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  • A Torc Robotics truck and C.R. England trailer.
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    Torc Robotics, CR England tout AV reefer pilot

    The Daimler Truck subsidiary and carrier are planning to develop a partnership in the Southwest later this year.

    By • May 12, 2023
  • A Heliox electric charging port connects to a Mack Electric heavy-duty vehicle
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    Deep Dive

    Waste industry braces for ‘bumps and bruises’ in EV rollout as California sets the pace

    Haulers and vehicle manufacturers at WasteExpo said they expect a potential collision between regulation-fueled demand and limited supply of battery-electric trucks. Charging infrastructure is also a growing concern.

    By Jacob Wallace • May 12, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
  • A Nikola Tre BEV electric truck in a city.
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    Nikola pauses EV truck production in Arizona

    The move comes as the OEM sells its stake in a joint venture in Europe to focus on the North American market.

    By • May 10, 2023
  • An XPO truck drives in Dallas.
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    XPO orders EV trucks for California

    The order primarily consists of straight trucks as Class A vehicles face mileage and charging infrastructure challenges, said CEO Mario Harik.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Walmart, Cummins partner on CNG-powered trucks

    The retailer says incorporating alternative fuel vehicles and EVs is a step toward its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040. 

    By • May 2, 2023
  • Kodiak Robotics is developing an autonomous electric truck.
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    Kodiak introduces autonomous electric truck

    A truck envisioned for short-haul and drayage use is helping show the potential of the concept to scale, the tech company says.

    By • May 2, 2023
  • An outside photo of the California State Capitol.
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    California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

    The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

    By • April 26, 2023
  • A Hyzon truck on a road in California.
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    Hyzon hires its 1st COO

    Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.

    By • April 24, 2023
  • A Kodiak Robotics truck is attached to a C.R. England trailer.
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    CR England tests AV route in Texas

    The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • The entrance to the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C.
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    FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

    The agency is considering changes to the scope of its Crash Preventability Determination Program to allow more crash types and video evidence.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • Schneider National hauled Frito-Lay North America's first third-party EV shipment, the companies announced.
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    Schneider touts Frito-Lay as first customer to use EV trucking service

    The carrier’s Freightliner eCascadias will initially handle drayage hauls for the snack giant in Southern California.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • Aurora's terminal in Texas.
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    Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

    The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.

    By • April 14, 2023
  • XPO driving instructor Don Giffin drives a truck at the company's Hagerstown terminal.
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    Driver-facing camera footage often exonerates truckers: ATRI

    The group’s report offers more than a dozen recommendations for fleets, whether or not they use the devices.

    By • April 12, 2023
  • A line of white cargo vans along an assembly line.
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    With electric delivery vehicles in high demand, GM’s Brightdrop sold out for the year

    By 2025, a manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, is expected to produce 50,000 units a year. 

    By Dan Zukowski • April 12, 2023
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    Q&A

    Speed limiters, AVs and double-brokering: A Q&A with FMCSA’s Earl Adams Jr

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is on track to announce a speed limiter rule this year, the deputy administrator told Transport Dive.

    By • April 11, 2023
  • Aurora Innovation self-driving trucks parked in a terminal.
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    Aurora hits key milestone to haul freight without a driver

    The company is targeting a year-end safety goal and late 2024 commercial launch for its self-driving technology.

    By • April 6, 2023
  • A Nikola truck close up on the logo
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    Embattled EV maker Nikola promotes insider to CFO

    The company's current CFO is stepping down following managerial turmoil in recent years.

    By Elizabeth Flood • April 4, 2023
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    EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry

    The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.

    By • April 3, 2023
  • A Kodiak Robotics truck is linked to a Forward Air trailer.
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    Kodiak Robotics, Forward Air unite for Atlanta-Dallas AV route

    In the partnership, a Kodiak truck hauls expedited freight, operating 24 hours a day, six days a week.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Q&A

    WM execs weigh alternative fuel vehicles as part of fleet strategy

    With incentives and customer expectations in mind, COO John Morris and Senior Director of Fleet David Tessin discuss how to adapt to evolving environment.

    By Maria Rachal • March 29, 2023
  • A Volvo VNR Electric charges at the high-powered chargers available to fleets at TEC Equipment, Fontana.
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    Trucking groups launch Clean Freight Coalition

    It’s time “to get loud” about the need for commonsense zero-emissions timelines, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear told Transport Dive.

    By • March 28, 2023
  • Mainspring Energy’s first commercial product contains two linear generator cores. This unit, installed outside a store in Northern California, can produce up to 230 kilowatts of power.
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    Sponsored by Mainspring Energy

    Challenges and solutions in EV fleet electrification

    One of the biggest challenges EV operators face is the sheer amount of power needed to keep their trucks charged and running 24/7. Where can that power come from, and how long will it take to get it? 

    March 27, 2023
  • A white electric vehicle, parked by a sign that reads "Electric Vehicle charging station," is seen from a low angle outside the driver's door, plugged in to a charger.
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    $700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

    Applications also will be considered for charging or fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the National Highway Freight Network and near intermodal transfer stations.

    By Dan Zukowski • March 21, 2023
  • A Gatik truck outside a Kroger grocery store.
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    Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas

    Reefer truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.

    By • March 16, 2023
  • An Ascend tractor-trailer on a road.
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    Volvo’s planned AV network recruits its first carrier

    Dry van TL provider Ascend has reserved driverless trucks for long-haul runs in Texas.

    By • March 15, 2023