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Electric trucks prove more energy efficient in BC ports test
After more than a year of testing four low- and zero-emission truck technologies on curbside and local delivery jobs, Innovate BC says the battery-electric trucks proved to be the most energy-efficient and least expensive to run. The findings come from the Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (HD ZEV) test bed in Prince…
FMCSA is looking for truck drivers to help test HOS pilot programs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it is seeking 18 commercial drivers to help test two-hour duty pilot programs. FMCSA said these drivers will be part of the "pre-testing phase" of developing the flexible sleeper berth and split duty period pilot programs. FMCSA is partnering with the Virginia Tech…
The Arcbest test indicates that Tesla Semi is generally running as well as a diesel diesel
The Arcbest has completed a pilot program that is testing a semi -day -day -to -belligerent conclusion that it has executed "generally" as well as a diesel truck and liked the drivers, but the challenges remain in terms of the availability of infrastructure billing. The ABF Freight subsidiary ran the…
AMTA to collaborate on zero emission truck test bed project
The Alberta Transportation Association (AMTA) has announced that it will lead Transport Canada's Zero Emission Truck Testbed (ZETT) project. The ZETT project is a real-world pilot of emerging zero-emission trucking technologies, evaluating zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, hydrogen fueling and charging technology in Canadian businesses. ZETT will include real-world trials consisting of…
Test drive: X15N with CNG powers Peterbilt 579
It's a beautiful drive through the Deception Pass Bridge area in northwest Washington state on a warm, bright July day. Sparkling blue waters meet a crystal clear blue sky as green trees sway in the wind that ruffles the steep, rocky slopes. What lies beneath is a different story. The…
Harnois Énergies will test the Nikola hydrogen truck in Quebec
Harnois Énergies has announced that it has introduced the first hydrogen-powered truck on the roads of Quebec. The truck, manufactured by Nikola Corporation and supplied by ITD Industries, will be tested for a month. It will operate on various routes in the province, allowing its effectiveness and performance to be…
Electrification has been successful in NACFE’s test electric warehouses, despite power challenges
It took between nine and 36 months to turn on the 10 depots in the North American Council on Freight Efficiency (NACFE) study, according to its recent report, which provided findings from the annual Run on Less – Electric Depot (RoL-E DEPOT ) demonstration. NACFE says the participants selected offered…
Test drive Peterbilt’s Model 579
Peterbilt's Model 579 was destined to become the company's flagship from the moment it was introduced in 2012. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It's been seven years since I first drove a Peterbilt Model 579. This particular truck was built right around the time the model was unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking…
Test Drive: Peterbilt’s Model 567 with a cowboy spec’
Peterbilt's Model 567, decked out in "cowboy" specification, stole the show. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Peterbilt recently hosted more than 100 customers at the Paccar Technical Center here to showcase its new UltraLoft mattress and other offers. But it was a 567 model decked out in a 'cowboy' spec that…
Test Drive: Volvo Dynamic Steering
DUBLIN, VA — Volvo Trucks is adding a new steering assist feature to its 2020 model lineup. Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) is an electric super-hydraulic steering assist system designed to improve maneuverability and reduce effort driver steering up to 85% at low speed, while maintaining a stiffer feel at highway…