Truck Paper Alternative Fuels Blog Archive

“The introduction of the B6.7N is the latest example of our environmental stewardship and ongoing commitment sustainability, extending our near-zero emissions solutions to more applications,” says Peterbilt Chief Engineer Scott Newhouse. ...

When in all-electric mode, the prototype T680 day cab gets power from lithium-ion batteries that give it a zero-emission range of 30 miles, after which an engine running on compressed natural gas then takes over. ...

Toyota says the new fuel cell-powered truck will be “a win-win for both customers and the community,” and that “it will be quiet, smooth, and powerful, while emitting nothing but water.” ...

“The ultimate goal of zero-emissions transport will be achieved with different technologies, according to the customer’s missions and applications,” said IVECO Brand President Thomas Hilse. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution.” ...

Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell electric utility tractor rig prototype, known as UNO, is currently hard at work in the Port of Los Angeles at Fenix Marine Services’ Pier 300 terminal. ...

The parent company of Freightliner, Mitsubishi Fuso, and Mercedes-Benz has a stated goal of putting around 200 battery-electric vehicles on roads around the world by the end of this year. ...

The truck emits nothing but water vapor, and is the first of 10 trucks in development as part of a project to demonstrate the viability of fuel cell-powered vehicles for heavy-duty trucking operations. ...

The company says the facility will cost several hundred million dollars but will dramatically cut the time needed to validate fuel cell components. ...

Mack Trucks recently partnered with Republic Services, a waste collection company based in Phoenix, Arizona, to put an all-electric Mack LR refuse truck into operation. ...

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, PACCAR put several alternative energy vehicles on display. ...

Kenworth and Toyota recently announced a new partnership where they will build 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s, which will take advantage of Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. ...

The truck maker will provide 10 T680-platform trucks that will be developed to run on hydrogen fuel cells in cooperation with Toyota and will be fueled at Shell hydrogen fueling stations. ...

The latest prototype has a 50 percent greater range and more interior space than Project Alpha, Toyota’s initial zero-emission heavy-duty truck concept. ...

IVECO recently started its Natural Power Tour 2018, which will travel across Germany up until October. ...

Scania recently unveiled a brand new bioethanol engine that is specifically designed for long-haul trucking and not only offers 410 horsepower, but can also reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%. ...

In an ongoing effort to lead “the shift towards a more sustainable transport system,” Scania hosted this year’s Sustainable Transport Forum. ...

The company produces a number of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including the flagship Stralis NP460, a heavy-duty long-haul truck powered by LNG. ...