Volvo Trucks North America announced it will begin selling the Volvo VNR Electric truck model on Dec. 3. It will start producing the VNR Electric at its New River Valley manufacturing plant in Dublin, Virginia, in early 2021.
November 5, 2020
Two global commercial vehicle makers, Germany’s Traton SE and Japan’s Hino Motors Ltd., have signed a joint venture agreement to develop electric commercial vehicles, both battery-electric and fuel-cell versions.
October 28, 2020
The Kenworth T680E is the company’s first Class 8 battery-electric model. The new zero-emission truck is now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and will enter into production in 2021.
October 14, 2020
All Peterbilt Model 220EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $95,000 HVIP voucher.
September 16, 2020
Mack Trucks plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain.
September 16, 2020
Peterbilt announced a special introductory lease offer on the Peterbilt Model 220EV battery-electric medium-duty truck through PacLease, offering lower monthly payments for the first year of the six-year lease.
September 1, 2020
Hyundai has shipped the first 10 of its Xcient Fuel Cell trucks to Switzerland, which will be available for lease through H2 Energy with no initial investment for fleet customers.
July 6, 2020
Nikola and Ryder have mutually agreed to end their exclusive partnership on Nikola’s hydrogen electric Class 8 trucks, allowing Nikola to work with major truck dealerships to sell and service Nikola trucks.
May 31, 2020
The EV Star CC is a purpose-built, battery-electric, multi-utility cab and chassis that can be used by cargo and delivery companies that wish to use their body design while transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet.
May 19, 2020
FCCC said the MT50e will use a Proterra high-performance battery system. Factory-installed, the fully integrated electric power system provides 226 kWh of energy capacity in all-electric, zero-emission drive package.
February 27, 2020
Meritor and Kenworth will partner on developing an electric Kenworth T680E, reported to be a short-hood day cab in tractor with an operating range between 100 to 150 miles, depending on application.
February 13, 2020
Australian automotive technology company SEA Electric continues to power ahead in the United States opening a new California based office and expanding its Senior Sales team.
February 3, 2020