Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. Some makers suggest hydrogen fuel cells will be the way to go; the most promising application seems to be long-haul trucking with few or no stops. But today, heavy trucks remain a diesel world.

Volvo 131

Volvo Fleet Electrical Electric 131

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. The project will replace 180 diesel drayage trucks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with LNG trucks. Total DOE award: $12,975,388. Total DOE award: $12,633,080.

Alternative Fuels 236

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

And there’s 40% of the Class 8 market and the medium-duty market that [drives] under 250 miles a day. You can get 250 miles a day even with a full load nowadays, so that technology is there for right now. We were expecting the heavy truck market to electrify a whole series of their auxiliaries and take the loads off the motor.

Standards 73

Standards Market Volt Vehicles 73