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Tesla Semi shows strong results in ArcBest’s real-world freight trial

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ArcBest has successfully wrapped up a three-week pilot program testing a Class 8 Tesla Semi in over-the-road applications. In addition to testing the Tesla Semi, the company operates a small fleet of EVs, including nine electric yard tractors, two electric forklifts, and two Class 6 electric straight trucks. kWh per mile.

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First Supercritical CO2 Circuit Breaker Debuts

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The first-of-its-kind device could replace conventional high-voltage breakers, which use the potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride, or SF 6. SF 6 is a fantastic insulator, but its very bad for the environmentprobably the worst greenhouse gas you can think of, says Johan Enslin , a program director at U.S.

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Volvo Renamed and Improved the XC40 Recharge for 2025

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The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models. While those arent class-leading numbers, theyre decent for a vehicle that started life with a gas powertrain and was retrofitted with electric power.

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QOTD: Do You Want a Kia Tasman?

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The specs on the gas and diesel engines seem about par for the small-truck class -- at least at a glance, without doing some comparisons. On its own, I don't lust for the Tasman, though I'd love to see more competition in the small- and mid-size truck class.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Event: 2025 ACT Expo

Clean Fleet Report

Harbinger A new plug-in hybrid Harbinger showed its all-new plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle, which is an electric vehicle with a gas-powered range extender. Hyundai Hyundai held a very well-attended press conference spotlighting its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck that is now equipped with Plus AI-based autonomous driving software.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq

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Our take, after seeing it up close and getting some time behind the wheel: The price, size, driving range, charging speed, performance and Cadillac look, touch and feel will be very appealing to first-time premium small SUV buyers or those looking to move up a class. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [