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Werner Enterprises testing Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck; Meritor and Transpower

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Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is testing a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year on a dedicated account in Southern California. Werner’s first electric-powered truck is the result of a partnership with Peterbilt, Meritor and TransPower.

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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Eleven projects will receive $150 million from California Climate Investments—using proceeds from the state’s landmark Cap-and-Trade program—and other sources, with another $55 million to be considered by the Board at its October meeting. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $45.9 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $52.9

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Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

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Globally, countries have fast-tracked their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to combat rising emissions and meet the 2 C standard of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now they’re rolling under their own power. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered.