Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2018

Toyota unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck ( earlier post ) during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. —Andrew Lund, chief engineer for the project. This time we’re looking at commercial viability.

Long Beach 150

Long Beach Toyota Hydrogen Los Angeles 150

Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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. That’s about to change. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market.

Volvo 131

Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 131

Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

When engineers specify components that aren’t automotive-rated, they are then forced to spend time in extensive testing to make sure their vehicles don’t catch fire. There’s a new greenhouse gas requirement on large vehicles for 2027 engines, and California’s adopting that next year. Garbage trucks.

Standards 73

Standards Market Volt Vehicles 73