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DHE begins piloting Volvo VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks in SoCal fleet

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Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America. Earlier post.).

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. Are EVs Safe for the Environment? Maintenance is one of the areas where EVs are safer than ICE vehicles because they have far fewer moving parts.

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck. But like all vehicles, a little bit of maintenance is required to keep diesel trucks running at their peak performance. Here are seven maintenance tips that will extend the life of your diesel truck: Change Your Engine Oil Regularly. 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel.

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OCTA board approves draft plan for conversion to 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040; testing fuel-cell and battery-electric

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The Orange County Transportation Authority board has approved a draft plan outlining how the agency will convert the OC Bus fleet to 100% zero-emission technology by 2040. OCTA will begin phasing in the purchase of zero-emission buses as part of future bus procurements beginning in 2023. OCTA hydrogen fuel-cell bus.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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In the latest development, the company has delivered and integrated its electric driveline into the first of a series of prototype fully electric terminal tractors to US customer, TICO, which will be testing the prototypes with a variety of major fleet partners. Reduced vehicle stoppages and need for spare parts. Next steps.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. The thick booklet gives you the A-Z of your vehicle for easy operation and maintenance.

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Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

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All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. A bonus: Electric vehicles are much better for the environment. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall?