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Considerations for Hydrogen-Electric Trucks

Posted on October 9, 2020 by John Baxter in Transport Topics

Hydrogen will likely end up as the dominant fuel for longhaul trucks one or more decades from now, according to experts at familiar component suppliers and truck manufacturers. Nikola Motor Co. agrees, as one of the first entrants into this arena, with…

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Ducted Fuel Injection Shows Promise for Diesel

Posted on July 17, 2020 by John Baxter in Transport Topics

Researchers have developed a promising yet surprisingly simple modification to diesel engines that could hold the key to reducing the complexity, maintenance, and size and weight of emission aftertreatment systems.

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One Major Fleet’s Experience Testing Electric Trucks

Posted on April 24, 2020 by John Baxter in Transport Topics

Fleets that have been at the forefront of testing electric trucks are gaining insights into how these new vehicles perform in real-world freight operations.

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Taking a Look Under the Hood of Electric Trucks

Posted on April 24, 2020 by John Baxter in Transport Topics

The introduction of electric-­powered trucks represents a new frontier for the transportation industry, but this new breed of commercial vehicle will not be completely unfamiliar to fleets and maintenance shops.

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Diagnostics Could Ease Adoption of Electric Trucks

Posted on April 24, 2020 by John Baxter in Transport Topics

The advance of diagnostic programs has improved maintenance and uptime for diesel trucks, and it appears the same will be true for electric-powered vehicles.

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