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General Motors names commercial and fleet division GM Fleet'again
1+ week, 2+ day ago (340+ words) This means that fleet leaders will only have to reach out to one person for solutions ranging from On Star service, GM Energy, GM Financial, data and analytics, insights, and other GM brands and offerings," Fleet Owner reported in March…...
How OEMs are reducing electric truck prices
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (1065+ words) The benefits of fleet electrification continue to be outweighed by its hurdles. The upfront cost of battery-electric vehicles remains a particular challenge. Zero-emission commercial vehicles are expensive. It's a significant reason why ZEV adoption is stalling, Congress voted'to revoke CARB…...
Carrier Transicold to showcase electric and low-emission refrigeration solutions at Transport 2026
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (306+ words) Fleet Owner Carrier Transicold to showcase electric and low-emission refrigeration solutions at Transport 2026 - Carrier Transicold is showcasing electric and hybrid refrigeration systems at Transport 2026 to reduce emissions and fuel costs. - Retrofit and high-efficiency units like [R]e Cool, Vector HE,…...
Harbinger launches cabover work truck as hybrid and electric
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (533+ words) INDIANAPOLIS'Harbinger Motors might be more well-known as the producer of electric step vans, but the young company's product portfolio is growing. The startup OEM is launching a new model, the HC Series Cab, here at Work Truck Week 2026, adding a…...
Tough truck tech: Protecting electronics for the road
1+ year, 3+ week ago (964+ words) Telematics equipment is essential to efficient fleet operations, but a truck's environment introduces countless dangers that threaten to break these connected devices. "The heavy truck represents one of the most demanding environments for technology deployment in the transportation sector," Prateek…...
Ford E-Transit Review: An EV with an ICE soul
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (896+ words) It wasn't long ago that Ford launched its all-electric cargo van, the E-Transit. Early iterations of the vehicle have been on the road since 2022. Now, the vehicle manufacturer has already launched its second-generation E-Transit with enhancements and upgrades that make…...
The state of electric vehicle adoption: Challenges, industry sentiment, and future outlook
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (977+ words) After a turbulent year for everyone, it's time to do an industry wellness check on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Just a few years ago, industry consultants, the government, and vehicle manufacturers had high hopes for electrification. But soon…...
GM ends Bright Drop electric van production amid slow market demand and fleet incentive changes
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) General Motors is pulling the plug on its Bright Drop electric delivery van project as part of a broader culling of its EV capacity. GM launched Bright Drop in 2021, with Fed Ex Express signing on as the stand-alone venture's first…...
Hyundai Translead eyes $450 M U. S. manufacturing expansion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (606+ words) The former Lion Electric facility in Will County, Illinois, will become one of two new advanced manufacturing hubs for Hyundai Translead as the company expands its U. S. footprint. NASHVILLE'Hyundai Translead plans to expand its operations into the U. S. with two advanced manufacturing…...
Toyota eyes stake in Daimler-Volvo Cellcentric fuel cell joint venture for trucks
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (499+ words) From left: Karin R'dstr'm, president and CEO of Daimler Truck; Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor Corp. , and Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of Volvo Group The leaders of Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and Toyota have inked a deal…...