Emissions & Efficiency - May 29th, 2024
 
 
Tesla Semi: Will it ever live up to the hype?
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May 29, 2024
Public charging infrastructure is holding back fleets from buying into the EV transportation transformation. But could most local, light- and medium-duty fleets run efficient operations relying solely on home base power instead of public power?
ACT Expo 2024 continues to focus on future innovations as OEMs and startups unveiled their latest zero-emission and future-focused trucks and technology: From Rizon's expanded lineup to Tern's heavy-duty debut and Volvo's autonomous VNL.
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Tesla is still making lofty promises about its electric Semi truck. While few fleets have actually added the Class 8 EV to their operations, Tesla continues to claim the Semi is nearing cost parity with diesel trucks and has real-world data to prove it.
Tesla trucks will operate out of the Fresno facility and E-Transit vans will serve customers across California.
This deal creates a new mobile charging solution for electric vehicle fleet owners.
LAS VEGAS—As the western expression of ZO Motors, ZM Trucks presented five models in the Class 4, 5, 6, and “baby 8” segments, expected to be on sale before the end of 2024.
LAS VEGAS—By improving three major aspects of the truck—aerodynamics, powertrain, and weight reduction—the Kenworth SuperTruck 2 can achieve a freight efficiency of 136%.
Both diesel and gas price averages remained relatively flat across the country, with the U.S. national average for diesel costs clocking in at $3.758 per gallon while gas sits at $3.577.
LAS VEGAS—The company teams up with Xos and Morgan Olson to a build commercial vehicle prototype on a Class 5-6 stripped chassis.