Categories: Safety, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM

Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Volvo have equipped their entire lineup of vehicles with automatic emergency braking three years ahead of their target date.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/347389/four-automakers-have-equipped-lineups-with-automatic-braking

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative, Motorcoach, Safety, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

The new Van Hool CX45E combines the Siemens modular ELFA II drivetrain system with Proterra’s industry leading E2 high power, high-density battery system.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10112341/abc-tech-team-participates-in-training-leading-to-van-hool-electric-bus-rollout

Categories: Charging, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

The EV charging company will merge with Switchback Energy Acquisition Corp, a special-purpose acquisition company. CEO Romano: “(T)here is no need to choose...

https://www.globalfleetmanagement.com/10126556/chargepoint-to-go-public-valued-at-2-4-billion

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Suppliers, Vehicle Research

The departures follow financial and production challenges in a more competitive and growing market for electric pickup trucks.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10145535/top-execs-at-lordstown-motors-resign

Categories: Safety, Suppliers, Technology, Telematics, Telematics & Technology

The telematics industry is an integral part of today’s fleet landscape and there are a number of innovative people helping advance and improve the business.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/157481/11-innovators-in-telematics

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Equipment, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

Tesla expects to classify its Cybertruck as a Class 2b to 3 medium-duty truck and wants California to strengthen its proposed Advanced Clean Truck rules.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/347312/tesla-pickup-likely-to-be-medium-duty

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

The investment round of $2.5 billion comes as the electric vehicle startup retools its factory to produce its three electric vehicles starting in 2021.

https://www.fleetforward.com/10120917/new-funding-gives-rivian-frontrunner-status-in-ev-pickup-race

Categories: Electrification, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

Lightning Systems’ electric commercial vehicles are built on familiar chassis such as the Ford Transit 350HD, Ford E-450, Ford F-550, and Chevrolet 6500XD. 

https://www.globalfleetmanagement.com/10124987/lightning-systems-reduces-prices-battery-fuel-cell-vehicles

Categories: Fleet Management, Maintenance, Operations, Suppliers, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Isuzu, Chevrolet, Hino, and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America offer similar standard warranties for their diesel cabovers, and provide additional component...

https://www.businessfleet.com/157660/a-closer-look-at-diesel-cabover-warranties

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Equipment, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Products, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

A collaboration between Plug Power and Lightning Systems enables both companies to offer an electric, fuel cell-powered Class 6 truck capable of supporting...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351449/plug-power-and-lightning-system-partner-on-middle-mile-class-6-truck