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AltFuel / News

Volvo CTO Lars Stenqvist Champions Multi-Technology Path to Net-Zero

“We must be technology open. Battery-electric trucks and hydrogen-powered trucks are not competing. They are complementary.” In a keynote that underscored both realism and resolve, Volvo Group Chief Technology Officer Lars Stenqvist addressed the ACT Expo audience with a clear message: reaching net-zero emissions in commercial transport will require a broad toolkit of solutions, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hydrogen fuel-cell systems, and even internal combustion engines powered by renewable fuels. “Our future is electric — with batteries and hydrogen. But it also includes internal...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / News / OEMS

Morgan Olson Unveils Kestrel Work Truck

Named after the bold and agile raptor, this compact powerhouse is smaller than Morgan Olson’s iconic step vans Sturgis, Mich., April 28, 2025—Morgan Olson continues their legacy of award-winning innovation with the launch of the all-new “Kestrel” work truck.  Named after the bold and agile kestrel – a small but fierce falcon known for its precision and efficiency – this compact powerhouse is smaller than Morgan Olson’s iconic step vans, yet built with the same uncompromising commitment to long-lasting performance. “Many vocations appear to be...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / END-USER / News

RISE Robotics Launches the Beltdraulic All-Electric Liftgategate

All-electric liftgate designed to maximize speed, reliability, and safety in medium and heavy-duty logistics operations. Unlike traditional hydraulic systems, the fluid-free design removes pumps, hoses, and the risk of oil leaks. The Railgate 5500 is built for fleets that demand both speed and efficiency, operating twice as fast as comparable hydraulic systems while weighing 200 pounds less. Its faster lift times and lighter weight allow trucks to carry more while saving thirty minutes per route in a typical application. Fleet Directors gain the flexibility to...

Commercial Truck Training / CVBNetwork / News / Toolbox

Motive Introduces AI Assisted Platform to Unify Driver Safety, Equipment Monitoring, Spend Management, HR, and Even Coaching

Customers use the platform to unify essential workflows, cut costs, save time, and respond to risk in real time. More than a decade ago, Motive set out to solve a challenge every physical operations leader knows too well: Critical workflows were scattered across disconnected systems. Vehicle tracking, dash cams, fuel cards, time tracking, maintenance, and training all lived in separate tools. There was no single source of truth — and no easy way for safety, operations, and finance teams to work together. What began with Fleet...

AltFuel / Commercial Vehicle Pro / CVBNetwork / EV / News

California Deal With 16 States Would End Key Parts of Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

Landmark settlement confirms that Sacramento will no longer mandate ACF’s high-priority fleet, drayage rules. California has taken steps that, if completed, would over time effectively end key portions of its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, through a settlement of a lawsuit by 16 states spearheaded by the Nebraska attorney general. California Files Settlement with 16 States, Ending Key Parts of Advanced Clean Fleets Rule California has reached a settlement, posted Monday (5/5/25) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, with 16 states,...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / News / OEMS / OTHERS

Peterbilt Expands Electric Vehicle Lineup with Next-Gen Model 579EV & All-New Model 567EV

Denton, TX, April 28, 2025 – Peterbilt is proud to introduce the next evolution of heavy duty battery-electric vehicles: the next-generation Model 579EV and the all-new Model 567EV, the industry’s first electric heavy duty conventional vocational truck. “Designed for performance and efficiency, the next evolution of Peterbilt battery-electric vehicles offer industry-leading versatility, fast-charging capabilities and advanced safety features to meet the needs of today’s fleet and vocational operations,” said Erik Johnson, assistant general manager, Sales and Marketing for Peterbilt. Model 579EV Building on the diesel-powered Model 579 platform, the next-generation...

CVB Summit / CVBNetwork / Listen / Watch

WATCH + LISTEN | Spring 2025 CVB Summit – Day 2 | Data and AI: Expressways to the Future

Kevin Kinell, Chief Technology Officer at Work Truck Solutions, leads a panel of industry experts in a discussion about the transformative potential of AI across the commercial vehicle lifecycle, from purchasing (matching vehicles and incentives) and ownership (driver management, efficiency) to OEM/dealer operations (demand prediction, CRM), finance (performance-based lending), insurance (usage-based pricing), and fleet management (predictive maintenance, safety, optimization). WATCH LISTEN

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WATCH + LISTEN | Spring 2025 CVB Summit – Day 2 | Fostering Business Growth Through Collaboration, Integration, and Prioritization

Gregory Skinner, Vice President, Strategic Insights at Escalent, leads a roundtable discussion about how the commercial vehicle industry is navigating a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), requiring strong collaboration among OEMs, infrastructure providers, finance companies, and dealers to offer complete solutions. WATCH LISTEN