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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Hyundai Motor Unveils the New XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck at ACT Expo 2025

Anaheim, CA, April 28, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing its ongoing commitment to expanding its hydrogen business in North America. In alignment with its commitment to expanding clean logistics through hydrogen mobility, Hyundai Motor unveiled the new XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck alongside its leading fuel cell system. This advanced production model was first shown as a concept at ACT Expo 2024 and has been...

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Mack Trucks Showcasing Diverse Product Portfolio This Week at WasteExpo 2025

Greensboro, NC, April 29, 2025 – Mack Trucks will feature its comprehensive lineup for the waste industry during WasteExpo 2025. The company announced it will display a Mack® TerraPro® Daycab, a Mack MD6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and a Mack Granite® Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), May 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mack TerraPro model is a versatile and powerful truck designed for demanding applications. Featuring the Mack MP®7 Powerleash engine, the TerraPro delivers exceptional performance with 355 horsepower and 1,250 ft.-lb. of torque, making it ideal...

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Trump Signs Executive Order Providing Relief From Tariff Stacking

Chico, CA, May 2, 2025 – The U.S. President has issued an executive order, “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles,” introducing significant adjustments to the application of tariffs on imported goods. This policy shift is poised to impact the commercial vehicle industry through the refinement of tariff implementation procedures. The executive order’s primary objective is to mitigate the cumulative effect of multiple tariffs on imported commodities, a practice known as “tariff stacking.” This adjustment directly addresses the financial implications for industries reliant on imported components,...

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Work Truck Solutions Releases Q1 2025 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis Amid Looming Trade War

Work Truck Solutions®, the leading commercial vehicle authority, has released its Q1 2025 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, highlighting ongoing market adjustments as new inventory stabilizes amid uncertainty surrounding emissions standards and international trade. New Work Truck and Van Market New commercial vehicle inventory remained largely stable, with the average number of trucks on-lot per dealer showing no change quarter over quarter, following a 24.1% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Despite this, movement, or sales, per dealer declined by 11.1% compared to the previous quarter, though it remains...