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NuPropel: The Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV Truck Now CARB Certified and Ready for Sale in All CARB States and District of Columbia

More great AltFuel Breaking News and Tools at NuPropel – powered by Work Truck Solutions Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces the achievement of a key commercial EV milestone with its all-electric Class 3 low cab forward chassis truck, receiving certification from the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”). The certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers who meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations. The District of Columbia and 14 states, including California, have adopted vehicle standards under Section 177 of the Clean Air...

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WATCH: “WILL PRICES EVER COME DOWN?”

Kathryn Schifferle, CVO Work Truck Solutions on Pickup Truck+SUV Talk Podcast WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE Despite a rocky 2022, the 2023 fleet truck market saw a rebound in inventory and continued strong demand. While electrification conversations buzzed, adoption remained niche, and new vehicle prices rose due to the lingering effects of prior shortages. Used car prices in both retail and commercial industries initially soared but then stabilized. Looking ahead to 2024, solid business growth promises consistent fleet truck demand, with alternative fuels like hydrogen and propane joining...

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WORK TRUCK SOLUTIONS: ANNUAL REVIEW OF 2023 DATA REVEALS STABLE DEMAND FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

First published at worktrucksolutions.com/news-and-events The commercial vehicle market has seen remarkable changes over the recent years, but for informed stakeholders, most post-pandemic trends have not been completely unforeseen. Work Truck Solutions’ reports for 2021 and 2022 offered data-driven insights into how the sector was overcoming labor shortages, manufacturing shutdowns, and inventory challenges. In addition, data concerning price changes, inventory levels, days-to-turn, and mileage were analyzed and confirmed a slow-but-steady recovery. Amid the dramatic shifts in inventory numbers, one element of the commentary has remained consistent;...

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Commercial Vehicle Roundup for the New Year

First published on Comvoy.com/article With emission regulations and commercial fleet mandates putting increasing pressure on business owners to move their vehicles and fleets into net-zero compliance, the landscape of commercial vehicles in North America is on the cusp of a dramatic shift. Many concerns about recharging and advanced fuel refueling have been raised, but an even more immediate issue is the availability of trucks and vans that both comply with new standards and can fulfill the chores for which businesses buy them. Business owners, fleet...

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5 TRENDS SHAPING FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL AUTOMOTIVE IN 2024

The commercial automotive industry stands at the crossroads of economic challenges, evolving customer needs, and a dynamic environmental landscape, setting the stage for a transformative journey in 2024. As a new year unfolds, bringing fresh goals, evolving regulations, and expanded opportunities, let’s delve into the five pivotal trends that promise to shape the industry’s future. Dealerships pivot towards commercial customer obsession In a changing economy where inflation and interest rates have hit the brakes rapidly for retail buyers, dealerships are likely to pivot towards commercial...

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TOOLBOX NEWS: KNAPHEIDE EMPLOYEES HELP BRING HO-HO-HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO ILLINOIS VETERANS’ HOME RESIDENTS

Knapheide employees dedicated their time, talents and treasures to bring joy to residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy, Ill., on December 19, 2023. “During Christmas, there is so much that draws our attention, and there are so many opportunities to donate and help kids and families in need, but it seems like, in general, the older generations are forgotten. I love that this program reminds them that we haven’t,” Stacy Houghton, Customer Service Representative and Veterans Tree co-organizer at Knapheide, said. “When you...

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KNAPHEIDE BLOG: 5 WAYS TO GET YOUR BUSINESS FOUND ONLINE

First Published at Knapheide.com/blog These days, it’s not enough to just have a website. After all, there are billions, yes, you read that right, BILLIONS, of web pages out there. And even though many of those pages have no relevance to your business’s site, they’re still your competition. Their content and make-up can make it challenging for search engine users to find you, even when the users are purposefully looking. So, the question is, what are you doing to set your website apart from the others?...

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ‘NET ZERO’ ROADMAP

In a recent survey, Gartner found that 65% of decisions being made today are more complex (involving more stakeholders or choices) than they were two years ago – and the lines between strategic, tactical, and operational decisions are blurring.One very complex challenge is deciding on the right approach for your company as you navigate the seemingly inevitable pathway to ‘net zero’. Most of us in the commercial vehicle industry have been watching, sometimes cynically, as EVs have been forced into that commercial decision tree by...