Category: Toolbox

NuPropel: Revolutionizing Trucking with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Here in the NuPropel section of Comvoy.com, we explore various technologies that businesses and commercial fleet managers can employ to realize their environmental and sustainability goals (ESG); technology such as propane-fed internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEV) are two such options. Propane, also known as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or autogas, is a mature green technology enjoying renewed interest as emissions regulations tighten worldwide. Battery electric vehicles (BEV) are another option for fleets looking to reduce emissions. Although commercial BEVs are relatively new, they...

ACT Expo Mainstage Drives Discussion on Clean Tech Industry’s Next Steps

This year’s ACT Expo Mainstage did not disappoint, with speakers from every sector of the industry — innovators who were not afraid to ask, and answer, the tough questions and challenges facing the commercial transport industry. From Tesla Semi project lead Dan Priestley to J.B. Hunt President Shelley Simpson, this year’s attendees were presented with varying views of the electrification of the trucking industry, surprising revelations on the future of internal combustion engines, and an intriguing comparison to the evolution of the cell phone. More than 12,000 commercial transportation stakeholders...

Hitachi and Penske launch large-scale electric truck charging pilot

Hitachi Energy’s Grid-eMotion® Fleet solution supports high-capacity charging for electric vehicles at major commercial truck depot in Stockton, California and paves way for sustainable transportation. Grid-eMotion® Fleet solution charging electric trucks at Penske truck depot California, March 19, 2023 – Hitachi America, Ltd. (Hitachi), Hitachi Energy, and Penske Truck Leasing today announced the launch of a large-scale, centralized electric truck charging solution. This groundbreaking project supports Penske’s electric truck deployments for its customers in the Stockton, California area. For this pilot initiative, Hitachi Energy has supplied Penske with its state-of-the-art...

WATCH + LISTEN: WTW24 | Your Digital Toolkit for Success | Work Trucks Solutions Fireside Chat

The Fireside chat, “- Your Digital Toolkit for Success” with Work Truck Solutions at 2024 Work Truck Week– with industry experts Jim Press, Kathryn Schifferle, AJ Hewitson,  Alicia Von Bokel, and Rene St.Hilaire! The panel discussed issues relevant to commercial sales, with a range of fantastic topics covered- Struggles with CRMs and the ever looming “Back to Normal” after the Covid pandemic flipped the supply and demand model were just of a few of many. CVBNetwork.com was glad to have been covering the event- A definitively important tool in our industry toolbox!

WATCH + LISTEN: WTW24 | COMMERICAL TRUCK TRAINING | KEN TAYLOR

Coach Ken Taylor of Commercial Truck Training sat down with Kathryn Schifferle, CVO Work Truck Solutions to talk about the tools available and needed for the fast changing commercial vehicle market as well as One Nexus’ acquisition of Commercial Truck Training. Be sure to attend 2025 Work Truck Week! https://www.commercialtrucktraining.com/

FEBRUARY 2024 – LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Relationships – Still a Cornerstone There’s no doubt the world of business – of buying and selling goods – has changed. It’s no longer simply going down to the corner store to purchase what you need. Or heading to the one and only dealership in town to buy that vehicle you need. The way in which we purchase goods, both for our personal use and for our businesses, is vastly different than what it once was, and some of it is probably for the better,...

Listening to Voices in Commercial Fleet

By Lucas Lowden, Escalent Insights Consultant, Automotive & Mobility Program Lead, Fleet Advisory Hub The business to business commercial vehicle and fleet sector of automotive is unique, to say the least. A traditional space built on legacy knowledge and symbiotic relationships, it has arguably evolved more in the last five years than the last fifty. These statements should resonate deeply with anyone who has been working in this space for longer than a cup of coffee. Product and service evolutions, and recent events not previously...

Work Truck Solutions Featured on E-Commerce Platform “The Shop” from FordDirect

Only commercial vehicle-centric partner included at launch Chico, CA, February 1, 2024 (GlobeNewswire) — In FordDirect’s recent launch of their new e-commerce platform called “The Shop“, Work Truck Solutions was the only commercial partner presented, and one of only eight vendors included. The Shop’s goal is to assist Ford dealerships address the challenges faced in today’s rapidly evolving automotive business landscape. These selected vendors will help dealers explore new revenue opportunities and drive cost efficiencies, while allowing them to keep their primary focus on their...

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...