The industry started with a reasonable solution by developing hybrids, which increased the fuel economy on similar-size vehicles from the low 30 mpg to the mid-50s mpg. Hybrids also reduce CO2 emissions without the range anxiety.
How does an all-electric pickup that burns rubber going uphill with an 1,889-lb. payload fit with fleets?
Location intelligence is being used by several auto manufacturers to develop advanced driver assistance systems that lay the foundation for autonomous vehicles. But what benefits exactly do drivers reap from this technology?
The electric truck maker is planning an IPO this summer. But in a crowded field of at least 25 independent makers of commercial electric vehicles, success entails more than just producing a truck.
As the fleet industry moves closer to electrification, knowing how to maintain electric vehicles will be key. Here’s what fleet managers need to know about servicing EVs and the training that's required for techs in this new future.
How do driverless trucks know where they are and what’s around them? We look at the pros and cons of lidar/camera/radar-based and GPS/camera-based ADS.
OEMs control EV battery specs for the moment, but fleets eventually will be able to specify different chemistries and battery types for their battery-electric trucks based on their needs.
Do you feel behind in figuring out how your fleet can take advantage of autonomous technology? You may be surprised by what autonomous trucking executives have to say.