Trucks Clips: May 24, 2024

 

Va. Attorney General Miyares challenging heavy truck emissions rule and other federal proposals — “Joining 23 conservative-led states’ efforts, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has signed on to legal challenges to new federal rules designed to advance emission reductions and address what scientists say is causing extreme weather events. Miyares has challenged several rules, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations for tractor trailer and passenger vehicle tailpipes, power plants and meat and poultry processors.” [Virginia Mercury, 5/23/24 (=)]

 

 

Daimler

 

Daimler Truck North America Provides 2nd Life to Commercial Vehicle Batteries — “Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) is committed to reducing the company’s overall carbon footprint by integrating a comprehensive circular economy approach across its operations. This strategy emphasizes repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling lithium-ion battery materials used in all DTNA electric vehicles (EVs). With goals to maximize battery lifespans and reduce material waste, the circular economy approach strives to extend the usability of rare-earth materials and products, thereby tackling global sustainability challenges. Leveraging advanced technology, DTNA can discern when a lithium-ion battery no longer meets DTNA’s high standards required for vehicle use. This insight guides the decision on the optimal process to maximize materials for a second life, with repair taking precedence whenever possible.” [CleanTechnica, 5/23/24 (=)]

 

ZM

 

New Electric Trucks To Push Diesel Out Of US Transportation Market — “The US automotive startups Tesla and Nikola seemed to have a headstart on the zero emission truck market in the US just a few years ago, with a focus on Class 8 heavy duty electric trucks. Well, that was then. Now legacy truck makers are also crowding into the field. New names are also popping up, with the new brand ZM Trucks among those seeking to make a mark in the US. ZM Electric Trucks For The US Market ZM Trucks bills itself as the West-facing branch of the Japan-originated firm ZO Motors, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-traded conglomerate ZO Future Group. In January, ZO Motors announced a strategic agreement with the Chinese firm Weichai Commercial Vehicle New Energy Co. in support of its interest in the US truck market and elsewhere.” [CleanTechnica, 5/23/24 (=)]

 

 

 

WattEV

 

WattEV CEO Challenges Truck Makers on Megawatt Charging — “WattEV CEO Salim Youssefzadeh issued a challenge to Class 8 truck makers May 22, promising to place an order plus deposit immediately for 1,000 Class 8 trucks with any manufacturer if the rigs will be ready by 2026 and come with megawatt charging system (MCS) capabilities. Speaking on the sidelines of Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024, Youssefzadeh told Transport Topics that the medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure developer has the money for the trucks. Youssefzadeh’s bold promise came hot on the heels of WattEV announcing it plans to increase the size of its fleet of 36 battery-electric trucks to more than 180 by the end of 2024 — trucks that would be used by WattEV Transport, the company’s Truck as a Service unit.” [Transport Topics, 5/23/24 (=)]

 

 

Maersk, Prologis Launch EV Truck Charging Station — “Regulators, investors, and practical considerations have promoted electric vehicles to help control greenhouse gas reduction. But the push includes not just cars but many types of commercial vehicles, like trucks for deliveries and longer hauls. California has set the move to electric trucks for drayage by 2035 and heavy-duty hauling by 2045. However, electric vehicles can't go far if operators have no place to recharge them. Vehicle size and cargo weight demand large batteries that can store significant energy to power the electric motors that turn the wheels. Recharging stations at logistic facilities will need much higher capability than a Tesla Supercharger, which can require hundreds of kilowatts of power, if there's any hope of getting a truck back on the road in a reasonable amount of time.” [Globest, 5/24/24 (=)]

 

The US’s largest heavy-duty electric truck microgrid is powered by… natural gas — “Prologis (NYSE: PLD) and Performance Team, A Maersk Company, have launched the heavy-duty electric truck charging depot near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The Denker Avenue charging depot is off the Harbor (110) Freeway, within five miles of Interstate 405 and California State Route 91 (SR91), and it’s capable of charging up to 96 electric trucks simultaneously.” [Electrek, 5/23/24 (=)]

 

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