Trucks Clips: July 1, 2024
States & Local |
Mobile’s ‘Lightning McClean’ electric garbage truck struggles to deliver — “The city bought an electric garbage truck in 2022 as part of an effort to go green, with expectations of saving thousands of dollars a year in gas. Later dubbed Lightning McClean after a contest that invited the public to vote, the vehicle was the first electric garbage truck in the fleet. But based on its performance over the past year and a half, it may be the last for a while.” [WALA, 6/28/24 (-)]
Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Invest $25 Million in Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure — “The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced a joint investment of $25 million in collaboration with regional air quality authorities to establish charging infrastructure for electric heavy-duty drayage trucks in one of the nation’s busiest areas.” [Global Trade Magazine, 7/1/24 (=)]
International |
Walmart first major retailer in North America to deploy hydrogen semi truck — “Walmart Canada continues its march towards a 100% alternative fuel fleet with the deployment of its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre. With the deployment of this truck, Nikola says Walmart Canada has become the first major retail chain in North America to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi truck to its fleet.” [Electrek, 6/30/24 (=)]
Martin Brower expands electric fleet for McDonald’s deliveries in Canada — “Martin Brower, a prominent supply chain solutions provider for global restaurant chains, is enhancing its fleet with 10 additional VNR Electric vehicles from Volvo Trucks North America. These electric trucks will support food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Montreal and Toronto areas. This move represents a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions.” [Wion, 7/1/24 (=)]
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