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        Hyzon Motors, a hydrogen truck manufacturer, in partnership with TALKE, a logistics solutions provider for the chemical industry, has announced the successful completion of their Class 8 200 kW fuel-cell electric (FCEV) truck trial for drayage operations.
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        The two-week trial in Houston evaluated Hyzon's FCEV truck performance as part of TALKE's supplier assessment process. The trial is a precursor to the potential deployment of a larger FCEV truck fleet under various grant funding programs, supporting TALKE's zero-emission transportation goals. The truck efficiently hauls containers, and the trial reportedly has demonstrated successful results.
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        This marks Hyzon's eighth successful Class 8 200 kW FCEV truck trial as they move toward full commercial activation.
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 <p>Hyzon Motors and TALKE recently concluded a successful trial of their Class 8 200 kW fuel-cell electric (FCEV) truck for drayage operations in Houston. The trial, part of TALKE's supplier assessment process, tested the performance of Hyzon's FCEV truck. Its success could lead to the expansion of a larger FCEV truck fleet under various grant programs, aiding TALKE's move towards zero-emission transportation.</p>
 <p>The truck efficiently transports containers and the trial showed promising results. This marks Hyzon's eighth successful Class 8 200 kW FCEV truck trial, as the company inches closer to full commercial activation.</p> 
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TALKE and Hyzon sucessfully complete Class 8 FCEV Truck Trial

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 <p>Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has finalized its product validation testing for autonomous trucks. The company conducted testing in a secure environment and aims to begin commercial releases in 2027. </p>
 <p>In a multi-lane environment, the trucks were tested at speeds reaching 65 mph without a driver present. This exemplifies the company's readiness to distribute the technology on a grand scale. The technology has been incorporated into Daimler Truck's Freightliner Cascadia platform. </p>
 <p>Torc stated that their testing demonstrated remarkable consistency with numerous driverless runs. Their autonomous trucking solution is said to offer safety, reduced operational costs, user-friendliness, and reliability, serving as a significant use of AI for the transportation sector. </p>
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Torc Robotics completes driverless truck testing with plans for 2027 commercial launch

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 <p>Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of Net Element's Mullen Automotive that makes electric trucks, has secured non-dilutive debt financing of USD 10 million from its founder, Robert Bollinger.</p>
 <p>This fund will be used to support the production and sale of Bollinger B4, an all-electric class 4 truck.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Bollinger Motors <a href="https:<br>
//www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bollinger-motors-announces-pricing-for-the-2025-bollinger-b4-commercial-electric-truck-302251561.html#:<br>
~:<br>
text=The%20company%20commenced%20serial%20production,via%20Bollinger's%20national%20dealer%20network."> commenced </a> serial production of B4 trucks in September 2024 with plans to commence customer deliveries in October 2024. Earlier this month, the company <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34444"> delivered </a> its first five customer-ready B4 trucks to Nacarato Truck Centers in Tennessee.</p>

Bollinger Motors secures USD 10 million in debt financing from Robert Bollinger

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 <p>Freight tech company Einride partners with PepsiCo to deploy electric trucks for Frito-Lay's distribution in Memphis, Tennessee. The partnership sees a fleet of five electric trucks operated by Armstrong Transportation, transporting over 2,500 loads per year across 200,000 mi.</p>
 <p>Einride has installed a 700 kW private charging station at Armstrong's yard, with this initiative predicted to cut around 143 metric tons of CO2e emissions annually.</p>
 <p>This is the second collaboration between Einride and PepsiCo, after their inaugural partnership in the UK in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/17838"> 2023 </a>. The move is part of PepsiCo's strategy to reduce its Scope 3 emissions via sustainable shipping solutions.</p>
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Einride partners with PepsiCo to electrify Frito-Lay distribution routes in Memphis

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 <p>Diageo North America, an alcoholic beverage company, has partnered with DHL Supply Chain to incorporate hydrogen-fueled trucks from Nikola Corporation into their delivery fleet.</p>
 <p>The hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks, known as Class 8, will be used at Diageo's Illinois campus and can travel up to 500 miles on a single fill. This initiative is anticipated to reduce carbon emissions by 80% and is part of DHL's overarching strategy for a sustainable supply chain.</p>
 <p><b>Analyst Quick Take: </b> With this move, DHL Supply Chain becomes another client of Nikola’s FCEV, joining companies like <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/34338">Talon Logistics</a> and <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/34292">J.B. Hunt</a>. Since the launch in Q4 2023, Nikola has sold 235 units of their FCEV trucks.</p>
 
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Diageo North America and DHL Supply Chain to deploy Nikola hydrogen fuel-cell trucks

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 <p>Geotab, a provider of connected transportation solutions, has introduced a range of sustainability solutions driven by data for fleet management. These solutions have been incorporated into the MyGeotab platform with the aim of helping fleets address issues such as decarbonization, cost control, and performance enhancement.</p>
 <p>The new offerings include the Geotab Sustainability Center. This tool provides insights into reducing emissions and optimizing performance. It also offers a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report for tracking and reporting emissions. Additions to the Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) tool and EV Charge Monitoring for electric vehicle charging management are also part of the suite.</p>
 <p>The company asserts that its solutions will empower fleets to manage emissions tracking, fuel use, and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, they will enable businesses to meet sustainability reporting requirements and make data-driven decisions about electrification.</p>
 
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Geotab launches sustainability solutions for fleet management

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 <p>German automotive company MAN Truck &amp; Bus has delivered its first 40-tonne electric truck, the "MAN eTGX," to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group. The truck will be used to transport batteries for the Porsche Macan Electric.</p>
 <p>This truck will cover a distance of approximately 5 km, transporting batteries from DRÄXLMAIER to the Porsche plant in Leipzig. It is owned by Business Fleet Services and leased to Spedition Elflein for use by DRÄXLMAIER, who intend to add two more MAN eTGX trucks to their fleet by 2024.</p>
 <p>The MAN eTGX truck boasts 450 horsepower (330 kW) and six battery packs, making for a battery capacity of 534 kWh. It can transport about 15.5 tonnes and features a charging capacity of up to 375 kW. The most powerful version offers 544 horsepower (400 kW) and can reportedly maintain up to 650 km on a single charge. MAN is claimed to be the only producer of an electric low-loader semitrailer tractor.</p>
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MAN delivers first electric heavy-duty truck to DRÄXLMAIER for Porsche battery transport

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 <p>Geotab, a provider of connected transportation solutions, has partnered with tire manufacturing company Bridgestone Americas. The aim of the partnership is to improve fleet optimization through the analysis and utilization of data-driven insights.</p>
 <p>The collaboration, which is planned to last for several years, includes sharing of anonymized fleet data. This approach will allow Bridgestone to access Intelligent Transport System data gathered from 4.5 million vehicles connected to Geotab. This information would be used to improve Bridgestone’s Mobility Solutions business, identify trends within fleets, and optimize efficiency.</p>
 <p>Anonymized insights from Bridgestone Mobility Solutions’ fleet, including data on location, speed, types of vehicles, and transportation routes, will be provided to Geotab. This information will be used to train Geotab’s AI models, with a particular focus on improving safety.</p>
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Geotab partners with Bridgestone to facilitate fleet optimization using data insights

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 <p>Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has formed a partnership with Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) to provide 29 of their battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia trucks to RBG's California operations. The collaboration aligns with RBG's ambitions of having a carbon-neutral fleet by 2039 and reducing carbon emissions by 60% before 2030.</p> 
 <p>The partnership will see the roll-out of 20 eCascadia Class 8 tractors to RBG's Golden Brands and Harbor Distributing warehouses. Furthermore, an additional nine trucks are slated for deployment at the Gate City Beverage warehouse. With this move, over 98,000 gallons of diesel can be saved on an annual basis, thereby inhibiting nearly 700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions yearly.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This partnership follows Daimler’s partnership with RCB in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/24299"> November 2023 </a> for the delivery of 20 Freightliner eCascadia trucks for RCCB's delivery fleet in Downey, California. Daimler’s other recent Freightliner eCascadia customers include <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/163823"> Loblaw </a> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/17811"> (April 2023) </a> , <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/24179"> Schneider </a> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/19281"> (June 2023) </a> , <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/30171"> Sysco Corp (June 2024) </a> , and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33863"> J.B. Hunt (September 2024) </a> .</p>

Daimler Truck North America partners with Reyes Beverage Group for electric truck fleet deployment

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 <p>DHL has successfully completed a trial of Tesla's electric semi-truck, the Tesla Semi, over a two-week period. The logistics company incorporated the Tesla Semi into 3,000 miles of its normal operations in Livermore, California, including a 390-mile long haul carrying a full load weighing a total of 75,000 lbs (34 metric tons).</p>
 <p>The trial results reportedly confirm that the electric semi-truck can travel 500 miles on a single charge while carrying a full load, averaging an efficiency of 1.72 kWh/mi. Following this successful trial, DHL has announced its plans to integrate the Tesla Semi into its broader US operations.</p>
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TALKE and Hyzon sucessfully complete Class 8 FCEV Truck Trial

Torc Robotics completes driverless truck testing with plans for 2027 commercial launch

Bollinger Motors secures USD 10 million in debt financing from Robert Bollinger

Einride partners with PepsiCo to electrify Frito-Lay distribution routes in Memphis

Diageo North America and DHL Supply Chain to deploy Nikola hydrogen fuel-cell trucks

Geotab launches sustainability solutions for fleet management

MAN delivers first electric heavy-duty truck to DRÄXLMAIER for Porsche battery transport

Geotab partners with Bridgestone to facilitate fleet optimization using data insights

Daimler Truck North America partners with Reyes Beverage Group for electric truck fleet deployment

DHL completes Tesla Semi trial

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