Why TCO Math for Alternative Powertrains Must Be Fleet-Specific
NACFE report says national averages mislead, electricity rates, routes, and infrastructure costs vary too much for universal TCO formulas.
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International Motors Extends Service Intervals on 2027 Diesel Engines
International's engineering director says 2027 diesel models will run longer between scheduled maintenance stops, cutting downtime and shop visits for fleets.
When Will Autonomous Trucks Scale Beyond Pilot Routes?
Driverless trucks are moving from test lanes to commercial launches, but hardware cost, sensor serviceability, and route constraints still gate wider…
Which Routes Make Natural Gas Trucks Pencil Out in 2026
Dedicated lanes, drayage, and intermodal runs are the sweet spot for CNG and LNG powertrains, ACT Expo panelists say predictable mileage and fixed fueling…
Natural gas and battery-electric trucks gain ground as federal ZEV push stalls
Cummins X15N reports 71% cost savings over diesel in first full year; medium-duty BEV registrations up 21% despite policy rollback.
OEMs Split R&D Between Diesel Updates and Zero-Emission Platforms
Truck makers are funding both 2027-compliant diesel engines and battery-electric production lines as emission rules tighten and fleet adoption remains uneven.
Tesla Targets 'Many Thousands' of Semi Deliveries in 2026
Automaker pushes low-cost charging infrastructure to carriers as production ramps at Nevada plant.
ACT Expo 2026: Clean Truck Fleets Shift to TCO as Subsidies Dry Up
Fleet managers at ACT Expo 2026 said zero-emission truck orders now hinge on business-case math, not grant funding, as federal and state clean-vehicle…
Tesla Semi TCO Now Competitive Outside California, Says OEM
Tesla says electric Semi economics work beyond HVIP states, plans Texas, Georgia, Illinois expansion in 2026 and Canada rollout in 2027.
FedEx Freight Plans More RNG Tractors, Ties Sustainability to ROI
John Smith says renewable natural gas expansion hinges on business case: fleet will add RNG units only when TCO pencils out against diesel baseline.
Why Battery-Electric Trucks May Beat Hydrogen on Simplicity Alone
NACFE's Mike Roeth says BEVs' lack of complexity, no aftertreatment, fewer moving parts, will win over fleets that prize uptime over engineering challenge.
Oil Price Surge Could Last Months, What It Means for Diesel Costs
Energy executives warn war-driven supply disruption will outlast the fighting, keeping diesel retail elevated through summer.