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Volvo’s redesigned VNL and VNR Electric have been added to American Truck Simulator, marking the game’s first battery-electric truck model.

July 13, 2026

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Volvo VNL and VNR Electric Added to American Truck Simulator

Volvo Trucks North America has added two of its latest models to American Truck Simulator, giving players access to the redesigned Volvo VNL and ...

NHTSA reports a recall of 462 Orange EV terminal trucks due to a training seat issue. Here’s what drivers and fleets need to know about affected models and next steps.

March 27, 2026

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Over 400 Orange EV Trucks Recalled for Safety Issues

More than 400 electric yard trucks are now part of a safety recall that could affect daily operations in yards, distribution centers, and port ...

Purdue University and INDOT successfully tested wireless highway charging for a heavy-duty electric truck in Indiana, demonstrating how future roadways could support electric trucking at highway speeds.

January 13, 2026

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Purdue Demonstrates Wireless Charging for Electric Trucks at Highway Speeds

Purdue University researchers have successfully demonstrated wireless charging for a heavy-duty electric truck traveling at highway speeds, marking a first for on-road testing of ...

August 14, 2025

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How Sustainability Is Changing the Trucking Industry

The trucking industry is in the middle of a major shift, and this time it’s not just about fuel prices or freight demand. Environmental ...

August 1, 2025

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Electric Trucks Roll into the Bronx—Here’s What Drivers Should Know

There’s a major shift coming to New York City’s Hunts Point: trucks are going electric, and it’s being called the “Bronx Is Breathing” initiative. ...

May 28, 2025

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She Grew Up Around Semis—Now Her Book Is Inspiring the Next Generation

Brittany Keith’s new children’s book isn’t just a fun read—it’s helping shift gears in how the trucking world is represented to the next generation. ...

May 22, 2025

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eCascadia vs. Tesla Semi: The Future of Trucking or Just Hype?

As the industry turns a corner toward sustainability, two names dominate the electric semi conversation: Freightliner’s eCascadia and the Tesla Semi. Both aim to ...

April 10, 2025

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13 Fleets Set to Participate in NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle Event

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is gearing up for its fifth installment of the highly anticipated Run on Less—Messy Middle program. ...