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The timeline to commercial vehicle electrification: hard stop 2050?

Can the commercial vehicle industry plan for full electrification by 2050? By Martin Kahl

Suppliers and new entrants readying for zero-emission long-haul trucking

Truck makers have finally caught up with demand for short-haul electrification—but what about long-haul? By Xavier Boucherat

COMMENT: Connected planning can help automakers go electric

Automakers should consider connected planning as a way to improve operational efficiency—especially in the face of unprecedented industry change, writes Evan Quasney

Electric delivery, refuse vehicles become priority for fleets

Zero-emissions commercial vehicles may make most sense in urban applications than anywhere else. As such, the timeline is already well on its way, finds Freddie Holmes

Electric CVs are coming—but who’s ready to ramp up?

The zero emissions truck and bus market is a hive of activity. Freddie Holmes takes a look at some of the most recent advances towards series production

We need electric vans, say mobility service providers

Ride-hailing and ride-sharing fleets will need to electrify as cities seek to outlaw fossil fuel vehicles. They could be among the earliest wide scale adopters. By Xavier Boucherat

LNG could help trucks hit EU 2030 target, but long-term future uncertain

Some truckmakers and infrastructure giants are convinced LNG can make a difference, but its long-term viability is as insecure as any other fossil fuel. By Xavier Boucherat

The electric mass transit expert that’s building more than just buses

Jack Hunsley speaks to Proterra about how North America is tackling commercial vehicle electrification

An ICE-y road to an electric future

Everyone agrees the future is electric, but the medium-term strategic and commercial importance of the internal combustion engine must not be overlooked writes Sean O'Flynn

Biofuel could give new life to the ICE, but scale is a challenge

Alternative fuels have long promised greener transportation, yet remain dogged by controversy. Shell believes change is on the way, potentially adding several years of life to the ICE. By Xavier Boucherat