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A small family trucking business in Australia just replaced its entire diesel fleet with electric semis that cost half the price of competitors. The owner is now selling them to help other operators make the switch.
When COVID-19 ended Neha Thakur's aviation career, she didn't panic. She returned to a childhood dream that began in her father's truck.
A new nationwide program helps military veterans turn their service experience into commercial truck driving licenses in weeks instead of months. Nine more states just joined, bringing the total to 36 states offering veterans this career fast track.
Military veterans with heavy vehicle experience can now skip commercial driver's license road tests and land trucking jobs paying up to $100,000 annually. The Freedom Haulers Initiative launched across 34 states to help former service members transition into civilian careers.
Electric trucking company Einride just acquired charging software startup Flipturn for $38 million, making it easier for companies to switch their fleets to electric. The move could accelerate the shift away from diesel big rigs across America and Europe.
Europe's largest energy company is bringing rapid battery swap technology to electric trucks, potentially solving one of the biggest obstacles to clean transport. The system replaces depleted batteries in minutes, making electric trucking faster and cheaper than diesel.
Six new renewable natural gas stations just opened across five states, making it easier and cheaper for truck fleets to slash emissions while saving money. The stations turn waste into clean fuel that actually reduces carbon pollution.
Tesla's long-awaited electric semi truck finally has real pricing, and it's undercutting competitors by over $140,000. The 500-mile range hauler could help fleet operators save money while cutting emissions.
