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Estudo mostra benefícios de frota elétrica de caminhões

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 1d

Brazil could slash truck emissions by 46% with electrification, saving R$5B in health + climate costs. Betting on biodiesel risks deforestation + economic loss. The most competitive choice? Zero-emission trucks. Read on here: buff.ly/WFbRnsO

Análise do Instituto Ar mostra que a eletrificação de caminhões no Brasil pode reduzir em 46% as emissões de gases-estufa e economizar R$ 5 bilhões em custos ambientais e de saúde nos próximos 25 anos

Truck manufacturers must pivot to electric trucks amid 25% Trump tariffs, warn U.S. and EU groups

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 8d

Talk about a misstep. Truck manufacturers rowed in with the Trump administration in trying to shut down the electric truck market and now it's slapping them with 25% tariffs on heavy truck imports - slated to take effect today. More: buff.ly/W9XUIGP

The tariffs are expected to further drive up truck prices, in addition to previously imposed tariffs on aluminium and steel. The setback for truck manufacturers by the Federal Government follows…

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Diesel and gasoline prices rise across the U.S., impacting trucking operations and fleet costs

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 8d

Diesel hits $3.766/gal, gas $3.192—fleet costs are rising. EVs can shield fleets from volatile prices, but OEMs must deliver affordable trucks and be transparent, or early adopters bear the risk alone.

Fleets face higher on-highway fuel costs as national diesel and gas averages climb, with the West Coast seeing the largest increase.

U.S. Electric Truck Prices Soar 27% as EU Costs Plummet

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 10d

U.S. etrucks cost $90k more than in Europe despite falling battery prices. “Legacy truck makers may see short-term profit, but when the market opens up—and it will–they will not be in a competitive position,” said Rustam Kocher, ex-Daimler. Manufacturers must make e-trucks affordable.

A new report reveals U.S. electric truck prices have jumped 27% since 2020, while EU prices have fallen 23%. Learn why a massive price gap is growing.

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 13d

Spotlighted in CCJ: 35 global business, health & environmental groups urge four truck makers to drop their lawsuit against California regulators. Industry must stop undermining clean freight and public health. buff.ly/6zSEYtQ

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 20d

Hight Logistics runs 25 battery-electric trucks at SoCal ports, meeting growing customer demand while scaling EV operations despite federal rollbacks. Independent fleets show electrification drives business growth even when legacy OEMs lag. More here:

Groups from across the world call on truck manufacturers to drop controversial lawsuit against California

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22d

35 groups demand Daimler & Volvo drop lawsuits blocking clean trucks. 52k+ zero-emission trucks prove the shift is real—yet they cling to diesel. Communities need relief, fleets want savings, investors seek certainty. Will they lead or keep stalling?

35 organizations from across the world including business groups, clean freight experts, public health and climate organizations today called on the world’s largest truck manufacturers to drop a…

ZM Opens California Assembly Facility Ahead of Class 8 Entry - TT

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22d

While Volvo & Daimler stall on clean trucks, new players are surging ahead. ZM Trucks just opened a U.S. plant with Chinese tech, delivering 250-mile, 60,000 lb zero-emission trucks. The race for clean freight is on—and the U.S. can’t afford to be left behind. Read on:

The first vehicles set to roll off the production line will be Classes 4 and 5 ZM8 trucks and ZM T75 terminal tractors.

Will ZEV pushback on trucks spread from the US to Europe? | Automotive World

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 23d

Truck giants are suing to block US clean truck rules. Will Europe be next? ⚡ Costs are falling, demand is rising, and infrastructure is scaling. The real risk? Corporate delay blocking the right to clean air.

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Truckmakers’ withdrawal from electrification commitments in the US could signal a similar move in Europe. By Megan Lampinen

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 23d

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Contributor: Truck makers breaking emissions deal are hurting themselves — and all Californians

This is no longer just about truck emissions. It’s about who gets to write the rules that govern our economy and who gets to decide how polluted our state will be.

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 23d

Truck manufacturers are suing California over an emissions deal they signed: that's bad news for Californians, the trucking industry and the truck makers themselves. Oped in @latimes.com by Guillermo Ortiz of @nrdc.org and Craig Segall, formerly of @airresources.bsky.social

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 28

“The tech is ready – now it’s about cost & scale,” says Swedish expert Anders Grauers. No hurdles left for electric, just prices 2-3x higher than diesel. BEVs will beat diesel and hydrogen on cost, but only if manufacturers scale instead of clinging to the past.
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“The technology is ready – now it’s about cost and scaling”- Interview with Anders Grauers on the future of electric trucks - electrive.com

The solution for zero-emission trucking is there, we just need to be more patient, says Anders Grauers from Chalmers University about the electrification of

Milence white paper assesses infrastructure readiness and calls for targeted action to accelerate the pace

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 15

Europe has charging for 20,000 e-trucks—but fewer than 5,100 are on the road. Volvo and Daimler are stalling as infrastructure grows and demand rises. Windrose shows cost-effective trucks are possible, now legacy brands must step up and scale fast.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 9, 2025 – The shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs) is a reality and a critical step for decarbonising Europe’s road freight sector. However, as the number of…

Clean Truck Partnership in Peril as OEMs Waver on EV Commitments

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 14

A lawsuit this week by the 4 biggest truck manufacturers to kill an agreement they signed with California's regulator isn't just bad for clean air, it's bad for America's trucking industry. Read more: bit.ly/3JxUkww

Major truck makers like Daimler and Volvo are questioning the validity of the Clean Truck Partnership, a key agreement for advancing zero-emission trucks. Explore the implications for fleets,…

MAN electric semi truck gets real as series production begins

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 14

European truck makers like Volvo and Daimler continue to invest and push hydrogen, which experts refer to as a “costly detour”, as they delay investment to deploy the cheaper and already available solution: electric trucks.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 14

MAN begins eTruck production in Munich, signaling real momentum for zero-emission freight. But with ACEA lobbying against EU CO2 rules, will the industry speed ahead—or stall progress just when it's starting to count?

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MAN Trucks announced that series production of its heavy-duty eTruck prime mover is officially underway, and they can build 100/day!

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 12

BREAKING: Daimler, Volvo, Paccar & Traton are suing to abandon the Clean Truck Partnership right when the industry needs certainty most. As federal rules weaken, they’re breaking trust with California and leaving truckers exposed to rising diesel costs.

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Lawsuit by Truck Makers Daimler, Volvo, Paccar & Traton against Clean Truck Agreement a “Red Flag” for Trucking Industry

A lawsuit by major truck manufacturers Daimler Truck, Volvo, Paccar and Traton against the Clean Truck Partnership which they signed two years ago has been slammed as a “red flag” for the trucking…

Truck Companies Sour on California’s Strict Clean Air Rules

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 8

The @nytimes.com is reporting Daimler Truck is trying to walk away from a deal it signed to help clean up California’s air and boost electric trucks. That’s an attack on the trucking industry, investors and communities impacted by diesel pollution. bit.ly/3Uk2ZF6

A deal designed to force compliance with tougher emissions standards is at risk after the Trump administration intervened.

Truck manufacturers warned against trashing clean truck agreement which will hurt trucking industry

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 5

“It’s disturbing to see truck makers backtrack on going electric,” said Public Citizen with 17 groups calling on truck makers in the Clean Truck Partnership to stand by their agreement. With proposed emissions rollbacks, manufacturers must show they’re serious about clean freight: bit.ly/4fGXXfX

17 business groups, clean freight advocates and public health organizations are warning truck manufacturers that walking away from the Clean Truck Partnership (CTP) will hurt the trucking industry.…

17 Groups Urge Truck Makers to Uphold CA Emissions Pact

Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Aug 4

BREAKING: Public Citizen, NRDC, Sierra Club & others are warning truck makers like Daimler Truck against trashing an agreement that boosts electric trucks and secures the future of the trucking industry. More:

A coalition of 17 environmental, health, and business groups sent a letter urging truck and engine manufacturers to reaffirm their commitment to the 2023 Clean Truck Partnership with CARB.

EPA rollbacks are a blow to trucking industry’s future

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Jul 30

Electric truck registrations have surged 48% in Europe; diesel registrations plummeted 16.8%, says industry body ACEA. It’s time for ACEA and truck makers Daimler and Volvo to pivot to electric trucks - or risk getting left behind by China
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Jul 30

The EPA is caving to truck-maker lobbyists. Instead of backing the 52,000+ electric trucks already on US roads, the EPA is attempting to weaken emissions rules–a gift to Volvo, Daimler & EMA, and a blow to fleets, truckers & clean air.

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A proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to weaken pollution regulations will undermine the future of competitive American trucking by stifling innovation and keeping businesses wedded to…

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · Jul 24

At #LCAW2025, HDV electrification took the spotlight. Fleet demand is rising, costs are falling, and BYD leads globally. EU OEMs are responding—but will they scale fast enough to stay competitive in a $300B market? Full story → buff.ly/dFe64pn
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