MarketBook Electric Trucks Blog Archive

    Volvo Trucks Leads Heavy-Duty Electrification
    Posted On: October 28, 2025
    Volvo Trucks North America continues to lead the transition to electromobility, with more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks now operating across the United States and Canada. ...
    Mack LR Electric Refuse Trucks Help Ontario City Reach Sustainability Goals
    Posted On: June 13, 2024
    The City of Kingston acquired Mack LR Electric garbage trucks with automated side loaders to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency. ...
    Penske’s Tico Pro-Spotter Featuring Volvo Penta Electric Driveline Displayed At ACT Expo
    Posted On: June 4, 2024
    After months of testing Volvo Penta’s EV driveline in Tico Pro-Spotter electric terminal tractors, Penske Logistics and Tico have expanded their collaboration. ...
    Isuzu & Thermo King Debut All-Electric NRR EV Reefer Truck
    Posted On: May 31, 2024
    Isuzu and Thermo King collaborated on an all-electric NRR EV truck that communicates directly with its e300 all-electric transport refrigeration unit. ...
    Volvo VNR Electric Helps Food Forward Fight Food Insecurity
    Posted On: May 30, 2024
    Food Forward’s Volvo VNR Electric will help the organization reduce its carbon emissions on routes to collect and distribute food as it works to lower food waste and food insecurity in the Southern California region. ...
    Kittle’s Furniture Acquires Indiana’s First Kenworth K270E Battery-Electric Truck
    Posted On: May 23, 2024
    The Kenworth K270E is a medium-duty, Class 6 battery-electric truck ideal for local distribution, pickup and delivery, and last-mile logistics applications. ...
    Evergreen Waste Acquires Mack LR Electric Refuse Trucks, Plans Vehicle-To-Grid Operation
    Posted On: May 14, 2024
    Evergreen Waste Services bought five new Mack LR Electric refuse trucks, which will run 40% of the battery down and return to the depot to give power back to the grid during peak hours and recharge overnight. ...
    Mack Trucks Showcases LR Electric, MD7 & TerraPro Trucks At WasteExpo 2024
    Posted On: May 10, 2024
    Mack Trucks displayed its next-gen, fully electric LR Electric Class 8 truck at the WasteExpo 2024 trade show in early May in Las Vegas, along with the medium-duty MD7 and the compact, maneuverable TerraPro. ...
    Peterbilt 520EV Garbage Trucks Help Anchorage Cut Carbon Emissions
    Posted On: April 16, 2024
    The Department of Solid Waste Services in Anchorage, Alaska, recently purchased two Peterbilt 520EV electric refuse trucks with 670 maximum horsepower capable of emptying 1,100 bins on a single charge. ...
    Mack MD Electric Hits The Streets
    Posted On: April 4, 2024
    Mack Trucks’ newest battery-electric vehicle, the MD Electric, has 260 peak horsepower, 1,850 pounds-foot maximum torque, and a maximum range of 230 miles. ...
    Transportes Esteban Brings Freightliner eCascadia To Mexico
    Posted On: February 20, 2024
    Transportes Esteban recently received the first of two Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks the company is adding to its fleet, marking the arrival of the first eCascadia in Mexico. ...
    Volvo VNR Electric Brings Home The Bacon For Canadian Grocery Retailer
    Posted On: December 4, 2023
    Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw recently added two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its fleet for emissions-free deliveries in the Montreal area. ...
    Titan Freight Systems Adds 3 Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadias To Fleet
    Posted On: August 4, 2023
    The Class 8 trucks will run delivery routes throughout the Portland Metropolitan area and will be joined by three Freightliner eM2 medium-duty electric box trucks serving downtown Portland later this year. ...
    Navistar To Set Emissions Reductions Targets For Validation By The Science-Based Targets Initiative
    Posted On: June 7, 2023
    "Submitting decarbonization targets to SBTi will aide in keeping us on track with our goals to continually push our corporate and manufacturing operations toward more sustainable benchmarks,” says Navistar President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum. ...
    Detroit Reman Plant In Hibbing, Minnesota, Breaks Ground On Facility Expansion
    Posted On: May 19, 2023
    The expansion doubles facility space to support the increased need for electronic components and to prepare the ramp-up of battery-electric products for the future of zero-emission vehicles. ...
    Freightliner Details eM2 Powertrain & Features For All-Electric, Medium-Duty Trucks
    Posted On: May 9, 2023
    Available in Class 6 and Class 7 platforms, the eM2 is based on Freightliner’s existing M2 106 Plus platform, upgraded with latest Detroit ePowertrain with multiple battery size options. ...
    REE Automotive Introduces Electric P7-C Class 4 Chassis Concept With Spacious New Cab
    Posted On: May 4, 2023
    Like its P7 program counterparts, the P7-S stripped chassis and P7-B box truck, the P7-C cab-and-chassis truck is designed for urban applications, zero tailpipe emissions, and a low total cost of ownership. ...
    Introducing Greenlane: Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Forge Ahead with Public Charging Infrastructure Joint Venture
    Posted On: May 2, 2023
    Greenlane is a new joint venture to design, develop, install and operate a U.S. nationwide, high-performance zero-emission public charging and hydrogen fueling network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. ...
    Mack Trucks Will Showcase MD Electric & LR Electric At ACT Expo
    Posted On: April 28, 2023
    ACT Expo runs May 1 to 4 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, and attendees can visit booth 5667 to get an up-close look at the first and second battery-electric vehicles from Mack. ...
    Volvo To Display Innovative Green Tech & VNR Electric At ACT Expo
    Posted On: April 26, 2023
    The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2023 will take place May 1 to 4 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. ...
    DSNY Shows Off Mack LR Electric At New York International Auto Show
    Posted On: April 25, 2023
    “DSNY is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and Mack is proud to help them achieve their goals through the Mack LR Electric refuse truck,” says Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. ...
    First Battery-Electric Trucks In Coke Canada Bottling’s Red Fleet To Be Volvo VNR Electrics
    Posted On: April 14, 2023
    The six Volvo VNR Electric trucks are part of a pilot program with Coke Canada Bottling; the company is also installing three 150-kilowatt DC chargers with nine dispensers at its Montreal distribution center. ...
    Tico Tractors Announces Electric Truck Production
    Posted On: March 14, 2023
    The yard spotter manufacturer has partnered with Volvo Penta to integrate their proven driveline, batteries, and e-accessories featured throughout the Volvo Group into the Pro-Spotter Electric (EV unit). ...
    Mack Trucks Debuts New Medium-Duty Mack MD Electric
    Posted On: March 13, 2023
    “Mack established itself as an electrification leader with the heavy-duty Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, and we’re excited to add the MD Electric to our zero-tailpipe emissions lineup,” says Martin Weissburg, global president of Mack Trucks. ...
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    Canadian Sleeper Truck & Day Cab Prices Rise As Inventory Levels Fall
    Posted 2026-05-28
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Canadian Used Farm Equipment Market Tightens In April
    Posted 2026-05-27
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used farm equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Canadian Construction Equipment Inventory Levels Declined In April
    Posted 2026-05-25
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used construction equipment on MarketBook. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Quick & Easy On MarketBook.ca
    Posted 2026-05-19
    With a new, dedicated Parts For Sale page, it’s also now easier to find the parts and components you need on MarketBook.ca. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 2026-05-14
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 2026-05-14
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Commitment To Nebraska & North America Recognized At Claas In Omaha
    Posted 2026-05-10
    Claas is furthering its commitment to Nebraska and North America through continued investment in infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development. ...
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    Compact Honda FourTrax Recon Light-Utility ATV Returns For 2027
    Posted 2026-05-08
    The 2027 Honda FourTrax Recon is a compact, lightweight utility-recreational ATV available with two transmissions and two color options and is well-suited for ranchers, homeowners, and enthusiasts. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 2026-05-07
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 2026-05-01
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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