Quick Charge

The messy middle, hybrid semis, and century old tech comes to trucking


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On today's fleet-focused episode of Quick Charge, we talk about a hot topic in today's trucking industry called, "the messy middle," explore some of the ways legacy truck brands are working to reduce fuel consumption and increase freight efficiency. PLUS: we've got ReVolt Motors' CEO and founder Gus Gardner on-hand to tell us why he thinks his solution is better.

You know, for some people.

We've also got a look at the Kenworth Supertruck 2 concept truck, revisit the Revoy hybrid tandem trailer, and even plug a great article by CCJ's Jeff Seger, who is asking some great questions over there. All this and more – enjoy!

Source Links
  • Are hybrids the solution for the 'messy middle'? (external)
  • Volvo Trucks have logged over 50 million battery electric miles (!)
  • Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles
  • Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile
  • Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes
  • ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer

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