The electric truck conversation tends to focus on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), but there has been some activity in hydrogen fuel cells, especially for heavy duty applications.

This year, electric technology dominates the 2023 new truck releases. But there’s also quite a bit of innovation happening in more traditionally fueled vehicles like diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks. Natural gas also makes a bit of a comeback this year with some new engine announcements.

To gain a place in fleet operations, electric vehicles need the charging infrastructure to support this switch. The federal government as well as truck manufacturers are working to build up this support system.

Volvo Trucks North America, Greensboro, N.C., delivered its first Class 8, battery-electric regional hauling truck on the East Coast to customer Manhattan Beer Distributors.