Thomas Wasson brings you another special edition of Truck Tech from the ACT Expo! This episode offers a comprehensive look at the advancements in fleet electrification and autonomous trucking. First, join us at the Greenlane booth with CEO Patrick Macdonald-King. Discover how their new flagship charging facility in Colton, CA, is supporting major fleets like Convoy and Iron Ride. Learn about: Greenlane's expansive public charging network vision for EV and hydrogen. The latest in charging technology, including 400 kW chargers and future-proofing for megawatt charging. The benefits of integrated apps (like with Volvo) for seamless charging experiences. Greenlane's approach to amenities and services at charging hubs. The strategic partnerships and optimistic outlook for continued EV adoption despite regulatory shifts. Next, we shift gears to Volvo Trucks North America with insights into their innovative powertrain and autonomous solutions. Hear from Product Marketing Manager Duane Tegels regarding: The D13 Turbo Compounding engine, a fuel-efficiency staple for long-haul applications. How Volvo optimizes its proprietary engine, transmission, and chassis for maximum performance. Real-world fuel economy figures and the "down speeding" technology for efficiency. Then, Johan Agebrand, Director of Product Marketing, discusses Volvo's commitment to low NOx engines and regulatory compliance: The advanced after-treatment system designed to meet strict California Air Resources Board (CARB) omnibus regulations. How heated SCR systems significantly reduce NOx emissions during critical cold starts and warm-ups. Volvo's long-term strategy for emission reduction, looking ahead to EPA 2027 standards. Finally, James Davis, Sales Manager for Volvo Autonomous Solutions, provides details on the Volvo VNL autonomous truck powered by the Aurora driver: The ground-up design with redundant safety systems for autonomous operations. Volvo's "transportation as a service" model, taking on the risk of autonomous fleet ownership. The current pilot operations with DHL and Uber freight between Dallas and Houston. The pathway to "driver-out" operations and the significant efficiency gains expected in long-haul routes. This episode is a must-watch for anyone tracking the exciting innovations in the commercial vehicle sector! #TruckTech #ACTExpo #EVCharging #ElectricTrucks #Greenlane #VolvoTrucks #AutonomousTrucking #LowNOxEngine #CARB #EPA2027 #FleetManagement #Logistics #SustainableTransportation #CleanEnergy #FutureOfFreight #HeavyDutyTrucks #AuroraDriver #TransportationAsAService #InnovationInTrucking #SupplyChain Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for an in-depth look at the cutting edge of logistics with Thomas Wasson from ACT Expo! This episode of Truck Tech features a dual dive into the future of fleet operations. First, we sit down with Daniel Hilson, CEO and Founder of BetterFleet, to discuss how their innovative software is helping municipalities like the Metropolitan Water District strategically electrify their fleets. Learn about:1. The “digital twin” technology optimizing routes and vehicle utilization.2. Phased approaches to EV adoption for cost-effectiveness.3. Global trends in clean fleet mandates and what sets California apart.4. The critical importance of data in making smart electrification decisions. Then, we jump into the yard with Kalmar and Product Manager Ryan Sipple to unveil their groundbreaking autonomous electric terminal tractor, the Ottawa Auto-PT! Discover:1. How Kalmar Ottawa partnered with Forterra for the advanced autonomous drive software.2. The robust sensor suite and redundancy features enabling “driver-out” operations in pilots.3. The unique challenges and solutions for autonomous backing in a busy yard environment.4. The evolution of Kalmar’s EV terminal tractor, now in its third generation, offering up to 20 hours of operation with opportunity charging.5. Insights into future developments like inductive charging and optimized powertrain configurations. This video is packed with essential information for anyone in fleet management, logistics, or interested in the future of sustainable and autonomous transportation! #TruckTech #ACTExpo #EVTrucks #AutonomousVehicles #TerminalTractor #YardDog #FleetElectrification #BetterFleet #KalmarOttawa #Forterra #CleanLogistics #SustainableTransportation #ElectricTrucks #FutureOfFreight #SupplyChainInnovation #DigitalTwin #SmartFleet #GreenTech #AutonomousDriving #FreightTech #ElectricTerminalTractor#trucking #logistics #news Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Raquel Urtasun, co-founder and CEO joins us to talk about Waabi’s recent partnership Volvo autonomous transportation solutions and how Waabi’s tech is powering the production-ready Volvo VNL autonomous trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Gatik prepares to autonomously move groceries around Dallas for Kroger, Truck Tech catches up on the middle-mile driverless business with Gatik co-founder and CEO Gautam Narang. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck Tech reports the latest from the Work Truck Week event in Indianapolis with Shyft Group CEO Daryl Adams talking about the reveal of a new version of the Blue Arc Class 5 electric truck; from-the-floor look at Work Truck Week with Antti Lindstrom of S&P Global Mobility and the story behind the rebranding of Cummins New Power division as Accelera with Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey and Accelera by Cummins President Amy Davis. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck Tech explores the ready-or-not state of electric truck charging with a look at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Electric Depot program. What will it take to charge 15 or more trucks with behind-the-fence infrastructure? Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jose Samperio, Executive Director and General Manager of Cummins North America On-Highway business and Andrew Wrobel, powertrain analyst with Rhein Associates Truck Tech explores the future of trucking powertrains focusing on Cummins’ announcement that it is retiring two legacy powertrains in favor of a smaller-displacement engine capable of serving medium- and heavy-duty truck customers. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck Tech explores prospects for a hydrogen economy with Nikola Energy President Carey Mendes and Hexagon Purus CEO Morten Holum. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Mike Plasencia, Ryder System Inc., and Sam Saad, Gatik Inc. Video from Daimler Truck North America’s  reveal of its Super Truck 2 prototype at Manifest in Las Vegas and a discussion on lessons learned by Ryder and Gatik in working together on middle-mile autonomous trucking plus Ryder’s perspective on its partnerships with multiple Class 8 autonomous trucking startups. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves Midwest Bureau Chief Alan Adler welcomes Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid to take a look at what's coming in the trucking technology space in 2023. They discuss where the transformation to electrification and autonomous trucking move this year, as well as some other predictions. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Alan Adler covers the latest in trucking technology news and interviews Rebecca Brewster, president and chief operating officer of the American Transportation Research Institute on Truck Tech. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Alan Adler covers the latest in trucking technology news and interviews John O’Leary, CEO Of Daimler Truck North America, in the first weekly episode of Truck Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Truck Tech Host Thomas Wasson interviews Motive’s Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy Gary Johnson at Manifest 2025 to explore how the company is using artificial intelligence to revolutionize safety in industries like trucking and construction. Learn about Motiv’s computer vision technology, their emphasis on proactive safety solutions, and their plans for enhancing driver coaching. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special two part Truck Tech from Manifest we talk with: Patrick Macdonald King CEO of Greenlane They’re working to build out a nationwide network of commercial EV charging through strategically identifying freight corridors Andrew Smith, CEO and founder of Outrider, talked about how their AI-driven autonomous yard tractors are transforming logistics, from robotic trailer hookups to EV assets Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck Tech goes to Manifest! We dive into autonomous vehicles with two industry pioneers. In the first half, Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, shares how his team is revolutionizing transportation-as-a-service with his autonomous trucking company. Then, we catch up with Josh Araujo, CEO of Forterra, to explore their autonomous yard truck, partnership with Kalmar, and Forterra’s expansion from military into commercial solutions. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Thomas Wasson in a special edition of Truck Tech, live from the top of a truck! 🚛 He’s talking with Andrew Culhane from Torc Robotics and Lawrence Bader, former UPS executive, about the latest advancements in AI-powered autonomous trucking. Learn how Torc is revolutionizing freight transportation, deploying real-world autonomous trucks, and working with fleets and shippers to shape the future of logistics. 🔹 Topics Covered: ✔️ Torc Robotics’ latest developments and expansion 🚀 ✔️ AI in trucking—how it's transforming logistics 🤖 ✔️ The road to deployment and real-world applications 📦 ✔️ Safety, predictive analytics, and the future of autonomous freight 🔍 In this exclusive FreightWaves interview at Manifest, Thomas Wasson sits down with David Bell of Cloneops.ai to discuss how AI-driven voice agents are reshaping logistics. From reducing unanswered inbound calls to real-time sentiment analysis and multilingual capabilities, discover how this technology is increasing efficiency, saving money, and improving customer service. 🚛 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The inspiration behind Cloneops.ai ✔️ How AI voice agents improve inbound and outbound call management ✔️ Real-time call monitoring and prioritization ✔️ AI-driven sentiment analysis and multilingual capabilities ✔️ Future innovations in logistics AI Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David Maday, chief commercial officer at Aurora joins us to talk about their upcoming April Commercial Launch, go-to-market strategy, business model and fundraising. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Harbinger Co-founder and CEO John Harris joins us to talk about their recent $100 million Series B round and how they’re disrupting the electric medium-duty vehicle space. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Founder and CEO of self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics joins us to talk about what to expect in autonomous trucking in 2025 and its first-ever customer launch of a commercial delivery operation with Kodiak’s driverless semi-trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics joins us to talk about Torc’s plans for 2025 which include the opening of a new Dallas-Fort Worth hub. We also dive into the autonomous trucking race to commercialization. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Thomas Wasson, FreightWaves community hst Topic: As Alan Adler hosts his final Truck Tech podcast, he and incoming host Thomas Wasson look ahead at trucking technologies Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson hits the floor at ACT Expo to chat with Henrik Holland, Head of Prologis Mobility, about the cutting-edge future of EV charging. From modular “charger-in-a-box” skids to large-scale electrification projects with Maersk, Prologic is revolutionizing the intersection of real estate, infrastructure, and electric trucking. Discover how they're solving the infrastructure problem with rapid-deploy charging islands, future-proofing for megawatt-level EVs, and already hitting over 10 million miles of electric fleet operations!  Topics Covered:Modular EV charging skids: prefab, powerful, and scalableStrategic partnerships (like with Maersk) that go beyond demosBehind-the-fence vs. public fleet charging99%+ uptime goals and real-world fleet adoptionEV future-proofing with megawatt charging Thomas Wasson interviews WattEV in front of a Tesla Semi at this year's ACT expo. WattEV isn’t just another electric trucking company — they’re leading a full-scale transformation of freight transport with the largest fleet of electric trucks, 1.2MW megawatt chargers, and solar-powered charging sites. Learn how WattEV is solving the “chicken-and-egg” dilemma of EV infrastructure, scaling real-world solutions, and helping shippers and carriers hit sustainability goals at near-diesel costs. From 500-mile days on 300-mile trucks to regenerative braking and driver behavior analytics, this is the future of freight, now. Whether you're a fleet operator, logistics planner, or just an EV tech enthusiast—this is a must-watch! Watch now and ride the next wave in commercial EV infrastructure. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows #trucking #logistics #news #EVCharging #TruckTech #ACTExpo2025 #PrologisMobility #ElectricTrucks #FleetElectrification #ModularCharging #SustainableLogistics #Maersk #EVInfrastructure #MegawattCharging #GreenTech #FutureOfTrucking #EVFleet #CleanEnergy  #TeslaSemi #WattEV #ElectricTrucks #MegawattCharging #EVInfrastructure #CleanEnergy #SustainableFreight #EVFleet #TruckTech #ZeroEmissions #GreenLogistics #FutureOfTrucking #EVExpo2025 #SolarCharging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Don Burnette, CEO and founder, Kodiak Robotics Topic: Making a profitable business of autonomous trucking requires looking beyond the highway for use cases -- like military and industrial applications where Kodiak is testing equipment for war fighters and hauling fracking sand in the Permian Basin Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kyle Zimmerman, Volvo Trucks North America public relations manager Topic: In the final Truck Tech exploration of the all-new Volvo VNL flagship, Kyle Zimmerman talks about a "don't try this at home" drag race between the legacy over-the-road and all-new VNL to show how lower gear ratios beat higher settings to improve fuel economy and ride comfort. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bryan Chambers, Bollinger Motors president and chief operating officer Topic: Once upon a time, Bollinger Motors planned to make Class 3 electric pickup trucks. It has pivoted to medium-duty commercial EVs with the backing of Mullen Automotive. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Haley Sage, Learning Program Manager, Volvo Trucks North America Topic: When selling a Class 8 truck that is 90%, it takes multiple approaches to get ready to go to market. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Miranda Richardson, Samantha Parlier and Jim Martin, Daimler Truck North America Topic: The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia incorporates enough driver-friendly features to qualify as a new model short of a complete makeover. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Heather Duffy, Shell; Kevin Otto and Mike Roeth, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Topic: The Shell Starship is getting a bit long in the tooth but it still provides useable data for fleets to squeeze extra fuel and freight efficiency Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Daniel Barel, co-founder and CEO, Ree Automotive Topic: By-wire trucking technology company advances toward production amid air raids and bomb shelter stays in war-torn Israel Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Magnus Gustafsson, Volvo Truck vice president of connected services Topic: Volvo's expanded Blue Service contract extends maintenance coverage to incorporate data mining to predict things that might go wrong in addition to obvious repairs. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Joachim Ladra, head of marketing, cellcentric Topic: The Daimler Truck-Volvo Group fuel cell joint venture is working on a 375-kilowatt single fuel cell system that replaces the twin 150-kW stacks in current use. Daimler also shows its pilot liquid hydrogen fueling station in Wörth am Rhein, Germany. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Andreas Gorbach, Daimler Truck head of technology Topic: From the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany, Daimler Truck Head of Technology Andreas Gorbach discusses how the future of trucking could virtually place a driver at home while still on the road. Follow the Taking The Hire Road Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special edition of Truck Tech! Host Thomas Wasson dives deep into the cutting edge of commercial transportation at ACT Expo, talking with experts from Kenworth and Hexagon Agility about the future of zero-emission and alternative-fuel trucks. Highlights from the episode: Kenworth’s major reveal: battery-electric T680 and vocational T880 platforms A deep dive into Hexagon Agility’s powerful X15N natural gas engine and what fleets are saying Real-world fuel economy improvements (10%+!) and scalability insights The growing infrastructure and viability of CNG/RNG across North America Practical insights on electrification challenges like parasitic loads, charging speeds, and more Whether you’re a fleet operator, engineer, or just a trucking tech enthusiast, this episode delivers everything you need to know about where the industry is headed. Learn more: hexagonagility.com Don’t forget to subscribe for more ACT Expo coverage and weekly Truck Tech insights: freightwaves.com/truck-tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen Schaeffer, executive director, Engine Technology Forum Topic: A variety of drop-in fuels, from renewable diesel to renewable natural gas and hydrogen, all suggest a strong future for internal combustion engines even as electrification gets most of the attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Brian Balicki, head of design, Volvo Trucks North America Topic: Designers incorporated all the environments where a commercial truck travels for Volvo's first over-the-road truck purpose built for North America. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO and Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO, Applied Intuition Topic: Applied Intuition counts nearly every major automotive and truck maker among its customers for bespoke development of software and tools for range of autonomy use cases Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode of Making the switch, we visited the Cummins Jamestown, New York engine plant where the X15N natural gas engine is built. Plant manager Shawn Hricko talks about the diesel-like performance of the industry’s first 15-liter natural gas engine which is lighter than the current 12-liter and features up to 10% better fuel economy. Industry analysts estimate that renewable natural gas (RNG) could grow to power one in five heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. over the next decade. UPS, Frito-Lay, Wegmans and other fleets count on RNG to reduce emissions and cut fuel costs. With looming regulations that dramatically restrict nitrogen oxide emissions, trucking fleet managers and executives need to understand the role RNG can play in meeting the new rules. To help unpack the RNG story and assist fleets in making informed decisions about switching from diesel to RNG, we talked with stakeholders throughout the natural gas ecosystem. Following this episode on Cummins, future episodes will feature Kenworth, Hexagon Agility, Clean Energy, Opal Fuels and Paper Transport covering the business case, viability and advantages of RNG for heavy-duty trucks. Make the switch! Download this guide is designed to help heavy-duty fleets make an informed analysis of natural gas trucks, RNG fuel and cost of ownership: https://hexagonagility.com/rng-for-heavy-duty-fleets-ebook Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Scott Davidson, CEO, Revolv Topic: There is so much more involved in electrifying commercial fleets than buying trucks and chargers. Companies like Revolv want to connect all aspects of electrification - from site permits to driver training. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Shawn Hricko, plant manager, Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Topic: As Cummins moves to build a variety of fuel-agnostic engines, the focus is on the 1 million square-foot Jamestown, New York, engine plant, which is capable of assembling more than 500 heavy-duty truck engines a day. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Maddie Sullivan, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America Topic: As Volvo debuts its new-from-the-ground-up VNL flagship, Truck Tech takes a deep dive on the integration of safety systems that seeks to avoid crashes and lessen the impact of unavoidable accidents. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Steve Girsky, CEO, Nikola Topic: Nikola's financial future is still far from assured but interest is growing in the electric truck maker as it delivers on its promises of fuel cell trucks and hydrogen distribution to fill them. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Tyler Duvall, co-founder and CEO, Cavnue Topic: The federal highway system has not had a major overhaul in 70 years beyond physical upgrades. Startup Cavnue thinks sensor technology could make a big difference in safety and performance. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Matt Zimmer, president, Zengistics Topic: Whether it's reducing the number of loads or helping a company decide where to locate its next distribution site, Zengistics applies Turvo-driven apps to help shippers save on total cost of ownership. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the scenes at Zeem Solutions with Truck Tech's Thomas Wasson in this exclusive pre-ACT Expo episode!  Join us for a deep dive into one of the most advanced EV charging hubs in the U.S., located just outside LAX. We sit down with Paul Goop, CEO of Zeem Solutions, to talk about:The evolution of EV charging infrastructure Breaking the diesel parity barrier The power challenges of fleet electrification Tesla Semi integration at scale Zeem’s game-changing shared charging model  With over 215,000 charging sessions completed and massive grid power allocations, Zeem is proving what's possible when innovation meets infrastructure. If you're into electric trucks, sustainable logistics, or clean tech, this is one episode you can't miss.  Filmed on-site before ACT Expo 2025 — full of insights, future-proof strategies, and a look at some of the rarest EV fleet vehicles in North America. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows #EVtrucking #ElectricVehicles #ACTExpo2025 #TruckTech #ChargingInfrastructure #TeslaSemi #CleanEnergy #GreenLogistics #FleetElectrification #SustainableTransport #FutureOfTrucking #ZeroEmissions #SmartCharging #VolvoEV #NikolaTrucks #Zeemsolutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Ted McKlveen, co-founder and CEO, Verne Topic: The prospects for hydrogen as a transportation fuel improve by packing more energy into a kilogram of the element. Startup Verne expects to demonstrate a long-haul truck using its super-cold hydrogen storage technology by the end of the year. The industry is watching. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Londonne Corder, Outrider chief marketing officer Topic: Dirty and dangerous distribution yards have great potential for automation. Outrider is leading those efforts at its test site near Denver where FreightWaves was invited to for a behind-the-scenes look. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kurt Neutgens, co-founder and chief technology officer, Orange EV Topic: Distribution yards are a sweet spot for heavy-duty electric trucks. They cost more up front, but they have a fast payback and unmatched durability with 98% uptime in the case of Orange EV. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Dakota Semler, co-founder and CEO, Xos Topic: Xos cut a third of its workforce, halved its operating expense and raised $50 million in capital by acquiring moribund Electrameccanica -- all in the name of creating a sustainable EV business that could help environmental sustainability. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: BJ Johnson, co-founder and CEO, ClearFlame Topic: Changing just 5% of the parts of a diesel engine and burning denatured ethanol instead of diesel can cut CO2 emissions by at least 45%, a scalable technology that could wedge its way between diesel and electrification. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Chad Dittberner, Werner Enterprises senior vice president Van/Expedited division Topic: If its a new technology for freight movement, Werner Enterprises has tested it. When it comes to electric trucks, the company sees them as a niche product for certain use cases, not a widespread solution. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices