Jay Traugott

Boulder

Writer at Freelance

Senior Editor at Clean Trucking

Contributor at CCJ (Commercial Carrier Journal)

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Articles

Nikola customers facing tough times

2 days ago | overdriveonline.com | Jay Traugott

Nikola Motors filed for bankruptcy in February 2025, creating significant challenges for trucking fleets in California that purchased its zero-emission semis. Fleet operators now face issues with unavailable Nikola replacement parts, lack of manufacturer support, and unaffordable hydrogen fuel, making their trucks inoperable. At least one owner continues to pay storage and insurance fees for an unusable truck.
Top 7 reveals from the 2025 ACT Expo

3 days ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

Jay TraugottWe just spent the past several days here at the 2025 Act Expo in Anaheim, California. And here are the top reveals that you need to know more about. Jay Traugott (0:13)Cummins introduced a new modular platform for its advanced batteries, designed specifically for commercial fleet flexibility. Each battery pack contains up to five internal tiers, delivering up to 104 kilowatt hours at 840V.
WattEV confirms 75k emissions-free weekly miles

6 days ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

WattEV's mission towards zero-emissions in the Class 8 heavy-duty freight market isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The Trucking-as-a-Service (TaaS), California-based company has confirmed it's surpassed 75,000 miles a week of zero-emission freight transport. The announcement was made last week at the 2025 ACT Expo.
Savage, Symbio confirm hydrogen fuel cell deal

1 week ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

Savage Companies, a logistics and infrastructure provider, and hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio North America have teamed up in an effort to decarbonize the former's drayage fleet, it was announced last week at the 2025 ACT Expo. The partnership's goal is to revolutionize drayage with the lightest, most compact and cost-effective hydrogen fuel cell driveline. Symbio has also partnered with Forvia, one of its shareholders whose expertise is in hydrogen storage.
Siemens Depot360 reveals critical new software

1 week ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

As commercial fleets of various sizes gradually continue their shift towards alternative power solutions, specifically battery-electric charging and the related infrastructure, a critical and costly issue remains. Enter Siemens Mobility Services and its new Depot360 Home Charging Reimbursement software, introduced last week at the 2025 ACT Expo.
Blue Bird EV step van debuts at ACT Expo 2025

1 week ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

For decades, Blue Bird has been synonymous with its lineup of school buses, including its battery-electric bus. However, the Georgia-based company felt it necessary to expand its offerings with the introduction of a battery-electric, Class 5 and 6 step van.
Best Midsize Sedans | 2025 Top Midsize Sedans Rated | CarBuzz

1 week ago | carbuzz.com | Jay Traugott

Though not as popular or prevalent as they once were, sedans continue to sell well for a variety of reasons. The midsize sedan proves that the body style isn’t about to go out of fashion without a fight. While smaller and more manageable than an SUV, it’s still large enough to be comfortable and practical. A good midsize sedan will also be quite affordable and boast competitive fuel economy.
Tesla Semi public charging coming in 2027

2 weeks ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

Tesla Semi program chief Dan Priestley told an audience earlier this week at the 2025 ACT Expo in Anaheim, California about the company's plans to deploy public charging network for the Semi truck that'll include 46 stations in 2027. Priestley did not provide precise details regarding the exact locations of these chargers. The existing Supercharger network is for passenger electric vehicles, not large commercial vehicles like the Semi.
Tesla Semi video update released

2 weeks ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

Tesla has released a video showcasing the current status of its Semi program, including the currently under construction Nevada factory. The biggest takeaway: Tesla is on track to begin volume production in 2026. Last year at this time, that target date was the end of 2025. Bear in mind the Semi was first unveiled back in 2017 but, since then, Tesla has continued testing it with various pilot programs, including with PepsiCo and its Frito-Lay Division.
Peterbilt uveils 579EV and 567EV

2 weeks ago | cleantrucking.com | Jay Traugott

Peterbilt is taking another step forward in the battery-electric powertrain space. Introducing the next-generation Model 579EV and the brand-new Model 567EV, the latter of which Peterbilt heralds as the "industry's first electric heavy duty conventional vocational truck." Both vehicles are making their live debuts at the 2025 ACT Expo in Anaheim, California.