March 17, 2021
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This year, the Show gets to go on. Work Truck Week 2021 still has more than 300 exhibitors, recorded education presentations, including Green Hour and Advance Chassis Updates. On-demand also provides access to exhibitor demos, plus 770+ products through April 9. Registration and an active WTW21 Planner are required (NTEA/GTA member $49/nonmember $79).
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NTEA announces retirement of managing director
Doyle Sumrall
NTEA announced the retirement of Doyle Sumrall, managing director, effective February 2021. He began his career with the Association in 2003 as director of business development. As NTEA’s managing director, Doyle led the member outreach team and oversaw Green Truck Summit and Fleet Technical Congress educational programs. Sumrall was also key in starting Green Truck Association more than 10 years ago.
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DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy announces new Notices of Intent
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced its intent to issue three sustainable transportation technologies funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) in Spring 2021. These potential funding opportunities seek innovative research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in the pursuit of technologies that will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the transportation sector.
Cummins Westport introduces new powertrain for natural gas applications
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Westport Inc. say the ISX12N+Endurant HD N powertrain is now available for heavy-duty customers, delivering a fully integrated natural gas powertrain. The combination of the ISX12N near-zero natural gas engine and the Endurant HD N 12-speed automated transmission from Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is well suited for heavy-duty regional haul fleets looking to lower emissions and improve their sustainability profile.
XL Fleet expands XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive System for use in multiple GM fleet applications
XL Fleet announced the Company’s XLP™ plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet vehicles from General Motors. The platform is expected to begin shipping on select configurations of the Chevrolet and GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD pickup trucks in the first quarter of 2021, and on Chevrolet and GMC 3500 and 4500 cutaway chassis in the second quarter of 2021.   
Bollinger Motors debuts 2022 electric work trucks
Electric auto startup Bollinger’s B1 SUV and B2 pickup are among the highly anticipated crop of electric pickups scheduled to come to market in the next year. The $125,000 vehicles promise unique hauling capabilities as well as competitive towing and horsepower numbers compared to traditional petrol-powered trucks.
Proterra pushes toward electrification
Battery producer Proterra has been busy with strategic announcement in recent weeks further the movement towards electrification. Commercial vehicles from delivery trucks to school buses are ripe for electrification.
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