Harbinger Modernizes the Medium-Duty EV, Makes Electrification Affordable For Fleets
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
Harbinger, based in Southern California, is an electric truck manufacturer whose focus is not on the long-haul trucks that have captured the attention of most fleets but on medium-duty vehicles such as walk-in vans, box trucks, and recreational vehicles.
By focusing on modernizing the medium-duty vehicle market, Harbinger is creating EVs with superior performance and durability at the exact cost of gas and diesel vehicles. “Harbinger was set up with a particular goal in mind: to electrify the medium-duty segment,” says John Harris, CEO and Co-founder of Harbinger.
By manufacturing the entire design of their vehicles themselves, Harbinger is more on par with manufacturing companies like Ford and Freightliner. However, neither company is tackling the electric vehicle space like Harbinger.
Bollinger B4 Trucks Chosen for Rescue Upfits
Bollinger Motors, an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the sale of five all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to Spencer Manufacturing, a leading upfitter of rescue and fire trucks.
Spencer Manufacturing will convert these trucks into emergency rescue vehicles once Bollinger Motors begins production in the latter half of 2024.
Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer for Bollinger Motors, expressed excitement about the collaboration: “Durability, reliability, and outstanding performance are critical for public safety vehicles, and we are proud that Spencer Manufacturing is putting its trust in the Bollinger B4.”
Cox Automotive Invests in Auto Technician Training Centers to Prepare for Future Growth
Cox Automotive today announced that it plans to open its fifth Auto Tech Training Center (ATTC) later this year.
The new center, which will be located in Chicago, joins four other training centers housed at Manheim locations in Southern California, Central Florida, New Jersey and Dallas.
“Beyond getting vehicles ready for wholesale or retail sale, our high-quality ATTCs position us to support our clients as vehicle technologies become more sophisticated,” said Marty D’Amato, vice president of Reconditioning at Manheim.
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EPA Sets Hearing for Trucking Industry: California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
California’s bold move to adopt the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation last year marked a significant step toward reducing emissions from commercial vehicles, setting a precedent that could influence national standards. Adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in October 2023, the ACF regulation targets zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption in fleets, aiming to mitigate air pollution and combat climate change.
The EPA’s upcoming public hearing on August 14, 2024 is anticipated to shed light on the regulatory path forward. Stakeholders, including environmental advocates, industry representatives, and policymakers, will have the opportunity to voice their perspectives on the ACF regulation’s merits and implications.
