electrictruck

LLN (4/12/22) – Truck makers are saying full steam ahead on electric trucks – but the group that represents them in Washington, D.C., is trying to put the brakes on. So what’s going on? Also, it's vital to have your truck in good working order when you head out onto the road, the same applies for your health. We’ll focus on DOT physicals and what you can do to get your health in check with Stephen Kane of Rolling Strong. And New York and New Mexico are the latest states to offer fuel tax relief through a tax holiday.

0:00 – Newscast.

09:59 – Getting ready for your DOT physical.

24:53 – Fuel tax holidays.

39:35 – Electric trucks – go or no go?

LLN (6/17/21) – A shortage of battery-making materials could stall the government’s changeover to electric vehicles – and might also affect commercial trucking efforts. Meanwhile, after two hearings, we have a better idea of where the highway bill is going. Also, two big actions in our nation’s capital could have a big impact on your daily life – the Senate version of the highway bill, and the Biden administration regulatory agenda. Both contain things such as automatic emergency braking. And 2021 is fast becoming the year of the domino, as supply chain disruptions continue to effect freight and rates.

0:00 – Newscast.

10:15 – Senate highway bill; Biden regulatory agenda.

25:07 – Shortages driving freight market.

39:57 – Electric truck efforts; more on highway bill.

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Rob Ward from Legacy EV grew up loving and learning about vehicles at his Granddads service station. Fast forward 25 years and Rob is still messing with vehicles - this time its just with electric motors and batteries to provide prospective buyers what they will need to transform their classic into an EV! 

Good luck Rob and thanks for your time, Ronnie