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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
David Roeder

Uber Freight starts its first electric-truck test in California

Uber Freight is involved in a test of systems for managing electric heavy-duty trucks. (Provided)

Chicago-based logistics broker Uber Freight said it has launched its first program to expand use of electric trucks in shipping.

The company, part of the ride-hailing provider Uber Technologies, said it is cooperating with a shipper and WattEV, which plans a nationwide network of charging facilities for heavy-duty vehicles. The program is being tested on routes in Southern California and will generate data for making truck transportation more sustainable.

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