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100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations to be Installed From LA to Vegas
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.
Trucks
Mack Trucks Releases Mobile Off-Grid Charging System
Equipment
Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week
Fleet Maintenance
The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service
Batteries
Cat, CRH Sign Agreement for Electric Off-highway Trucks, Charging
Trucks
Work Truck OEMs Face the Challenges of Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration
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Fleet Maintenance
Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You
The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.
Fleet Maintenance
Caterpillar Launches Program to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution
The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.
Sponsored
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
Join this webinar with MAXAM to learn helpful tips to maintain the tires on your construction equipment and learn more about tire size, tread design, seasonal upkeep, tire pressure, hazard prevention, and ways to prolong tire life.
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Business
Cummins, Daimler Truck & Paccar Form Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in US
The partnership will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications and create jobs. Total investment is expected to be in the range of $2 billion to $3 billion for the 21-gigawatt hour factory.
Sustainability
What’s Driving Commercial Vehicle Electrification?
While the government's promotion of electric vehicles on the premise of combating climate change supports EV sales and battery manufacturing, the true reasons behind the switch are more complex.
Trucks
Battery Electric Truck Production Expected to Triple This Year
ACT Research and Rhein Associates in their latest report predict battery electric truck production to triple in 2023.
Fleet Maintenance
Cummins Launches Zero Emissions Brand Accelera
Accelera is advancing a range of zero-emissions solutions, including hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, e-axles, traction systems and electrolyzers, and will help Cummins reach its net zero emissions goal by 2050.
Construction Technology
Volvo Trucks Launches Connected Vehicle Analytics Tool
The Connected Vehicle Analytics (CVA) tool collects real-world data from fleet operations — including current truck configurations, daily routes, average speed and fuel consumption.
Service & Fuel Trucks
Duke Energy Partners with Daimler on EV Work Truck Fleets
The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.
Sponsored
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
Join this webinar with MAXAM to learn helpful tips to maintain the tires on your construction equipment and learn more about tire size, tread design, seasonal upkeep, tire pressure, hazard prevention, and ways to prolong tire life.
Trucks
Electrification is Coming for Mid-Size Fleets
With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Truck Improves Granite Visibility
Mack is showcasing the truck at World of Concrete this week.
Trucks
After a Flood: Tips for Tractor, Trailer Inspection, Reconditioning
The devastating floods in Florida resulting from Hurricane Ian will require massive relief and rebuilding efforts, many of which depend on the trucking industry and thousands of truck drivers.
Equipment
Truck Manufacturers Pivot Designs, Embrace Change in Face of Natural Disasters, COVID-19
The past three years created a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities for the trucking industry, from a worldwide, ongoing pandemic to increased hurricanes and wildfires to persistent supply chain and labor shortages.
Equipment
Manufacturers and Research Groups Discuss Mixed Signals of Trucking Industry, Possible Recession
This month's issue of Equipment Today focuses on the trucking and transportation industry, a vital segment facing multiple labor shortage and manufacturing challenges.
Trucks
Decarbonizing Medium, Heavy-Duty Trucks
Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Stellar Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo
Tommy Rorex of Stellar Industries gives us a walkaround of the new Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo.
Equipment
Navistar Moves Toward Sustainable Mobility with Collaboration and Modularity
Navistar and International Truck launch the S13 Integrated Powertrain that will begin full production in July 2023.
Equipment
Trucking Trends Lead the Fall Show Season
Mack Trucks and Grote Industries recently launched two technology-driven products that fit right in to top trends for the construction and trucking industries.
Gasoline Engines
Volvo I-Torque Powertrain
I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound (TC) engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See and low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Western Star Launches 57X Truck
Equipped with safety and connectivity features, the 57X is available with Detroit Powertrain components, including Detroit DT12 Direct or Overdrive AMT transmissions.
Sponsored
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
Join this webinar with MAXAM to learn helpful tips to maintain the tires on your construction equipment and learn more about tire size, tread design, seasonal upkeep, tire pressure, hazard prevention, and ways to prolong tire life.
Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
Hyundai Launches Two Articulated Dump Trucks
Designed for high-volume earthmoving projects, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks are available for order through Hyundai’s North American network of authorized dealers.
Fleet News
Report: Class 8 Used Truck Prices 75% Higher Than 2021
ACT Research filed a report today saying retail sales for Class 8 used trucks was down 24% in April, while prices were 75% higher than last year.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Meritor to Buy Siemens Commercial Vehicles Business
Cummins consented to and is supportive of Meritor's agreement and completing the acquisition of the Siemens Commercial Vehicles business.
Trucks
Daimler, Cummins Partner to Bring Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to North America
Cummins and Daimler are working together to upfit and validate Freightliner Cascadia trucks with a Cummins hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for use in North America.
Trucks
UPDATE: Work Truck Week 2022 Highlights Electrification and Customization
Check out even more highlights from North America's largest work truck event, including GM's Silverado EV, Ram ProMaster jobsite-focused cargo van, Mack Trucks' new heavy-duty transmission option for medium-duty trucks and more.
Trucks
Stellar Highlights New Telescopic Hooklift at NTEA Work Truck Week
Showcased at Work Truck Week 2022 in Indianapolis, the 18,000-lb.-capacity hoist is built for a Class 4 to 7 chassis and has a 35.63/54-in. hook height.
Trucks
Navistar Ensures Class 6 to 8 Vehicles Have a Fully Connected Future
Company announces the standardization of a factory-installed telematics device on all new builds of Class 6 to 8 International Truck and IC Bus vehicles, including electric models.
Trucks
Mack Pushes Beyond Medium-duty Boundaries with New Allison Transmission Option
New transmission option will enable Mack MD Series trucks to take on heavier-duty applications that require increased power and vehicle weight ratings. plus utilize a live power PTO.
Truck Parts & Components
PACCAR Rolls Out TX-18 and TX-18 Pro Automated Transmissions
These transmissions are designed to exclusively work with the MX-11 and MX-13 engines used in vocational applications including heavy haul, dump truck and cranes.
Business
Cummins to Acquire Meritor
The transaction aims to strengthen Cummins’ range of powertrain components and accelerate development of electrified power solutions.
Truck Parts & Components
Reduce Carbon Emissions Utilizing Familiar IC Engine Technology
Cummins will offer fuel agnostic internal combustion engines based on common platforms to reduce upfront cost and OEM design requirements.