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Daimler, Waymo Outfitting Custom Chassis for Autonomous Driving

Daimler reported a custom Class 8 chassis specifically intended to support SAE Level 4 driving is being outfitted through its partnership with the autonomous technology company Waymo.

December 7, 2021
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DTNA Launches EV Consulting Services, Chargers

Daimler Trucks North America announced its new Detroit eConsulting services and the Detroit eFill line of electric commercial vehicle chargers intended to support fleets and customers in the deployment of all-electric trucks.

May 14, 2021
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Hub Group Begins Electric Truck Fleet Pilot

Hub Group will operate a Freightliner eCascadia in its electric truck fleet pilot as part of an objective to deploy commercial EVs in real-world applications, the company announced April 23.

April 23, 2021
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DTNA Opens Site for Fueling EVs

Daimler Trucks North America and Portland General Electric announced the opening in Portland, Ore., of what they called the first-of-its-kind heavy-duty electric truck charging site.

April 21, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Cummins Top Supplier of Class 8 Engines in 2020

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. narrowly claimed the lead for the most Class 8 engines supplied in North America in 2020, pulling ahead by just 1,066 units over next-in-line Detroit, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America.

February 17, 2021
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John O’Leary to Succeed Roger Nielsen as CEO of DTNA

Daimler Truck AG announced it appointed John O’Leary as the next president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, the leading truck maker in North America, effective April 1.

February 16, 2021
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DTNA Names Rakesh Aneja to Lead eMobility Unit

Daimler Trucks North America announced the appointment of Rakesh Aneja as the company’s new head of eMobility that is focused on electric drive systems.

February 2, 2021
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Daimler, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø See Path to Autonomous Trucking as Marathon

One year after Daimler Trucks purchased a majority share in U.S.-based ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to develop Level 4 autonomous trucks, efforts have accelerated to bring out highly automated trucks within the decade, company executives said.

September 3, 2020
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Daimler Appoints Rainer Müller-Finkeldei to SVP Post

Daimler Trucks North America appointed Rainer Müller-Finkeldei senior vice president of engineering and technology.

August 4, 2020
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Daimler Posts Q2 Net Loss, Lower Revenue as Pandemic Slashes Demand

The Daimler Group reported a net loss and lower revenue in the second quarter as demand for its trucks, vans, buses and cars fell amid the global novel coronavirus pandemic.

July 23, 2020