Daimler Truck North America and its partners in the proposed Greenlane electric and hydrogen vehicle fueling network expect to break ground at their first sites in early 2024.
October 4, 2023Business, Technology
Greenlane to Break Ground on Charging Network in Early 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Daimler Unveils Freightliner Medium-Duty eM2 Truck
ANAHEIM, Calif. Daimler Truck North America premiered the Freightliner eM2, the latest entry in its line of electric vehicles, during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo May 2.
May 2, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
DTNA's OLeary: No Time to Waste Building EV Infrastructure
ANAHEIM, Calif. DTNA chief John OLeary called for the industry to move at the speed of right in developing electric vehicle infrastructure.
May 2, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Velocity Buys 200 Battery-Electric Trucks for Rental Fleet
Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing is adding 200 battery-electric trucks to its commercial truck rental and full-service truck leasing business, the company announced March 22.
March 27, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Breaking News
Daimler Unveils High-Efficiency SuperTruck II
LAS VEGAS Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency tractor-trailer combination, featuring freight efficiency gains that the company said are built around equipment and components central to real-world tractor-trailer operation.
February 1, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
DTNAs John OLeary Says Infrastructure Challenges Slowing EV Expansion
LAS VEGAS Daimler Truck North America CEO John OLeary said charging infrastructure is the key issue limiting further expansion of electric vehicle growth in the trucking industry, and believes his company could be selling more EVs if infrastructure build-out was easier and happening more rapidly.
January 31, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
DTNA, Lytx to Partner on Factory-Installed Dual Camera Module
Daimler Truck North America announced plans to offer a complete factory-installed dual camera module from video telematics provider Lytx on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
October 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
DTNA Unveils Plus Series for Classes 6-8 Freightliner Models
Daimler introduced major updates to the interior and electrical systems of its M2 and SD models, including new safety and connectivity systems.
September 13, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Cummins to Build Fuel Cells for Freightliner Cascadia
LONG BEACH, Calif. Cummins Inc. will supply market leader Freightliner, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, with a Cummins hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for the heavy-duty Cascadia model, Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger said in a surprise announcement.
May 12, 2022Business, Equipment
Detroit Expands Service Training Center to Add EV Courses
Daimler Truck North America announced the opening of its expanded Detroit Service Training Center, which will be used to train technicians in electric powertrain service, battery maintenance and full truck repair.
April 4, 2022