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Scania Will Offer Electric Trucks as Pay-Per-Use

Scania is combining with logistics firm sennder Technologies to deploy 100 e-trucks to carriers in Germany.

November 8, 2023
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Rivian to End Exclusivity With Amazon

Electric vehicle maker Rivian said Nov. 7 that it will allow other companies to purchase its fleet of delivery vans, ending an exclusive agreement with Amazon.

November 8, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Wyoming to Alert Truckers at Risk for Blow-Over Crashes

Wyoming transportation officials are deploying a new roadway messaging system to help truckers avoid dangerous blow-over crashes on interstates as winter's peak accident season nears.

November 7, 2023
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Watchdog Group Cites Widespread ‘Predatory’ Lease Agreements

A study by a U.S. government financial consumer group has concluded that there is widespread risk for truckers being rushed into signing so-called predatory lease-purchase agreements.

November 7, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Tevva Files Suit Against ElectraMeccanica in Arizona

Tevva Motors Ltd. filed suit against ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Nov. 3 as the dispute between the onetime partners in building a Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck escalates.

November 6, 2023
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Aftermarket Parts Costs Are Stabilizing

Industry leaders are pointing to several positive indicators that have caused a drop in aftermarket parts prices in the second quarter of 2023 from the first quarter.

November 6, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

EPA Will Review Salmon-Killing Chemical in Vehicle Tires

U.S. regulators say they will review the use of a chemical found in most tires as West Coast Native American tribes petition to have it banned because it kills salmon as they return from the ocean.

November 6, 2023
BusinessEquipment

UAW Members at Michigan Ford Plant Approve New Contract

DETROIT — Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.

November 3, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Mack Trucks Launches Subscription-Based Leasing for MD Electric

SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks on Oct. 30 launched ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option for the MD Electric truck.

November 2, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Mack Trucks Showcases MD Electric Truck in California

SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks showcased its medium-duty MD Electric truck Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Sonoma Raceway.

November 2, 2023