ANAHEIM, Calif. — As Volvo Trucks continues to roll out battery-electric heavy-duty trucks to fleet customers across North America, the truck maker also is building its support network.
May 5, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Volvo Triples Electric Truck Dealer Network Since Last Year
Business, Technology, Equipment
Hyundai Brings Xcient Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to US
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Global vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co. premiered the production version of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck for the North American market.
May 5, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Navistar Expands Electric Truck Offerings
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Navistar is expanding its electric truck offerings and inked a partnership with Quanta Services to help fleets implement battery-electric vehicles efficiently.
May 5, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities
Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.
May 3, 2023Business, Equipment
March Used Class 8 Sales Down 20% Year-Over-Year
Sales of used Class 8 trucks in March decreased 19.8% year-over-year to 20,200 units from 25,200, ACT Research reported. However, month-over-month sales rose 14.8%.
May 3, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Tesla’s Swelling Inventory Suggests Continued Price Cuts
In the two weeks since Tesla alarmed investors by revealing how much of a toll discounts were taking on its profit margins, Elon Musk has bumped prices back up across the lineup.
May 3, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.
May 3, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023Business, 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, 2023Business, Equipment
Eaton Q1 Profit Rises 19.7% as It Eyes Megaprojects
Profits at Eaton Corp. rose 19.7% in the first quarter of 2023 on sales growth that beat company expectations.
May 2, 2023