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Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.

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Nikola Chooses Mark Russell as President

Mark Russell has joined Nikola Corp.’s executive management team as president at a time when the company said it is poised to start production of several groundbreaking zero-emissions vehicles.

February 26, 2019
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Warning Signs Flash for Detroit as Jeep Wranglers Pile Up on Dealer Lots

An unexpected spike in inventory of Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s iconic Jeep is stoking concern that the American SUV boom that has fueled Detroit automakers’ profit is reaching its limits.

February 26, 2019
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Allison Transmission Reports Record Revenue, Net Income for 2018

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported record annual revenue and net income for 2018 while tax-related and interest expense factors led to mixed fourth-quarter results.

February 26, 2019
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Wabtec Merger Complete as Strike Threat Hangs Over GE Plant

The merger of GE Transportation, one of the original business units of the General Electric Co., and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. is complete as of Feb. 25.

February 25, 2019
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Rocketail Offers Rear Fairing

Rocketail announced the launch of Rocketail Wing, its rear drag-reduction technology for trailers.

February 25, 2019
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Tesla’s Model 3 Dominated Global Electric-Car Market in 2018

Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedan took command of the global electric-car market last year, outselling the nearest competitor by about 50%.

February 25, 2019
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Daimler Joins BMW in Bid to Be a Force in Ride-Hailing Sector

Daimler AG and BMW AG are pouring more than 1 billion euros into their joint car-sharing and ride-hailing businesses to take on the likes of Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc.

February 22, 2019
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BNSF Plans $400 Million in Upgrades to Texas Rail System

Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway Co. will spend $405 million this year to upgrade its rail system running throughout Texas.

February 22, 2019
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Tesla Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation

Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 lost a coveted recommendation from Consumer Reports, dropping its brand from the top 10 of the magazine’s closely watched annual ranking. The electric-car maker’s shares dropped.

February 21, 2019
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Amazon to Disclose More Details on Environmental Impact

Amazon.com announced it will disclose its carbon footprint later this year, giving consumers and investors new insight into the environmental cost of its popular two-day shipping.

February 20, 2019