Almost 600 of the Volvo Group AB unit’s battery-electric straight trucks and tractors are now operational in the U.S. and Canada, collectively driving more than 200,000 miles every week.
December 10, 2024Fleet Equipment News
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.
Volvo’s VNR Electric Reaches 10 Million Customer Miles
Lion Electric President Nicolas Brunet Resigns
The president of Canadian electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric Co. resigned as the cash-poor company made a last-ditch attempt to stay afloat.
December 10, 2024FreightVana Buys Brokerage Operations of Loadsmith
FreightVana believes the deal will boost its position in the power-only brokerage segment. Loadsmith provides power-only and standard freight brokerage.
December 9, 2024Continental Launches Longhaul Drive Tire
Continental launched a new longhaul drive tire for the U.S. market.
December 9, 2024Former Ram Boss Back at Stellantis After Tavares’ Ouster
Former Stellantis NV executive Tim Kuniskis will rejoin the automaker to run the Ram pickup brand as the company plots a turnaround following the ouster of CEO Carlos Tavares.
December 9, 2024Mack Expands EV Certified Dealer Network
Mack Trucks now has 65 electric vehicle certified dealers in North America, it said.
December 9, 2024Bus, Truck Maker Lion Electric Sells Facility to Raise Funds
Days after laying off 400 staff and halting production at its Joliet, Ill., bus manufacturing plant, Lion continued its ongoing fundraising push with the building sale.
December 6, 2024Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service needs to replace aging trucks, and he wasn’t aware of an effort by the incoming presidential administration to cancel plans to buy EVs.
December 6, 2024Survey: EV Reliability Improves but Still Lags Gas Models
DETROIT — The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.
December 5, 2024Honda Recalls Nearly 206,000 SUVs to Fix Fuel Filler Tubes
DETROIT — Honda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the fuel filler neck can separate from the filler pipe in a crash, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
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