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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

BYD Reportedly Hires Another Stellantis Executive

Chinas BYD Co. reportedly is hiring the former U.K. chief of Stellantis NV as the EV maker builds a team of European executives to lead its expansion in the region.

October 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fords Profit Outlook Falls Short as EV Demand Slows

Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes this year will be about $10 billion, down from a previous outlook for as much as $12 billion, the company said Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
Business, Equipment

United Rentals Hits Q3 Revenue High, Faces Margin Pressure

United Rentals Inc. set a quarterly revenue record in Q3 on surging demand in its specialty rentals segment, but the company faced margin pressure on bottom-line results.

October 28, 2024
Business, Equipment

International Motors Q3 Profit Almost Doubles as Sales Soar

Profit at International Motors almost doubled year on year in Q3 as the OEM cleared a delivery backlog caused by a Q2 fire at a mirror supplier, with truck sales jumping more than 40%.

October 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Voltera Adds Two California Truck Charging Locations

Securing these two sites in California is a significant step forward in our mission to support the electrification of commercial fleets, said Sylvia Hendron.

October 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Autonomous Yard Tractor Developer Outrider Raises $62M

Autonomous electric yard tractor software developer Outrider raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round, it said Oct. 24.

October 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

VW Plans to Close Three German Factories

Volkswagen AG plans to close at least three factories in Germany as Europes biggest automaker tries to slash expenses to become more competitive.

October 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck Maker Scania Plans Complete Shift to Northvolt

Volkswagens truck manufacturing brand Scania plans to equip all its future electric trucks with Northvolt batteries, in a vote of confidence for the cash-strapped Swedish battery maker.

October 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla Targets Full Semi Production by End of 2026

Tesla expects production of its Semi Class 8 tractor to accelerate to full throttle by the end of 2026, according to a senior executive, as the automaker offers more details about the vehicle.

October 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

VWs Scout Motors Adds New Hybrid Models

Volkswagen AGs forthcoming Scout line of battery-powered sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks is adding gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines to the mix.

October 25, 2024