LAS VEGAS — Electric and autonomous vehicles can help build more sustainable and efficient supply chains, but the freight transportation sector will need to overcome various challenges to realize their potential.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Daimler Automation Head Says Collaboration Key to Tech’s Success
LAS VEGAS — The leader of Daimler Truck North America’s autonomous technology division said the path to self-driving trucking will advance through partnerships like those her company has forged, and believes the outcome of such collaborations will ultimately benefit motor carriers.
February 1, 2023Rivian Cuts 6% of Workforce, Spares Blue Collar Workers
Rivian Automotive Inc. is reducing its headcount by 6%, but sparing assembly line workers at its sole operational plant in Normal, Ill., from the cutbacks.
February 1, 2023Daimler Unveils High-Efficiency SuperTruck II
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency tractor-trailer combination, featuring freight efficiency gains that the company said are built around equipment and components central to real-world tractor-trailer operation.
February 1, 2023DTNA’s John O’Leary Says Infrastructure Challenges Slowing EV Expansion
LAS VEGAS – Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary said charging infrastructure is the key issue limiting further expansion of electric vehicle growth in the trucking industry, and believes his company could be selling more EVs if infrastructure build-out was easier and happening more rapidly.
January 31, 2023Self-Driving Semis at Center of California Regulatory Conflict
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California regulators explore new rules to put self-driving semitrucks on the road, labor unions are rushing to the state Legislature to ask for a new law they say will protect their jobs.
January 31, 2023Tesla Gets Justice Department Subpoena for Self-Driving Features
The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc. related to its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features, according to a regulatory filing.
January 31, 2023Court Upholds Minnesota’s ‘Clean Car Rule’ Tied to California
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 30 upheld the state’s “Clean Car Rule,” which ties the state’s vehicle emission standards to California regulations.
January 30, 2023TravelCenters and Electrify America Team Up to Install EV Charging Stations
CLEVELAND — TravelCenters of America is teaming up with Electrify America to install more than 1,000 charging stalls for electric vehicles at more than 200 locations.
January 30, 2023Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network
Volvo Trucks North America has named Bergey’s Truck Centers as its second certified electric vehicle dealership in New Jersey, the company announced Jan. 26.
January 30, 2023