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Outsourcing Repair: Fleets Look to Third-Party Maintenance Services

With the increased volume of OTR shipping and the rising average cost of new and used Class 8 diesel trucks, the importance of scheduled and emergency maintenance practices remains crucial.

October 8, 2021

Single Drive Axles Could Reduce Your Fuel Bill

Even with the best basic specs, additional fuel savings will come from substituting a single drive axle for the standard tandem axle drive system.

October 8, 2021

Scholarships Bring Opportunities to Students Looking for a Sustainable Career Path

Graduates of diesel technician programs will enter a market with an increasing technician shortage.

October 8, 2021

2022 Is the Year of Research and Discovery for TMC and Its Partners

TMC is anticipating the ability to pursue several research projects under its agreement with FPInnovations/The PIT Group that had been deferred because of COVID impacts and restrictions. This partnership enables TMC to bring its own research projects directly to The PIT Group, including accessing on-track testing capabilities.

October 8, 2021

Smart Robots Do All the Work at Nissan’s ‘Intelligent’ Plant

KAMINO KAWA, Japan — Nissan’s “intelligent factory” hardly has any human workers. The robots do the work, including welding and mounting. They do the paint jobs and inspect their own paint jobs.

October 8, 2021

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Move HQ From California to Texas

Tesla will relocate its headquarters from Palo Alto, Calif., to Austin, Texas, though the electric-car maker will keep expanding its manufacturing capacity in the Golden State, CEO Elon Musk said Oct. 7.

October 8, 2021

US Loosens China’s Grip on Lithium Battery Industry

The U.S. is narrowing the gap on China’s dominance of the $46 billion lithium-ion battery industry thanks to investments from Tesla Inc. and the Biden administration’s policy push to drive growth of electric vehicles.

October 7, 2021

Failing DEF Sensors Getting Software Fixes From OEMs

Software overrides for diesel exhaust fluid sensors that are in perilously short supply are making their way from truck manufacturers to repair shops, helping keep equipment on the road and prevent engine shutdowns that can leave a truck stranded when the sensors fail.

October 7, 2021

Rivian’s Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, but Fate Is Tied to Amazon

On Oct. 1, Rivian shared new details of the Amazon deal in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing how closely its fate is tied to one of its biggest benefactors.

October 7, 2021