DUBLIN, Va. — The next generation of the 13-liter turbo compound engine from Volvo Trucks North America offers improved fuel economy over the current model, the company announced.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Trump Administration Poised to Pull California’s Clean-Car Power
The Trump administration has decided to advance a plan to strip California of its power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles on its own.
September 13, 2019NACFE Names Drivers for Regional Run on Less Showcase
Ten regional-haul drivers, whose experience ranges from one year to 42 years, will participate in the Regional Run on Less fuel efficiency roadshow from Oct. 7 through Oct. 25, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced Sept. 10.
September 10, 2019Gas Plants Will Be Made Obsolete by Wind, Solar, Study Says
Natural gas-fired power plants, which have crushed the economics of coal, are on the path to being undercut themselves by renewable power and big batteries, a study found.
September 9, 2019Porsche Unveils Its First Electric Car
Porsche picked Niagara Falls, a Chinese wind farm and a solar site in Germany to unveil its first all-electric sports car, underscoring the new Taycan’s central role in turning parent Volkswagen AG into the world’s leading seller of battery-powered vehicles.
September 4, 2019CNH Industrial to Invest $250 Million in Nikola Motor Co.
Startup truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. has secured a commitment of $250 million in funding from CNH Industrial N.V. — a leader in natural gas-powered trucks and buses and the parent company of Iveco trucks — in a move designed to accelerate the use of heavy-duty trucks that use battery-electric and fuel cell technologies in North America and Europe.
September 3, 2019Oculus Transport Gets C$45M Loan From Great Rock Capital
Great Rock Capital, a commercial finance company specializing in middle-market lending, lent C$45 million to Oculus Transport Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.
August 30, 2019BYD Selects Milea Truck as NYC Dealer
BYD Motors Inc. announced Milea Truck Sales and Leasing as its fully authorized truck dealer to support the New York metropolitan area.
August 30, 2019Cummins, UC-San Diego to Study Reusing EV Batteries
Cummins Inc. on Aug. 27 announced a multiyear partnership with the University of California-San Diego and its battery validation lab.
August 27, 2019DOE Announces $59 Million for Vehicle Technology Research
The U.S. Department of Energy announced it is devoting $59 million to 43 projects that will explore advanced vehicle technology research.
August 27, 2019