BEIJING — China’s auto sales plunged 81.7% in February from a year ago after much of the economy was shut down to fight a virus outbreak, an industry group reported March 12.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Stakeholders’ Input Key to Shaping AV 4.0, Says USDOT Nominee Finch Fulton
WASHINGTON — Industry stakeholders will assist U.S. Department of Transportation officials in shaping their latest version of guidelines for autonomous vehicles, said Finch Fulton, nominee to become assistant secretary for transportation policy.
March 12, 2020Kenworth Announces New Twin Steer Configuration
Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced a new factory-installed twin steer configuration for its Kenworth T880 intended for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-inch axle spacing to meet local bridge laws and enhance overall load-carrying capacity.
March 11, 2020Uber Resumes Testing Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco
Uber has resumed testing of robot cars in San Francisco, two years after one caused a fatal accident in Arizona.
March 11, 2020Future Truck Trends on Display at Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS — The momentum with which electrification for commercial trucks is evolving was a key topic at the Work Truck Show and accompanying Green Truck Summit here, with discussions focused on the technology’s potentially robust pulling power, the challenges of building out a charging network and the pace at which innovation and consolidation are constantly bringing change to this nascent market.
March 11, 2020Tesla Scouts for Cybertruck Plant Location in Central US
Tesla Inc. will build its in-development Cybertruck at a new plant in the U.S., CEO Elon Musk tweeted, likely triggering a state-by-state competition similar to one he set off six years ago.
March 11, 2020Mack Announces Active Steering for Granite Models
Mack Trucks announced its active steering system, Mack Command Steer, will be available for ordering in its Granite axle-back vocational models in the third quarter.
March 10, 2020Mercedes-Benz Unveils Upgrades to Vito Vans
Mercedes-Benz, a unit of Daimler AG, announced March 10 extensively upgraded versions of its diesel-powered Vito van available for ordering in Europe now and its battery electric eVito model available for ordering this summer.
March 10, 2020Autonomous Tech Company Locomation Signs Deal With Wilson Logistics
Autonomous-trucking technology provider Locomation and Wilson Logistics, a Springfield, Mo.-based trucking and transportation logistics company, have announced a multiyear partnership.
March 9, 2020DTNA Launches Second Program With Customers to Test Electric Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America announced six heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadias and two medium-duty eM2 106 all-electric trucks were included in the launch of its customer experience fleet initiative as part of its electric truck program.
March 6, 2020