Aeva Technologies Inc. has won a multiyear contract to supply Daimler Truck Holding AG with technology to help advance autonomous driving on highways.
January 9, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Lidar Maker Aeva Wins Multiyear Contract for Daimler Trucks
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Goodyear Unveils Plans for Sustainable EV Tires at CES
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is developing a product for electric vehicles that it says will bolster their competitiveness against gas-powered vehicles by extending tire duration.
January 9, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Drivewyze Offers Free Access to New Safety System
WASHINGTON — Transportation technology company Drivewyze announced at the Transportation Research Board conference Jan. 9 that it is making its new safety system available at no cost.
January 9, 2024Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
TRB Unveils Critical Issues Report
WASHINGTON — A guiding document outlining issues deemed highly important across transportation modes was unveiled for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
January 8, 2024Business, Technology, TCA
VinFast Names Vietnam’s Richest Billionaire New CEO
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric carmaker building a multibillion-dollar factory in North Carolina, has replaced its CEO and CFO in the company's latest executive shuffle.
January 8, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Nikola Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV at CES
LAS VEGAS — Nikola Corp. showcased the range and maneuverability of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Jan. 7 during a test ride at CES 2024.
January 8, 2024Business, Technology
Daimler Truck Deputy Chair Wary of 15% Cost Savings Target
Daimler Truck Holding is not likely to achieve the 15% reduction in operating costs, investment and research and development expenditures it’s targeting by 2025, its deputy chairman said.
January 8, 2024Business, Technology, TCA
Stellantis Sales Drop 1% in 2023; Plug-In Hybrids Up
Stellantis NV reported a 1% U.S. sales decline in 2023, the company said Jan. 3. The automaker sold 1.527 million new vehicles last year, down from about 1.547 million sold in 2023.
January 8, 2024Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Driverless Truck Companies Hoping to Ditch Human Copilots
Driverless trucks with no humans on board will soon cruise Texas highways if three firms have their way despite objections from critics who say finances, not safety, is behind the timetable.
January 5, 2024Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla Recalls Chinese Exports to Fix Steering, Door Glitches
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.
January 5, 2024