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Cummins Details Revamped X15 Engine Lineup

Cummins Inc. executives recently detailed the plans for the companys updated X15 engine platform, including how the so-called HELM fuel-agnostic architecture got its name.

March 5, 2024
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TMC-Fullbay Report: Repair Shop Sales, Labor Rates Rise

NEW ORLEANS Heavy-duty repair shops continued to grow their sales last year as labor rates climbed, according to a report from TMC and Fullbay, a provider of repair shop management software.

March 5, 2024
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EPA, DOE Offer $9.4 Million Grant to Develop New Biofuels

A new partnership has been formed between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy to release $9.4 million in grants to develop future advanced biofuels.

March 5, 2024
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Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes

Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new end-of-queue warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.

March 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Grote, Stoneridge Showcase Smart Trailer Tech

NEW ORLEANS Component and technology supplier Grote Industries showcased its connected trailer system with an added rearview camera at TMC 2024.

March 5, 2024
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Biden Administration Expected to Soften Emissions Rules

The Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

March 5, 2024
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Orlandos Self-Driving Shuttle Restarts

Sidelined for four months following a crash, Orlandos self-driving bus downtown planned a restart of its test runs March 5.

March 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mitchell 1 Bundles Diagnostics Data With Nexiq Software

NEW ORLEANS Maintenance shop technology provider Mitchell 1 has partnered with Nexiq Technologies to offer a one-stop diagnostic information resource for the truck service industry.

March 4, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

P.S.I. Enhances Data Portal, Supports Goodyear TPMS

NEW ORLEANS P.S.I. executive Craig Smith calls Goodyears TPMS Plus tire management technology featuring TireView, P.S.I.'s TPMS, "a complete tire management program.

March 4, 2024
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Nikola Appoints Ex-Eaton Finance Chief Thomas Okray as CFO

Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. appointed Thomas Okray as chief financial officer March 4, ending a three-month stint where CEO Steve Girsky wore both hats.

March 4, 2024