LONG BEACH, Calif. — Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America, has unveiled its production-ready eCascadia Class 8 electric truck, built on the best-selling heavy-duty truck platform in North America.
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How Anglo American Developed the World’s Biggest Hydrogen-Fueled Truck
Four years ago, Anglo American Plc couldn’t find any industry partners to support its idea of replacing open-pit mining’s monster diesel trucks with climate-friendly, green hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
May 10, 2022HMM to Continue Deploying More Ships as Port Congestion Persists
HMM Co., the biggest container-shipping line in South Korea, will continue deploying more vessels than usual to try to meet demand from the country’s exporters struggling to transport goods overseas.
May 10, 2022Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DHL to Partner on Hub-to-Hub Transport
Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced it will offer a new hub-to-hub autonomous transport solution in North America, designed to serve shippers, carriers, logistics service providers and freight brokers.
May 9, 2022Industry Leaders Raise Concern About Proposed EPA NOx Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing its first new rules governing heavy-truck nitrogen oxide emissions in two decades, but engine manufacturers say the proposals would be difficult to meet and counterproductive because they could slow the move to cleaner technology.
May 9, 2022Rivian Tumbles After Report of Ford Share Sale at a Discount
Rivian Automotive Inc. sank 21% after a media report that Ford Motor Co. is selling 8 million of its shares in the electric-pickup maker at a discount.
May 9, 2022FHWA to Extend Inspection Requirements for Bridges
The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule that will extend inspection requirements for some of the nation’s bridges from 24 months to 48 months, and in some cases, 72 months.
May 6, 2022White House Aims to Boost Electrical Grid With Grant Program
Launching a $2.3 billion effort for states and tribes to revamp the national power grid is the latest White House effort to bolster electricity usage to modernize transportation infrastructure.
May 6, 2022Torc Names Penske for Maintenance on Autonomous Test Fleet
Self-driving-vehicle technology developer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø announced Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.
May 6, 2022VTNA Adds First EV-Certified Dealer in Pennsylvania
Volvo Trucks North America announced TransEdge Truck Centers recently became the truck maker’s first certified electric vehicle dealer in Pennsylvania.
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