MOUNT VERNON, Wash. Kenworth Truck Co. is wrapping up tests on a zero-emissions hydrogen-electric Class 8 truck that will be operating in drayage applications in Southern California by the end of March, company executives said.
February 8, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Kenworth Preps Hydrogen-Electric T680 for Drayage at SoCal Ports
Business, Technology, Equipment
Volvo Prepares for Future of Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America views urban distribution and other pickup and delivery applications as the starting point for battery-powered electric trucks in North America, but Europe is the first market where its parent company will enter the segment.
January 23, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
ACT Seeks Participants in Study of Electric Vehicle Market
ACT Research Co. is developing a multiclient study to define a vision of the United States and Canada market potential for electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles stretching into the year 2035.
December 1, 2017Perspective
Opinion: Technology No Matter How Cool Has to Pay Off
I am addicted to technology. At home I have a 3-D printer and a semi-autonomous drone aircraft. Amazons voice-controlled Alexa app manages my schedule, controls the lights in my house and plays games with my kids. Googles Nest home services system features a thermostat that manages the temperature in our house and provides real-time security video of the property. And we have countless media streaming devices computers, gaming systems, smart TVs and tablets.
December 1, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Tesla Reveals Price Range for Electric Semi
Tesla Inc. said the expected price for its all-electric Class 8 truck will range from $150,000 to $200,000.
November 28, 2017Business, Technology, Autonomous
Federal-Mogul Acquires Controlled Power Technologies
Federal-Mogul Powertrain completed the acquisition of U.K.-based Controlled Power Technologies Ltd., which has expertise in the development and manufacture of powertrain technologies for electrification and hybridization.
November 27, 2017Business, Technology, Fuel
Daimler Steps Up Electric Truck Rollout as Tesla Rivalry Looms
Daimler AG is stepping up plans to roll out electric-powered trucks as the worlds largest maker of commercial vehicles seeks to fend off newcomers like Tesla Inc. and Deutsche Post AG.
October 30, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment
Daimler Takes Steps to Separate Car, Truck Units
Daimler AG announced it is taking steps to separate its Daimler Trucks & Bus and Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions into two legally independent and more entrepreneurial entities still under the roof and the lead of Daimler.
October 19, 2017Business
Cummins to Acquire Battery Pack Developer Brammo
Cummins Inc. announced it is acquiring Brammo Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications.
October 16, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Cummins Debuts All-Electric Demonstration Truck, the Aeos
COLUMBUS, Ind. Cummins Inc. has unveiled a concept truck with an all-electric powertrain, highlighting the diesel engine manufacturers commitment to electric power as an important part of its future.
August 29, 2017