ETruck Transportation expects to begin producing powertrains that turn Class 8 diesel trucks into hybrid battery-electric vehicles by the end of 2024, according to a senior executive.
June 13, 2024Trucking Business News
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ETruck Sees Hybrid-Converted Semis Arriving by End of 2024
Port of Los Angeles Imports Fell 4.5% in May
Imports at the Port of Los Angeles remained above the pre-pandemic peak in the first five months of 2024 despite ticking down in May compared to a year before.
June 13, 2024Developer Uptake Launches Tire Air Pressure Management Tool
Analytics specialist Uptake is set to launch a product suite intended to aid carriers’ tire management and improve fuel efficiency.
June 13, 2024Honda Launches Long-Awaited Electric Van Starting at $15,550
Honda will launch its long-awaited electric van in October, starting at $15,550, as it pushes forward with its decarbonization goals despite a slowdown in electric vehicle sales.
June 12, 2024Software to Allow Fleets to Make Sure Drivers Buckle Up
A software tool launching in the third quarter of 2024 is set to allow carriers to make sure drivers are buckled up before they set off, the developer said.
June 12, 2024US Class 8 Sales Fall 18% in 10th Straight Month of Declines
U.S. Class 8 retail sales hit their 10th consecutive month of year-over-year shortfalls in May, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
June 12, 2024Tennessee in July to Curb Predatory Vehicle Booting, Towing
In a move to combat predatory towing in the state, after July 1 Tennessee will prohibit installation of a boot on any truck or trailer clearly identified as a commercial vehicle.
June 12, 2024Thieves Target EV Charging Stations for Copper Wiring
Thieves have been targeting EV charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.
June 12, 2024US Inflation Cooled in May
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that a pickup in prices that occurred early this year may have passed.Â
June 12, 2024FedEx to Cut Up to 2,000 Europe Jobs
FedEx Corp. plans to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in Europe, the latest move by the package delivery giant to streamline its global workforce and rein in costs.
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