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DTNA, ACM Announce Collaboration

Daimler Trucks North America announced a three-year, $3 million, first-of-its-kind partnership with the American Center for Mobility that will allow customers to experience DTNA’s in-vehicle technology at test sites on ACM’s 500-acre campus in suburban Detroit.

October 4, 2021
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Traton SE Replaces CEO, Chief Financial Officer

Traton SE named Christian Levin CEO. He succeeds Matthias Gründler, who left the company.

October 4, 2021
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Cooper Tire Announces Fuel-Efficient Tire for Longhaul Fleets

Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand unveiled a new tire for commercial longhaul fleets designed to balance fuel efficiency with long miles, the company announced Oct. 4.

October 4, 2021
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Leasing Firm Avolon Cuts Deal to Convert Airbus A330s for Cargo

Jet-leasing firm Avolon Holdings Ltd. will work with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. to convert 30 Airbus SE wide-bodies for use as freighters, targeting an area in which demand has soared during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 4, 2021
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Ritchie Bros. COO Jim Kessler Adds Role of President

Ritchie Bros. announced that Jim Kessler, its chief operating officer, will take on the additional role of president.

October 1, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Yokohama Announces Price Increase for Consumer, Commercial Tires

Yokohama Tire will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires, the company announced Oct. 1.

October 1, 2021
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Kodiak Robotics Introduces Next-Gen Autonomous Truck

Kodiak Robotics has unveiled its fourth-generation autonomous truck, which is set to hit the roads during the fourth quarter.

October 1, 2021
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New EV Charger Can Provide 62 Miles of Range in 3 Minutes

ABB Ltd. is preparing to roll out the first of its ultra-fast charging stations in a matter of weeks, providing enough power in less than three minutes to charge any electric car to drive 62 miles.

September 30, 2021
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Navistar Launches Redesigned International MV Series

Navistar Inc. announced the launch of the redesigned International MV Series, calling it a reimagining of its Classes 6-7 vocational vehicle that focuses on increased maneuverability, visibility and safety.

September 29, 2021
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Electric Vans Roll Off Line That Once Made Gas-Guzzling Hummers

When the first snub-nosed, electric van rolled off the assembly line Sept. 28 at the Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. plant in Mishawaka, Ind., it was a proud moment for the company’s co-founder and CEO, Jim Taylor. The van, one in a run of 1,000 scheduled for this year, is among the first of its kind in the U.S. market: a fully electric, light-duty vehicle meant for delivery workers, contractors and other commercial fleets.

September 29, 2021