Ongoing shortages of replacement parts for failed diesel exhaust fluid quality sensors are believed to be causing thousands of trucks nationwide to be disabled and parked.
September 9, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
OEMs Outline Vision for EV Transition Phases, Targets for Next 20 Years
LONG BEACH, Calif.— Truck maker executives said they are preparing for when broader support for zero-emission vehicles will come and sales will climb. For now, financial incentives, sell-side rules and the promise of corporate sustainability goals are supporting the medium- and heavy-duty truck electrification market.
September 9, 2021GovernmentBusinessEquipment
STB Seeks Input on First- and Last-Mile Rail Service Issues
The Surface Transportation Board is seeking comments on issues related to first-mile and last-mile rail service, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8.
September 8, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Clean Technology Mix for Fleets Is Coming, Upstart Companies Say
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The uncertain residual value of emerging zero-emission trucks is a concern of prospective buyers. But Craig Knight, CEO of fuel cell technology provider Hyzon Motors Inc., is offering reassurance to his customers.
September 8, 2021BusinessEquipmentFuel
Maersk Joins Buffett to Invest in Startup Promising Green Fuel
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S has agreed to buy a minority stake in a green-fuel startup backed by Warren Buffett, as the world’s largest container line latches on to new technologies to decarbonize its fleet.
September 8, 2021BusinessEquipment
Mack Trucks Dealer Nextran Expands Locations With Acquisition
Nextran Truck Centers added three locations with the acquisition of Westfall-O’Dell Truck Sales, Mack Trucks announced Sept. 1.
September 7, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics
VTNA Plant to Be Supplied Using VNR Electric Trucks
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, will be deployed on local logistics routes servicing the company’s New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va., by the end of 2021, the company announced.
September 7, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Shell, Meritor Make Case for Lower Emissions
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Shell and Meritor Inc. have withstood abrupt changes in an evolving transportation industry because of their ability to adapt to new technologies.
September 7, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Dana Announces New HD, MD e-Axles
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dana Inc. announced an expansion of its Spicer Electrified e-powertrain offerings to include a family of single and tandem e-axles designed for a variety of Classes 7 and 8 applications.
September 7, 2021BusinessEquipmentFuel
Orange EV Yard Trucks Surpass 3 Million Miles of Usage
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Orange EV announced several milestones achieved for its yard trucks: 3 million miles of usage, 1 million hours of operation, and an average uptime of 97% for trucks built since 2018 and 99% for trucks built since 2020.
September 7, 2021