Uber believes its self-driving software that chooses how to react when it detects objects in the roadway is the cause behind a fatal collision between one of its vehicles and a pedestrian.
May 8, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Roush Gets Electric With Ford F-650
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Roush CleanTech unveiled its all-electric technology in a Ford F-650, marking an expansion of its alternative-fuel market beyond propane autogas and compressed natural gas.
May 8, 2018TechnologyEquipmentLogistics
ENow Shows 53-Foot Trailer With Solar-Based Refrigeration
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Solar technology provider eNow unveiled a 53-foot refrigerated trailer with solar panels mounted on its roof, calling it the first such all-electric solar-based refrigeration system to be deployed.
May 8, 2018BusinessEquipment
April Class 8 Orders Miss Historic Mark
Class 8 orders in April cleared 34,000, while the swollen backlog from months of strong demand kept them from going even higher, according to ACT Research Co., and others pointed to a parts supply chain under strain.
May 8, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousTCA
Nation’s First Self-Driving Car Service for the Public Coming to Texas
FRISCO, Texas — The nation’s first self-driving car service for the public will begin here in July.
May 8, 2018BusinessEquipment
Paccar Increases Quarterly Dividend
Paccar Inc. declared a 12% increase to the regular quarterly cash dividend.
May 8, 2018BusinessEquipment
Dodge’s and Chevy’s Deep Discounts Portend Old-Pickup Price War
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and General Motors Co. have trimmer, high-tech trucks coming this year that will fetch top-dollar prices. For now, the automakers are dialing up discounts on outgoing models.
May 8, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics
Fifty-Mile Drone Flights Beckon as Industry Pushes FAA on Rules
Retailers, railroads and electricity companies are pressing for U.S. government approval to fly drones longer distances. Regulators, geared to an aviation industry that can take five years to get a new jetliner in the air, are struggling to adjust to the breakneck pace.
May 8, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Peterbilt Displays All-Electric Class 8 Truck
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed its all-electric Model 579 day cab tractor at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, which was held April 30-May 4.
May 8, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Dana, Workhorse Focus on E-Drive Axle
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dana Inc. and Workhorse Group Inc. showed a concept model medium-duty truck designed for city delivery featuring Dana’s Spicer Electrified, an integrated e-drive axle whose lighter weight allows for higher payloads.
May 8, 2018