Orders placed with U.S. manufacturers for business equipment strengthened in August, extending to six months a solid run of robust capital investment that’s helping fuel economic growth.
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Western Star Launches 47X Model for Weight-Sensitive Vocational Market
Daimler Trucks North America has introduced the Western Star 47X vocational model, a Class 8 truck intended for lighter-weight applications than the heavier 49X introduced in September 2020.
September 23, 2021NACFE Finds Many Fleets Could Run Electric Trucks Now
Fleets in four market segments could switch to battery-electric vehicles right now, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency concluded after its recent Run on Less — Electric event.
September 23, 2021FedEx, Paccar, Aurora Launch Autonomous Trucking Pilot
Aurora Innovation Inc., Paccar Inc. and FedEx Corp. launched a commercial pilot of autonomous trucking in Texas.
September 22, 2021Ford, Redwood to Partner on Recycling EV Battery Materials
Redwood Materials Inc., the startup founded by Tesla alum J.B. Straubel, has formed a partnership with Ford Motor Co. to recycle and reuse key ingredients within the lithium-ion batteries that will power the automaker’s burgeoning fleet of electric vehicles.
September 22, 2021VW’s Traton Flags Significant Sales Hit From Chip Shortage
Volkswagen AG’s truck division Traton SE became the latest manufacturer to warn the global shortage of semiconductors is jeopardizing deliveries.
September 22, 2021Spec’ing Means Choosing What’s Best for Your Application, Experts Say
CLEVELAND — Spec’ing a new truck means you’ll need to consider options, metrics and features in light of your own needs, experts said.
September 22, 2021Bendix AD-HFi Air Dryer Available to Order
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced its new Bendix AD-HFi air dryer is available for order through several major North American commercial vehicle manufacturers.
September 21, 2021Trimble Adds Maintenance Software Integration
Trimble Transportation announced new integrations for its TMT Fleet Maintenance software.
September 21, 2021Medium-Duty Sales Fall 6.5% in August for Second-Lowest Month of 2021
Medium-duty U.S. retail sales in August just cleared 18,000 but were the second-lowest of 2021 after February’s bottom of 17,580, WardsAuto.com reported.
September 20, 2021