Daimler Trucks North America announced its new Western Star 49X model designed to increase the brand’s share in the heavy-duty vocational market.
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House Advances Diesel-Reduction Program
Legislation that would authorize a federal emissions reduction program and fund research and development for technologies across the environmental sector recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
September 29, 2020ERoad Go Helps Fleets Manage Pickup and Delivery Operations
ERoad has announced the release of ERoad Go, which connects to a truck fleet’s transportation management system to help dispatchers make better load assignments, get real-time updates on load position and reduce paperwork in the dispatch process.
September 29, 2020Trump Shows Off Lordstown Motors’ Endurance Electric Pickup Truck
WASHINGTON — The day before traveling to Cleveland for his first presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden, President Donald Trump inspected the new Endurance electric pickup truck from Ohio’s Lordstown Motors outside the White House, claiming success for boosting the region’s economy after General Motors shuttered its plant that made the Chevrolet Cruze.
September 28, 2020Lion Battery-Electric Trucks Bound for Amazon
Lion Electric announced that it will deliver 10 Class 6 battery-electric vehicles to Amazon.com Inc., with the first two arriving this year.
September 25, 2020Mercedes-Benz Heavy-Duty eActros Set for Production in 2021
Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced series production of its heavy-duty battery-electric eActros model intended for distribution applications is scheduled to start in 2021.
September 25, 2020Prestolite Expands Starter-Motor Warranty
Prestolite Electric announced it extended the Prestolite Power Promise warranty to its PowerPro Extreme 5 unit, offering extended coverage of up to two years and unlimited mileage to the truck starter motor.
September 25, 2020Mack Delivers LR Electric Refuse Truck to NYC
Mack Trucks announced it has delivered its heavy-duty LR Electric demonstration model to the New York City Department of Sanitation, which will put it through rigorous, real-world trials collecting refuse.
September 25, 2020Mack Touts Versatility of New Medium-Duty Models in Crowded Market
Mack is emphasizing its Class 8 experience with various applications as full production is underway for two new medium-duty models designed for various segments in that highly competitive market.
September 23, 2020TuSimple, Traton Group to Develop Autonomous Trucks in Europe
TuSimple, a developer of autonomous-driving technology for trucking, and Traton Group, Volkswagen AG’s heavy-truck unit, announced a partnership to develop SAE Level 4 self-driving trucks, calling it a first in Europe. Traton also took a minority stake in TuSimple.
September 23, 2020