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DTNA Marks Heavy-Duty Engine Platform Milestone

Daimler Trucks North America is marking the production of its 1 millionth heavy-duty engine platform engine. It is a shared milestone between Detroit’s Redford, Mich.-based manufacturing facility and Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim, Germany.

June 19, 2018

Israeli Entrepreneur Races Tesla to Get Electric Trucks on Road

Tevva Motors Ltd., headed by a former Israeli submariner who’s vying with Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. to develop electric-powered trucks, secured a major investment that will enable it to put the vehicles on the road this year.

June 19, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 18: Have a Pothole? Call Domino’s

For a limited time only, Domino’s is mixing it up in the infrastructure game. After you order two medium pizzas with any topping and a drink, don’t forget to say you want free refills on the potholes outside your window. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 18, 2018

EPA Advisory Board to Review Science Behind the Agency’s Glider Truck Rule Repeal Proposal

An Environmental Protection Agency advisory board is reviewing the quality and relevance of scientific and technical information used to justify repealing an Obama administration regulation that limits the production of glider trucks.

June 14, 2018

Daimler Trucks' Martin Daum Warns That Tariffs Will Increase Production Costs

PORTLAND, Ore. — New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could ultimately raise the price of trucks sold in the United States, top executives at the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer warned.

June 14, 2018

Autonomous Trucking Gaining Ground in China

In China, autonomous trucking is coming faster than expected. Chinese driverless truck startup Fabu Technology said June 12 that its driverless trucks already have taken part in open road tests and it plans to offer intercity cargo transportation this year, which is expected to radically reshape the nation’s freight transportation market.

June 13, 2018

DTNA Expands Connectivity Services on Cascadia Model

Daimler Trucks North America introduced two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio, Detroit Connect Direct and a wireless in-cab device connection.

June 12, 2018

Nikola Motor Co. Launches Hiring Drive

Nikola Motor Co. is starting the hiring process to staff its new Arizona research and development center, slated to open in November.

June 12, 2018

Allison Partnerships Will Provide Data on Transmissions

Allison Transmission Inc. has partnered with multiple North American telematics service providers to deliver transmission-health information by year-end.

June 12, 2018

With Promised Semi on the Horizon, Tesla Cuts 9% of Workforce

Electric car maker Tesla Inc. is laying off about 3,600 workers mainly from its salaried ranks as it slashes costs in an effort to deliver on CEO Elon Musk’s promise to turn a profit in the second half of the year.

June 12, 2018