Volvo Trucks announced DFDS, one of Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies, placed an order for 100 Volvo FM series electric trucks, and noted it is the truck maker’s largest such order and one of the largest of its type yet in trucking.
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LG Energy Strikes Battery-Metal Deal With Sigma Lithium
LG Energy Solution, one of the world’s top electric-vehicle battery makers, has struck a supply deal with Sigma Lithium Corp. as demand for the metal soars.
October 5, 2021Cooper Tire Announces Fuel-Efficient Tire for Longhaul Fleets
Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand unveiled a new tire for commercial longhaul fleets designed to balance fuel efficiency with long miles, the company announced Oct. 4.
October 4, 2021GM’s Future EVs Get Range Boost With Wolfspeed Deal
General Motors’ future electric vehicles will offer more range on a single charge and charge faster because of a new supplier agreement it announced with Wolfspeed Inc.
October 4, 2021NHTSA Rejects 2019 Petition to Probe Tesla Battery Software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rejected a 2019 petition to open a formal investigation into Tesla Inc.’s battery management software, according to documents posted to the agency’s website.
October 4, 2021Rivian Details $1 Billion Loss, Amazon Deal in IPO Filing
Rivian Automotive Inc., the maker of electric pickups backed by Amazon .com Inc., disclosed a net loss of almost $1 billion in the first half of the year in its initial public offering paperwork.
October 1, 2021Tesla Expects Delivery Record, Beating Supply Chain Turmoil
Tesla Inc. is expected to report record deliveries of roughly 224,000 vehicles in the most recent quarter, another milestone for CEO Elon Musk and his trailblazing electric-car brand.
October 1, 2021Nikola, Opal Fuels to Build Hydrogen Fueling Stations
Truck maker Nikola Corp. and Opal Fuels, a producer and distributor of renewable natural gas for heavy-duty truck fleets, announced their intent to co-develop and co-market hydrogen fueling infrastructure for trucking, beginning with on-site locations for private fleets.
October 1, 2021ATRI Report Urges Electric Tax to Help Fund Highway Repairs
A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute suggests that a small tax on electricity used specifically for transportation would produce much-needed support for the federal Highway Trust Fund, revenue from which pays for work on the nation’s roads and bridges.
September 30, 2021Navistar Launches Redesigned International MV Series
Navistar Inc. announced the launch of the redesigned International MV Series, calling it a reimagining of its Classes 6-7 vocational vehicle that focuses on increased maneuverability, visibility and safety.
September 29, 2021