Serial production of Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty battery-electric truck began at Daimler Truck North America’s Portland, Ore., manufacturing plant in recent days, DTNA said Oct. 26.
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Congestion Cost Trucking a Record $94.6 Billion in 2021
Snarled traffic added $94.6 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2021, up from $74.5 billion in 2016, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 25, 2023Honda Halts Plans With GM to Develop Smaller EVs
Honda Motor Co. is shelving plans to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles with General Motors Co. due to a changing business environment, CEO Toshihiro Mibe said.
October 25, 2023Rivian Opens Showroom in Georgia, Plans Factory
Electric vehicle maker Rivian opened a new retail and customer service space in the heart of Atlanta to showcase its vehicles and confirmed plans to break ground on a new Georgia factory.
October 20, 2023GM Delays Electric Pickup Truck Expansion Amid Slower Growth
General Motors Co. will delay the opening of its second electric truck plant in Michigan to preserve capital amid a slowdown in sales growth for electric vehicles.
October 17, 2023Hyliion Reviewing Electric Powertrain Business Options
Hyliion Holdings Corp. is reviewing options for its electric powertrain business, including selling it, the original equipment manufacturer said, citing a need to raise funds as costs rise.
October 16, 2023Perspective: Without Trucking, There Is Nothing
Last month, ATA reached its 90th year. For nine decades, ATA and its 50 state trucking associations have been the leading voice for our industry in Washington and every state Capitol.
October 16, 2023Hyliion Showcases Electric Truck Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas — Hyliion Holdings Corp. showcased its electric powertrain technology Oct. 14 during a ride-along at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 14, 2023Tesla Taps European Stainless Steel Producer for Cybertruck
Tesla Inc. is sourcing some stainless steel panels for the exterior of its new Cybertruck from Finnish supplier Outokumpu Oyj, which has worked to accommodate the electric vehicle’s unconventional design, according to people familiar with the matter.
October 11, 2023Shell Starship 3.0 Demo Runs Produce Lower Emissions
Shell announced the results from demonstration runs of its Shell Starship 3.0 truck that included a reduction of energy usage and carbon emissions.
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