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ATRI: Cost of Operating a Truck Soared in 2022

Rising wages for drivers is a key factor that helped drive up the cost of operating a truck by 21.3% in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

June 22, 2023

International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG

Navistar’s International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.

June 21, 2023

Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback

President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

June 20, 2023

Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed

It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.

June 20, 2023

EVs Lose Range When Carrying Added Weight, AAA Test Shows

Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released June 13.

June 13, 2023

Medium-Duty Segment Offers Entrée to Fleet Electrification

With its potential use and broader recharging capabilities, the medium-duty truck market will adopt battery-electric vehicles faster than the heavy-duty one will, experts say.

June 11, 2023

Tesla Eyes $3 Billion Boost From Chargers at Rivals’ Expense

Tesla Inc. may earn as much as $3 billion by 2030 thanks to deals with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. for their electric vehicles to use its charging network, according to one analyst.

June 9, 2023

Cummins, Government Lab Develop Enhanced Steel Alloy

A new high-temperature steel alloy rendering engines more durable and efficient has been developed by a team from Cummins Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

June 9, 2023

GM’s EVs Will Gain Access to Tesla’s Charging Network

DETROIT — Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s charging network beginning early next year under an agreement the two companies announced June 8.

June 8, 2023

Stellantis’ Goal: Become No. 1 in Light Commercial Vehicles

The maker of Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles has set its sights on becoming the world’s top light-commercial vehicle company, but it’s going to face some major obstacles, experts say.

June 6, 2023