Hyliion Inc.’s Class 8 long-range electric powertrain underscores the transition period of multiple alternative powertrains is at hand. And the powertrain, whose batteries are charged by an undersized natural gas engine, could prove to be an important step toward carbon-free over-the-road transportation, experts said.
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Tests Show Cylinder Deactivation Improves Next-Gen Engines, Jacobs Says
Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ cylinder deactivation technology delivered a “host of performance-enhancing benefits” in a recent independent validation, the company announced, including raising exhaust temperature and improving fuel consumption.
June 30, 2020Arizona DOT Installs Truck-Screening Technology to Improve Commerce
In an effort to improve the flow of freight, the Arizona Department of Transportation has installed technology that screens moving trucks at several ports of entry.
June 30, 2020Study: LTL Carriers Cover More Miles Between Breakdowns Than Truckload Fleets
Less-than-truckload carriers outpaced truckload fleets in terms of miles between roadside breakdowns, according to a recent study.
June 26, 2020Stemco to Focus on Core Product Lines, Exits Others
Commercial vehicle supplier Stemco announced a series of changes to its product lines in an effort to refocus resources on its core products, which are its wheel-end and king pin product lines.
June 26, 2020Volvo Redesigns VAH Model for Auto Haulers
Volvo Trucks North America announced the rollout of the Volvo Auto Hauler, a specialized solution for the auto transport industry that completes the design overhaul of the VTNA product portfolio.
June 26, 2020Kenworth Adds OnGuardACTIVE Option to T880, W990 Models
Kenworth Truck Co. now offers the Wabco OnGuardACTIVE as an option for the Kenworth T880 and W990 models.
June 26, 2020Ford Unveils Updated F-150, Adds Hybrid Model
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled the updated version of its flagship F-150 pickup, revealing a truck almost identical in size with the previous model but with far more technology.
June 26, 2020Dorsey Intermodal Announces New Line of Chassis
Dorsey Intermodal is launching a new line of chassis for marine and domestic use, the company announced June 22.
June 25, 2020Tesla Plans Battery Facility in California After Threat to Move
Tesla Inc. is planning to expand a battery-research facility in the San Francisco Bay Area.
June 25, 2020