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Cenntro Unveils Two New Electric Vehicles

Cenntro Electric Group Limited alongside its subsidiary Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH unveiled two all-electric commercial vehicles Sept. 19.

September 22, 2022
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Nikola Pickup Had No Nikola Parts, GM Engineer Testifies

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton wasn鈥檛 truthful when he claimed his company was responsible for most of the components in a planned pickup truck General Motors Co. was to build for the electric vehicle maker, a GM engineer testified.

September 22, 2022
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Mack Aims to Gain Users for Command Steer Option

EASTON, Pa. 鈥 Mack Trucks offers 3,000 or so colors to choose from on a new truck, company representatives said, highlighting how its customers can be exceedingly particular about what they spec on their trucks. Command Steer, a recent variable steering option the truck maker hopes to build interest in, is one of those specs.

September 22, 2022
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California Seeks to Ban Sales of Diesel Big Rigs by 2040

Saying they had a 鈥渕oral obligation,鈥 California regulators could soon ban the sale of diesel big rigs by 2040.

September 22, 2022
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Torc, Schneider Partner on Level 4 Autonomy

Driverless technology company 爱豆传媒 and Schneider are preparing to launch a pilot program to further implement autonomous longhaul trucking, the companies announced Sept. 20.

September 21, 2022
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Grote to Offer Digital Wiring Harness 4SEE

Grote Industries Inc. announced its new modular, digital wiring harness for trailers, 4SEE, which is slated to go into limited release in North America in the fourth quarter, with full release beginning in 2023.

September 21, 2022
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Hertz to Order Up to 175,000 EVs From GM

The Hertz Corp. is planning to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors Co. over the next five years for its rental fleet, the companies said Sept. 20.

September 21, 2022
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NTSB Wants All New Vehicles to Check Drivers for Alcohol Use

DETROIT 鈥 The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.

September 21, 2022
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Cummins Showcases Fuel Cell, Engine Innovations

HANOVER, Germany 鈥 Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey detailed a two-part strategy the company is following to achieve net-zero emissions from its product line built around zero-emission technologies and innovations to improve the performance of internal combustion engines.

September 20, 2022
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Fisker, Wallbox Partner on EV Charging Stations

Electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. on Sept. 20 named electric vehicle and energy management solutions provider Wallbox its global partner for home EV charging solutions.

September 20, 2022