The challenge for emerging battery-electric technologies is the systems have not yet demonstrated benefits that will drive the commercial vehicle market’s adoption of them, Cummins Inc.'s CEO said.

Cummins Inc. reported higher earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter amid gains in both its engines and components business segments in China and India.

North American Class 8 orders kicked off the year by reaching 42,200 in January, up 146% from a year earlier when they were 17,204, ACT Research reported, citing truck makers’ initial data.

Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled a restyled version of its Model 579 flagship on-highway truck that offers a 7% fuel economy improvement compared with the truck it replaces, which was launched in 2012.

Wabash National Corp. reported lower net income and revenue in the fourth quarter as new trailer shipments fell.

Meritor Inc. reported a decline in net income, largely due to interest expenses, and a dip in revenue during its fiscal first quarter.

Volvo Group reported fourth-quarter net income rose amid a surge in North American truck orders, but revenue slipped.

Daimler AG plans to split up into the world’s largest makers of luxury cars and commercial vehicles, renaming itself Mercedes-Benz and separately listing its truck unit by year-end.

Power management company Eaton Corp. reported higher fourth-quarter net income and a decline in revenue.

Truck maker Volvo Group and the travel plaza trade group Natso separately announced additional steps to ensure they assist in the infrastructure development and broader deployment of electric trucks.