Equipment
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Voltera Adds Two California Truck Charging Locations
“Securing these two sites in California is a significant step forward in our mission to support the electrification of commercial fleets,” said Sylvia Hendron.
Autonomous Yard Tractor Developer Outrider Raises $62M
Autonomous electric yard tractor software developer Outrider raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round, it said Oct. 24.
VW Plans to Close Three German Factories
Volkswagen AG plans to close at least three factories in Germany as Europe’s biggest automaker tries to slash expenses to become more competitive.
Truck Maker Scania Plans Complete Shift to Northvolt
Volkswagen’s truck manufacturing brand Scania plans to equip all its future electric trucks with Northvolt batteries, in a vote of confidence for the cash-strapped Swedish battery maker.
Tesla Targets Full Semi Production by End of 2026
Tesla expects production of its Semi Class 8 tractor to accelerate to full throttle by the end of 2026, according to a senior executive, as the automaker offers more details about the vehicle.
VW’s Scout Motors Adds New Hybrid Models
Volkswagen AG’s forthcoming Scout line of battery-powered sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks is adding gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines to the mix.
Mack Trucks Brings All Cab Assembly In-House
Volvo Group closed a $40 million deal to buy Commercial Vehicle Group’s Kings Mountain, N.C., cab assembly operations in early October, it said when releasing third-quarter 2024 earnings.
Isaac Introduces Analytics Platform and First AI Features
DALLAS — In-cab technology supplier Isaac Instruments is rolling out a new analytics platform and its first set of features powered by AI to help fleets derive more value from their data.
US Trailer Orders Drop 61% in September
Preliminary net data shows 12,100 trailer orders for the month, up 57.1% from August. But results continue "to bear witness to our expectations of weaker demand," ACT Research said.
Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina
The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.