Hydrogen Rises as Alternative Fuel, but Check the Feedstock
Hydrogen is rising as an eventual clean alternative option for fueling trucks but the feedstock used to produce it — by steam methane reforming, using coal or with solar panel-generated electricity — affects its carbon impact.
September 8, 2022Industry Shows Interest in Cummins’ Hydrogen Engines
Cummins Inc. is developing two hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines that are scheduled for production in 2027, but fleets and others are already signing up for them.
September 8, 2022ATRI’s Annual Top Industry Issues Survey Underway
The American Transportation Research Institute has launched its annual Top Industry Issues Survey, asking stakeholders to rank their top concerns along with potential strategies for addressing them.
September 8, 2022Mercedes, Rivian Partner on Electric Vans in Cost-Saving Bid
Mercedes-Benz AG and Rivian Automotive Inc. plan to jointly manufacture electric vans in Europe as both companies try to share the rising costs of churning out battery-powered vehicles.
September 8, 2022Jeep Plans Four Electric SUVs, Including a New ‘Brother’ for the Wrangler
Jeep, the rugged American SUV brand owned by Stellantis NV, is expanding its lineup to meet more-stringent emission rules and catch up to rival automakers.
September 8, 2022Class 8 Orders in August Mark Year’s High Point
Class 8 orders in August climbed to the highest level in 2022 as they rebounded smartly from July’s low point of the year, yet still trailed far behind the year-ago level.
September 7, 2022Public Comment Mixed on FHWA’s Electric Charging Infrastructure Proposal
Public comment on a proposed federal regulatory and funding road map for setting up a national electric charging station infrastructure received mixed comments from a wide variety of interested parties.
September 7, 2022Yellen to Speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Sept. 8 at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich.
September 7, 2022Biden to Tour Detroit Auto Show
WASHINGTON — The White House said President Joe Biden will tour the Detroit Auto Show next week — his first return to the show since 2017.
September 7, 2022Perspective: Adopting a Driver-First Mindset
The past few years have taught us that truck drivers don’t just deliver essential goods, they are essential workers themselves. It’s time to recognize that, and adopt a driver-first mindset.
September 7, 2022