Fleet Equipment News
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Boeing 737 Max Production Will Resume in the Spring, Says New CEO
David Calhoun also said he believes passengers will fly on the Max when federal regulators say it is safe and they see airline pilots getting on the plane.
Daimler Tests Whether Household Waste Can Be Used in Car Parts
Daimler AG agreed to test recycled waste produced by Israel’s UBQ Materials Ltd. to see if it’s viable for use in car parts for new vehicles.
Meritor Acquires Transportation Power
Meritor Inc. has acquired all the outstanding common shares of Transportation Power Inc., a company focused on developing electrical drive systems and related technology for manufacturers of trucks, school buses, refuse vehicles and terminal tractors.
Mitsubishi Facing Diesel Allegations in Germany
Police and prosecutors on Jan. 21 have been raiding 10 sites across Germany over allegations that two of the company's diesel engines may be equipped with devices to cheat on emissions tests.
Minimizer Acquires Premier Manufacturing
Commercial vehicle aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer Minimizer has acquired Premier Manufacturing Co., which makes separate aftermarket tractor-trailer parts.
January 21, 2020Daimler Trucks to Test Electric Waste Hauler in 2021
Daimler Trucks announced in-use testing of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic, its battery-electric low-floor truck intended for municipal waste collection, would begin in Europe in 2021.
January 21, 2020New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Electric Vehicle Law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 17 to support electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the state.
Goodyear Launches VC Fund Focused on Mobility
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a new venture capital fund, Goodyear Ventures, with $100 million targeted for new investments in future mobility solutions over the next 10 years.
January 17, 2020Palladium, Used in Catalytic Converters, Soaring Again
The palladium rally continues to defy all expectations.
Medium-Duty December Sales Post Slight Gain to End Near-Record Year
Medium-duty truck sales in December rose nearly 5% overall compared with a year earlier and annual volume for 2019 was the highest since 2006, WardsAuto .com reported.