Mack Aims to Gain Users for Command Steer Option
EASTON, Pa. — 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, 2022California Seeks to Ban Sales of Diesel Big Rigs by 2040
Saying they had a “moral obligation,” California regulators could soon ban the sale of diesel big rigs by 2040.
September 22, 2022Torc, Schneider Partner on Level 4 Autonomy
Driverless technology company Torc Robotics and Schneider are preparing to launch a pilot program to further implement autonomous longhaul trucking, the companies announced Sept. 20.
September 21, 2022Grote 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, 2022Hertz 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, 2022NTSB Wants All New Vehicles to Check Drivers for Alcohol Use
DETROIT — 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, 2022Cummins Showcases Fuel Cell, Engine Innovations
HANOVER, Germany — 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, 2022Fisker, 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, 2022Amazon Signs Deal to Bring Low-Carbon Fuels to Trucking Fleet
SEATTLE — Amazon .com Inc. signed an agreement with renewable fuels technology company Infinium on Sept. 20 to begin powering its transport vehicles with ultra-low carbon electrofuels starting in 2023.
September 20, 2022Parts Shortage Forces Ford to Cut Its Q3 Earnings Forecast
DEARBORN, Mich. — A parts shortage that has thousands of Ford’s most-profitable vehicles sitting on lots waiting to be fully assembled has forced the automaker to slash its third-quarter earnings forecast.
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