Virginia DOT Rolls Out EV Charging Location Information
The Virginia Department of Transportation on July 7 introduced a new feature to help drivers locate electric vehicle charging stations.
July 8, 2021TMC/FleetNet America Reports Spike in Unscheduled Roadside Repairs
Fleets experienced an increase in unscheduled roadside maintenance from the end of 2020 through the first quarter of 2021, according to benchmarking data compiled by service data program developer FleetNet America and the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.
July 7, 2021Stellantis Nears Deal to Build Major EV Battery Plant in Italy
Stellantis NV is leaning toward building its third European battery plant in Italy after Chairman John Elkann met with government officials in Rome earlier this week, according to people familiar with the discussion.
July 7, 2021Ryder Seeks $3.7 Million Default Judgment Against Chanje
Ryder Truck Rental Inc. asked a federal judge to issue a $3.7 million default judgment in its civil lawsuit against a Chinese-backed truck maker that allegedly failed to make good on promises to deliver 100 Class 5 electric vehicles to Ryder in 2017.
July 7, 2021ZF Group Launches Digital Validation Tool ADAS.ai
ZF Group's new scalable suite of data- and AI- based services is intended to help original equipment manufacturers digitally accelerate the development of advanced driver assist systems for commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
July 6, 2021Chip Crisis Deepens With Daimler, Jaguar Warning of Lost Sales
Daimler AG and Jaguar Land Rover became the latest carmakers to warn of crimped sales as a result of the global semiconductor shortage, with the latter flagging that deliveries in the second quarter will be 50% worse than initially thought.
July 6, 2021Daimler, Volvo, Traton Form $593 Million Truck-Charging Venture
Daimler AG, Volvo AB and Traton SE plan to set up a joint venture for a high-performance charging network for battery-electric trucks and coaches across Europe to keep up with tightening regulation in the European Union.
July 6, 2021Industry, Regulators Target Higher Adoption Rates for Onboard Safety Technologies
Can a concerted outreach campaign convince more motor carriers to voluntarily embrace proven safety technologies, or will it take a potential regulatory mandate to drive adoption rates?
July 6, 2021Trailers on the Road to Becoming Smart Partners in Freight Hauls
A new report from the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations said technology can help improve trailer utilization and help trailers become “full partners” with tractors in moving freight more efficiently.
July 2, 2021Lordstown Motors Drops on Report of Justice Probe
Lordstown Motors Corp. slid after the Wall Street Journal reported that the troubled electric-vehicle startup is being probed by the U.S. Justice Department.
July 2, 2021