Haldex Reports Positive 2021 Outlook, Taps New CEO
Haldex said in its recently released annual report that the outlook for 2021 is positive as it continues its role as a global supplier of brake products and air suspension systems for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
April 7, 2021NACFE to Monitor Downtime in Run on Less — Electric
As the North American Council for Freight Efficiency prepares for its Run on Less — Electric demonstration in September, it expects vehicle downtime likely to be a factor and something to chart.
April 6, 2021Automakers Want Aid for Car-Grade US Chip Production
Automakers want a portion of the money Congress approved for addressing the global semiconductor shortage to be reserved for vehicle-grade chips — warning of a potential 1.3 million shortfall in car and light-duty truck production in the U.S. this year.
April 6, 2021Tesla’s Blowout Deliveries Lift Shares Even as Smaller Peers Lag
Tesla Inc. first-quarter delivery numbers blew past analysts’ estimates, helping the stock fend off a slide in the broader electric vehicle industry amid growing skepticism about the future of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill.
April 6, 2021New Samsara Service Helps Carriers Compare to Industry
Samsara launched a new service aimed at helping carriers identify areas for improvement by revealing industry benchmarks, the company announced April 6.
April 6, 2021TMC Kicks Off Spring Meeting in Virtual Format
American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting is being reconfigured this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its spring meeting kicking off today under a virtual format.
April 6, 2021Kenworth Launches New Medium-Duty Product Lineup
PHOENIX — After a model life of nearly 30 years, Kenworth is updating its Class 5 medium-duty vehicles through Class 8, with the introduction of four all-new models: the T180, T280, T380 and T480.
April 5, 2021Maine Gov. Mills’ Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Vehicle Electrification
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to accelerate “clean transportation solutions” through measures such as increased charging infrastructure and more electric vehicles.
April 5, 2021CARB Extends One-Time Reporting Requirement Deadline to May 1
California environmental regulators have extended to May 1 the mandated deadline for motor carriers that operate in the state with $50 million or more in 2019 revenue, or carriers with more than 50 trucks, to file a one-time report about their trucks and operations.
April 5, 2021European Manufacturers Race on Electric Vehicle Batteries
With Europe expected to lead the world in electric-car sales for a second straight year, an epic rush to build a battery-supply chain from scratch is playing out across the continent.
April 5, 2021