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Truck Makers Navigate Era of Rapid Change

While adapting to shifting emission regulations, equipment manufacturers are balancing investments in both diesel engine platforms and emerging powertrains.

May 11, 2026
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Amplify Battery Cell Manufacturing JV Faces More Delays

Amplify Cell Technologies’ planned battery cell production facility in Mississippi is facing more delays, one of the joint venture’s shareholders said May 6.

May 8, 2026
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Clean Fleets Target Business Cases as Subsidies Fade

ACT Expo 2026 signaled momentum shifts in the clean transportation movement and growing acceptance of connected vehicle technology, AI and autonomous driving.

May 6, 2026
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Cummins Upgrades Outlook After Q1 Results

Cummins raised its outlook for the year as truck order activity and the spot market improved during the first quarter of 2026, the company reported May 5.

May 5, 2026
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Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking

Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.

May 5, 2026
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Indiana-Based Sagepoint to Launch RNG-Powered TL Carrier

Sagepoint Logistics is launching a dedicated truckload carrier in June, using 60 Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Cummins’ X15N engines.

April 22, 2026
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What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?

Order season for North American original equipment manufacturers typically kicks off in September, but this past fall and winter saw a lag in commitments.

March 25, 2026
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Cummins’ 2027 X15 Diesel Makes Public Debut

 Cummins unveiled its EPA 2027-compliant X15 diesel engine at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting, emphasizing a redesigned, larger SCR system and fuel-efficiency gains.

March 23, 2026
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Cummins, Tesla and More Showcase Trucks, Tech Outside TMC

For a second straight year, Tesla brought one of its battery-electric Semis to TMC, this time showcasing a model with a lower roof fairing.

March 17, 2026
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Valvoline, Cummins Extend Engine Oil Drain Intervals Up to 100,000 Miles

By increasing drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles, fleet operators can realize improved vehicle uptime and lower total cost of ownership, Valvoline said at a March 15 press conference.

March 15, 2026

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