OAKLAND, Calif. — A strong collaboration among all parties involved in the life cycle of electric vehicles, including original equipment manufacturers, fleets and utilities, is needed to advance the technologies.
October 29, 2018Equipment
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Business, Technology, Equipment
Roeth (left), Barker, Semler and Springer discussed the need for collaboration during the panel session. (UPS Inc.)
Collaboration Needed for Electric Vehicle Market to Thrive, Experts Say
Roeth (left), Barker, Semler and Springer discussed the need for collaboration during the panel session. (UPS Inc.)
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Members of the 2019 LEAD ATA class were introduced at the awards banquet Oct. 28. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
ATA Honors Industry Champions, Leaders at MCE
Members of the 2019 LEAD ATA class were introduced at the awards banquet Oct. 28. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations recognized champions from recent industry events, trucking companies focused on safety, emerging leaders and state trucking association executives during its annual Leadership and Awards Luncheon.
October 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
FlowBelow Aero Inc.
FlowBelow Upgrades Trailer AeroSlider, Announces SmartWay Verification
FlowBelow Aero Inc.
AUSTIN, Texas — FlowBelow Aero Inc., a supplier of aerodynamic systems for tractors and trailers, announced upgrades to its Trailer AeroSlider and said the latest version of the product has been verified for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
October 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
Deflecktor President John Fleck by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Deflecktor Adds Lock to Wheel Covers
Deflecktor President John Fleck by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
AUSTIN, Texas — Aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer Deflecktor has added a locking mechanism to its Hardspot product line, addressing a concern expressed by original equipment manufacturers, company founder and President John Fleck said.
October 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Uptake via YouTube
Uptake, Geotab Partner for AI-Powered Fleet Management
Uptake via YouTube
Industrial solutions software company Uptake and fleet telematics provider Geotab have partnered to develop a service to help fleets predict failures.
October 26, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
A 2018 Cascadia on display at Technology & Maintenance Council. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Daimler Reports Lower 3Q Results Despite Gains in North American Truck Sales
A 2018 Cascadia on display at Technology & Maintenance Council. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Daimler AG reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter despite gains at its North American truck business. The company — the world’s largest luxury car manufacturer also is the largest truck maker — had forecast the results in recently released guidance.
October 25, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
A Fitzgerald glider kit on display at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Glider Kit Study Drew ‘Inaccurate’ Conclusions, Tennessee Tech Finds
A Fitzgerald glider kit on display at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A misconduct investigation completed by Tennessee Technological University concluded that university researchers erred when stating in an industry-funded glider kit study that emissions from the trucks are as clean or cleaner than those from newer trucks.
October 24, 2018
Business, Equipment
Rush Enterprises
Rush Notches Higher 3Q Net Income, Revenue
Rush Enterprises
Truck dealership Rush Enterprises posted higher third-quarter net income and revenue on the strength of its aftermarket and used truck activities as sales of new heavy-duty trucks fell due to the timing of large orders.
October 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Thor intends to market in 2019 the ET-1, a battery-electric Class 8 day cab that will have a 100-mile range and cost $150,000. (Thor Trucks Inc.)
AxleTech, Thor Trucks Partner to Build Heavy-Duty E-Powertrain
Thor intends to market in 2019 the ET-1, a battery-electric Class 8 day cab that will have a 100-mile range and cost $150,000. (Thor Trucks Inc.)
AxleTech and Thor Trucks have partnered to create a fully electric commercial vehicle powertrain, according to an Oct. 16 press release. The two will integrate AxleTech’s e-axle technology with Thor’s proprietary battery technology.
October 22, 2018
Business, Equipment
Wabco's OptiFlow AutoTail. (Wabco Holdings Inc.)
Wabco Reports Higher 3Q Net Income, Revenue From Uneven Markets
Wabco's OptiFlow AutoTail. (Wabco Holdings Inc.)
Commercial vehicle supplier Wabco Holdings Inc. reported third-quarter net income and revenue rose on gains in North America and India.
October 22, 2018Pages
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