Continental Shows Off Intelligent Tires
ATLANTA — German tire manufacturer Continental AG unveiled its intelligent steer tires for trucks at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.
October 29, 2019Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
Hyundai Looks to Bring Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept Class 8 to US
ATLANTA — Hyundai Motor Co. announced prototypes of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 on-highway tractor and a refrigerated trailer with cryogenic cooling technology intended, potentially, for the U.S. market.
October 29, 2019Eaton Debuts Heavy-Duty EV Transmission
ATLANTA — Eaton Corp. has unveiled a transmission specifically designed for electric heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications, and is targeting the unit to segments such as port drayage and pickup and delivery where it sees rising demand in North America, Europe and China.
October 29, 2019Peterbilt Adds New Features to Meet Market Returning to Normal Demand
ATLANTA — Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a range of initiatives related to safety, electric vehicles, operational enhancements and its dealers.
October 29, 2019Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Renews Self-Driving Car Initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine on Oct. 29 signed an executive order renewing DriveOhio, the state initiative promoting self-driving cars and other forms of “smart” mobility.
October 29, 2019CEOs of Dana, Wabash Say Their Role Is to Embrace Innovation
ATLANTA — Broad, innovative change is at hand for the commercial vehicle industry, and this moment has executives’ full attention, a pair of CEOs of large suppliers said.
October 29, 2019Convoy Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems
Convoy risks drawing comparisons to Uber in less flattering ways: drivers grousing about getting squeezed and a business model that has yet to turn a profit.
October 29, 2019Amazon’s Transportation Costs Surge in Q3; Financial Results Mixed
Amazon.com’s shipping costs skyrocketed 46% year-over-year in the third quarter to a record $9.6 billion, an increase of more than $500 million over what the online retail giant spent during the same period in 2018.
October 29, 2019Waymo CEO Sees Driverless Trucking Catching on Faster Than Taxis
True driverless cars have arrived from Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc., but the company’s chief executive officer says robot ride hailing may not be the first form of automotive autonomy to take off commercially.
October 29, 2019Navistar Creates Electrification Business Unit, Unveils Battery-Electric Prototype
ATLANTA — Navistar announced it is forming a new business unit to support commercial vehicle electrification, and underscored that announcement by unveiling a battery-electric prototype truck Oct. 28 at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
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