Using Solar Power for Liftgates
Solar technology has advanced enough to work in many trucking applications. One area gaining more attention is using solar energy to charge auxiliary batteries to power liftgates.
Solar technology has advanced enough to work in many trucking applications. One area gaining more attention is using solar energy to charge auxiliary batteries to power liftgates.
BYD delivered the first 8Y terminal tractor to New York beer and beverage wholesaler Manhattan Beer Distributors, which has a fleet of about 355 trucks.
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Volvo Group North America was issued $130 million in total civil penalties after a NHTSA investigation found the company failed to recall heavy-duty trucks and buses in a timely fashion.
McLaren Doors' Streamline insulated intermediate panel for roll-up truck doors adds reinforcement and increased rigidity.
"This type of activity by fleets indicates that they are not overly concerned about an economic recession and continue to lock in build slots for the second half of 2023," FTR officials said.
XL Specialized Trailers' XL Guardian 110 HDG trailer is a standardized construction trailer with a hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy design.
Phillips Industries made enhancements to its Weather Tite M2 liftgate electrical assemblies and introduced new charge kits to its product line.
The 114R from Yokohama Tire provides longer wear, increased mileage, and enhanced durability.
The Bridgestone M863 all-position radial tire is designed to help prevent stone drilling, promote traction on wet surfaces, and extend tread life for on-/off-highway fleets.
Dustin Koehl joined autonomous-truck startup Waabi after 16 years working at trucking fleets. He shares his thoughts on Waabi's self-driving truck vision and the future of autonomous trucks in this interview.
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks announced EV-Certified dealer partnerships with several locations across the country, some locations being the first in their state.
Daimler Truck North America chief John O'Leary talks about electric trucks, truck sales projections, and the future of diesel and zero emissions.
Cummins-Meritor finalized its acquisition last August, and company officials say the move allows accelerated electric powertrain development and will enhance other offerings.
Nikola is upping the bar on hydrogen-powered zero-emissions trucks, unveiling the production version of the fuel-cell-electric Nikola Tre and declaring it has solved the “chicken and egg” problem of fueling infrastructure.
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