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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2020

Appeals Court Overturns Hazelwood Conviction in Pilot Flying J Fraud

A federal appeals court has overturned the convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two others in connection with a long-running scheme to defraud trucking companies.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2020

Kenworth Class 8 Battery-Electric T680E Available for Order

The Kenworth T680E is the company’s first Class 8 battery-electric model. The new zero-emission truck is now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and will enter into production in 2021.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2020

Traxen AI-based iQ-Cruise Boasts Fuel Efficiency

Traxen’s intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, available to both commercial vehicle aftermarket and OE customers, uses artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, and sensors to reduce fuel consumption by an average of 10%, according to the company.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 9, 2020

Project Z: Hino Unveils Zero-Emissions Truck Lineup

Hino is working with technology leaders such as Toyota, Hexagon Purus, and Xos to produce a low-cost product line up as the industry moves forward to zero-emission trucks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2020

DOE Teams to Advance Fuel Cell, Electrolyzer R&D

In recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck (M2FCT) and the H2NEW consortia in an effort to expand fuel cell truck and hydrogen production research and development.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2020

Data Shows Port Emissions Reduced by Advanced Diesel Technology

Newly published data by Southern California’s Port of Long Beach (POLB) shows that introducing newer diesel trucks has improved air quality for the communities located near the ports, according to the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF).

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2020

Walmart Canada Triples Tesla Semi Order

After recently announcing a $3.5 billion investment over the next five years to generate growth in its business, Walmart also revealed it has tripled it reservations of the all-electric Tesla Semi truck.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 7, 2020

Hyundai Plans to Bring Fuel-Cell COE Trucks to U.S. Starting Next Year

The delivery of Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell electric trucks to customers in Switzerland this year represents the Korean truck maker's first steps toward putting 2,000 fuel-cell trucks into customers' hands around the world by the end of 2021 – including the U.S.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 6, 2020

Allison Transmission Launches Electric Truck Axles

Allison Transmission has launched eGen Power, its new series of fully integrated zero-emission electric axles, starting with the 100D for heavy-duty trucks.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 6, 2020

Lion Electric Offering EV Charging Equipment, Expertise

The Lion Electric Company, which makes battery-electric trucks and buses, has launched a new division focused on making electric-charging infrastructure easier for fleets.

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