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Newsby Jim ParkJanuary 7, 2019

Freightliner Says New Cascadia Has First Level 2 Automation in North America

Daimler Trucks North America announced at CES in Las Vegas that it’s now offering what it says is the first Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements to the Freightliner new Cascadia. Level 2 automation means the truck is capable of both lateral (steering) and longitudinal (acceleration/deceleration) control.

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Newsby David CullenJanuary 4, 2019

Volvo Trucks Setting Aside $780 Million to Deal with Diesel Emissions Issue

Sweden’s Volvo Group will set aside $780 million to cover estimated costs to address a faulty emissions control component used in diesel engines sold in certain markets, including North America and Europe.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

FCMSA Grants Exemption for Stoneridge Rear-View Camera System

A five-year FMCSA exemption allows MirrorEye-equipped trucks to operate with an integrated system of cameras and digital displays as an alternative to conventional rear-view mirrors.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Daimler Delivers Electric eM2 Truck to Penske Truck Leasing

The electric Freightliner eM2 is the result of a collaboration between Penske and Daimler Trucks North America to produce and deploy electric commercial trucks in real-world applications.

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ArticlesDecember 17, 2018

The Electric Truck Landscape

Electric commercial trucks are still in their infancy but the technology and infrastructure that will power future trucks is quickly maturing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

Volvo Reveals Electric VNR Model to Go On Sale in 2020

Volvo Trucks announced plans to sell an all-electric truck called the Volvo VNR Electric in North America by 2020.

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ArticlesDecember 11, 2018

Commentary: Electric Truck Progress is Real

James Dyson offers evidence that battery and electric motor technology are advancing more quickly than most of us think.

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ProductsDecember 11, 2018

Utility Trailer Aerodynamic Tail Reduces Drag

Utility Trailer Manufacturing has introduced the Utility Aerodynamic Tail, designed to improve fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

J.B. Hunt Adds Fuso eCanter Electric Trucks

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has added five Fuso eCanter all-electric medium-duty box trucks to its final-mile fleet.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

PennFleet Goes Solar to Reduce Dependence on the Grid

PennFleet, a provider of collision repair and emergency roadside services for truck fleets, has announced plans to use solar energy to provide power to its facilities.

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