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A Peterbilt Model 579 hauling for Uber Freight.

Uber Freight and Aurora’s Autonomous-Trucks-for-All Plan

Premier Autonomy is a new autonomous truck program developed jointly by Uber Freight and Aurora offering an early and streamlined path to purchase and onboard the Aurora Driver.

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Close up of drive tire on a heavy-duty truck.

Goodyear Introduces Tires-as-a-Service Program for Fleets

Goodyear has introduced a subscription-based, Tires-as-a-Service program designed to reduce total cost of ownership for fleets.

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HDT equipment editor Jim Park in the engine bay of a Freightliner truck.
Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•June 24, 2024

Eaton, BAE Unveil Lightweight EV Powertrain

A new partnership between Eaton and BAE Systems is already delivering new technologies for commercial vehicle electrification.

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Maintenance•by Staff•June 24, 2024

Paccar Recall Advises Owners Not to Drive Until Steering Problem is Fixed

Paccar has recalled nearly 3,900 Kenworth and Peterbilt medium- and heavy-duty trucks for a steering issue that could cause a loss of control.

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Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•June 21, 2024

Volvo Teases New Electric Truck for 2025

Trucking reporters got a sneak-peek of a brand-new Volvo VNL Electric truck.

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An International RH tractor with an experimental hydrogen engine on the show floor at the Southwest Research Institute booth at ACT Expo 2024.
Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•June 21, 2024

Red ICE and Blue: The Hunt for a Hydrogen Truck Engine Part 2

Bosch and the Southwest Research Institute are at the spearpoint of an industry-wide effort to develop a liquid-fuel hydrogen truck engine that can deliver clean, green, diesel-like performance.

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Woman truck driver.
Drivers•by Jack Roberts•June 19, 2024

Research Identifies Strategies to Attract Women Drivers

A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute has identified new strategies for fleets wanting to attract more women drivers.

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Tractor loading a farm truck in a field.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•June 18, 2024

American Petroleum Institute Sues EPA Over Emissions Regulations

The American Petroleum institute has filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032.

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A Mack LR Electric refuse truck in Portland, Maine.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•June 17, 2024

Maine’ First Electric Refuse Truck is a Mack LR Electric

Portland, Maine’s new Mack LR Electric refuse truck is equipped with a Heil 25 cubic-yard rear loader body, and it will be serviced and supported by O’Connor Motor Company.

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Close-up of an experimental liquid-hydrogen truck engine.
Fuel Smarts•by Jack Roberts•June 14, 2024

Red ICE and Blue: The Hunt for a Hydrogen Truck Engine Part 1

At ACT Expo 2024, Bosch and the Southwest Research Institute showcased the industry-wide push to develop hydrogen-fueled heavy truck and industrial engines by the end of the decade.

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