Tesla Inc. said the expected price for its all-electric Class 8 truck will range from $150,000 to $200,000.
November 28, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
ACT Seeks Participants in Study of Electric Vehicle Market
ACT Research Co. is developing a multiclient study to define a vision of the United States and Canada market potential for electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles stretching into the year 2035.
December 1, 2017Perspective
Opinion: Technology 鈥 No Matter How Cool 鈥 Has to Pay Off
I am addicted to technology. At home I have a 3-D printer and a semi-autonomous drone aircraft. Amazon鈥檚 voice-controlled 鈥淎lexa鈥 app manages my schedule, controls the lights in my house and plays games with my kids. Google鈥檚 Nest home services system features a thermostat that manages the temperature in our house and provides real-time security video of the property. And we have countless media streaming devices 鈥 computers, gaming systems, smart TVs and tablets.
December 1, 2017BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Federal-Mogul Acquires Controlled Power Technologies
Federal-Mogul Powertrain completed the acquisition of U.K.-based Controlled Power Technologies Ltd., which has expertise in the development and manufacture of powertrain technologies for electrification and hybridization.
November 27, 2017BusinessTechnologyFuel
Daimler Steps Up Electric Truck Rollout as Tesla Rivalry Looms
Daimler AG is stepping up plans to roll out electric-powered trucks as the world鈥檚 largest maker of commercial vehicles seeks to fend off newcomers like Tesla Inc. and Deutsche Post AG.
October 30, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Daimler Takes Steps to Separate Car, Truck Units
Daimler AG announced it is taking steps to separate its Daimler Trucks & Bus and Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions into two legally independent and more entrepreneurial entities still under the 鈥渞oof and the lead鈥 of Daimler.
October 19, 2017Business
Cummins to Acquire Battery Pack Developer Brammo
Cummins Inc. announced it is acquiring Brammo Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications.
October 16, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Cummins Debuts All-Electric Demonstration Truck, the Aeos
COLUMBUS, Ind. 鈥 Cummins Inc. has unveiled a concept truck with an all-electric powertrain, highlighting the diesel engine manufacturer鈥檚 commitment to electric power as an important part of its future.
August 29, 2017