Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.
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Industry Needs Agreement on Future of Trailer Connections
The trucking industry would benefit from stakeholders agreeing on a common tractor-trailer connection going forward.
February 2, 2024Volvo Shares Fall After Outlining Truck Production Cuts
Volvo AB declined after saying it will gradually reduce production in line with normalizing demand after years of supply chain disruptions that left manufacturers with record order banks.
January 26, 2024Xos Class 8 Tractor Start of Production Remains on Schedule
Xos’ plans for manufacturing a Class 8 tractor remain on schedule even as the electric truck maker sought to bolster its finances earlier in January, CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics.
January 25, 2024Daimler Truck to Explore Abu Dhabi’s Green Hydrogen Supply
Daimler Truck AG and Abu Dhabi agreed to explore the Gulf state’s supply of green hydrogen to power future fuel cell rigs in Europe.
January 25, 2024Progress in Sensor Technology for Trucks Showcased at CES
LAS VEGAS — Trucking sensors are becoming an increasingly pivotal area of focus as an enabler of automotive technology, with that growing importance demonstrated at CES 2024.
January 19, 2024SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets
LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.
January 18, 2024Nikola Advances Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Buildout
Nikola Corp. has taken steps forward in building refueling infrastructure for its Class 8 Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors.
January 18, 2024Schaeffler Pushes Toward Class 8 With Electric Drivetrain
LAS VEGAS — Component maker Schaeffler is developing an electric axle, motor and battery drivetrain package for North American commercial vehicles, up to and including Class 8 trucks.
January 17, 2024FMCSA Weighs Carrier Fitness Determination Rewrite
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reviewing six research papers as it weighs revision of its motor carrier safety fitness determination rules, the agency said.
January 17, 2024