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ATA Asks Federal Leaders to Assist in Rail Negotiations

American Trucking Associations called on federal elected leaders to ensure ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations avoid disrupting key aspects of the nation’s supply chain.

June 27, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler, European Partners to Test HD Truck Using Liquid Hydrogen Fuel

To test the use of liquid hydrogen in a commercial vehicle fuel cell, Daimler Truck announced it is putting a prototype heavy-duty truck and filling station into operation in Germany.

June 27, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Ballard Truck Center Gains Electric Dealer Certification

Ballard Truck Center announced it became the first certified electric vehicle dealer for Mack Trucks and Volvo Truck North America in Massachusetts at its Tewksbury location.

June 24, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Wheel That May Detach

TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars.

June 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

May Data Likely to Show Used Class 8 Demand Softens Again

Demand in the used Class 8 market is softening, experts said, citing steady declines in both the spot freight volumes and rates that so many buyers of used trucks rely on for a living.

June 23, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Transportation Software Sector Sees M&A Rise

Technology-focused companies supporting the trucking and logistics sector have experienced a rise in merger and acquisition activity.

June 23, 2022
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Electric Vehicle Working Group Seeks Members by July 15

Nominations of truckers, local officials, regulators, labor union members and vehicle manufacturers are being sought by July 15 to serve on a new electric vehicle federal advisory group under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

June 23, 2022
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CATL Unveils EV Battery With Longer Range

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled an electric car battery it said has a range of over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a single charge and is 13% more powerful than one planned by Tesla Inc., a major customer.

June 23, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads

Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.

June 23, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Reports ADS, ADAS 12-Month Crash Data

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the first time, collected and analyzed data on crashes involving vehicles using SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, and separately, SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems.

June 23, 2022

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