Freightliner Trucks demoed its new Detroit Assurance 5.0 Active Braking Assist 5.0 during an event held in Las Vegas during CES. The always-on system fuses camera and radar technology detects moving pedestrians and cyclists in front of the truck and can deploy full braking—an industry first. It can also detect and mitigate a collision with full braking on moving and stationary vehicles and objects. Watch the video above to ride shotgun during a demo of the safety system.
Volvo expects to achieve an estimated 75% to 85% reduction in CO2 emissions from this initiative.
Volvo Trucks North America that it will be fueling newly assembled trucks with renewable Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. The NRV plant produces all Volvo trucks for the North American market, including the forthcoming new Volvo VNL, ahead of production later this summer.
Freightliner introduced the new Plus Series–enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior and electrical systems of the M2 and SD models. The OEM noted that the Plus Series is designed to
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Peterbilt made headlines recently when it became the first major North American OEM to open orders for an electric truck, the Peterbilt 220EV. In this exclusive interview, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Jason Skoog details the technology investments that are keeping fleets productive during this year’s trying pandemic and laying the groundwork for
A new DPF differential pressure sensor, engine oil dipsticks and fuel injector wiring harnesses designed to match OEM spec.
The E+E Leader Awards celebrate advancements in the realms of environmental, sustainability and energy management.
Over 30% of all dealer locations will be able to support EV sales and service, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces.
ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.
