Bosch’s Servotwin steering system for heavy-duty trucks is built on the combination of the RB-Servocom recirculating ball-gear power steering system with an electronic control unit. The system offers a speed-based steering assistance with active return and various driver assistance functions for automated driving.
Watch below as Bosch showcases this advanced steering system at its Proving Grounds in Flat Rock, Michigan:
This recent funding follows the company’s $8M seed round from November 2022, bringing total funding to $31.5M.
Range Energy announced a $23.5 million new financing round led by Trousdale Ventures and with participation from UP.Partners, R7, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Range says it will use the money to expand customer pilot programs for its electric-powered trailers, as well trailer production. Additionally, Range says it is also working to develop a new trailer data and telematics platform.
MEMA and its members welcome the EPA’s final rule for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.
The competition is searching for America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who transitioned into trucking after military service.
FTA says y/y net revenues and fulfilled orders were up considerably, while its net income more than quadrupled from 2022.
The organization believes RNG to be a good fuel for fleets looking to decarbonize now, but expects some companies may hold out for BEVs.
Aiming to reduce the number of empty miles driven, Bosh says RevX enables fleets to maximize revenue by efficiently booking optimal loads.
Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers split $1.5M between two charities, the last Model 389 is now part of a sweepstakes which will benefit a third.
The companies anticipate that the joint venture will become operational in Q2 of 2024.
The new emissions standards are expected to improve public health and air quality, while giving companies enough lead time to meet the goals.
