Volvo, Daimler, Traton form JV to develop electric truck charging network
Three commercial vehicle manufacturers – Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the Traton Group – have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and buses across Europe. The parties say they are committed to initiating and accelerating the necessary
Recapping the 2021 TMC Fall Meeting
Another week, another trade show recap! The gang’s all here once again as Editor Jason Morgan and Senior Editor David Sickels join the podcast to talk about last month’s TMC Fall Meeting, which took place in Cleveland and was host to a bevy of OEM and supplier news. We talk about the news from the
Three takeaways from the Daimler Trucks AG, Volvo Group cellcentric JV announcement
Make no mistake: The trend of increasingly sustainable truck equipment technology is here to stay, with even more equipment advances coming down the line to meet an array of trucking applications. That was the tone set by the leaders of two global truck manufacturers–Martin Daum, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG
Daimler Trucks N.A. opens order books for all-electric Freightliner eCascadia, eM2
Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 are now available to order. The eCascadia and eM2 are the first all-electric trucks from the company. Comprised of an eAxle design and available with a single or dual motor system, the Detroit ePowertrain offers up to 23,000 lb.-ft. of torque, giving it ample power
TMC 2020: All the news from the show (Updated)
Fleet Equipment is live covering the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the industry’s annual gathering where rules and regulations are set, issues are discussed, and news is made. You can find all that news below, and this post will be updated throughout the week as more news breaks. You can also find the rest
Executive interview: Kenworth is rolling with the changes
The sun is streaming through the shades of Kevin Baney’s corner office at Kenworth headquarters in Kirkland, Washington. It’s a brilliantly sunny morning—a rarity for Washington in October, Kevin tells me. Below these shades is a shelf on which sits three detailed models of Kenworth trucks—the T680, T880 and W990. Each of these models is
Benchmarking success: Utility fleets are using performance metrics to drive measurable improvements
Fleet executives at the annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), discussed benchmarking. For fleet managers on the panel, using data and performance metrics is a means of showing opportunities for improvement, through which cost savings can be realized.
The path to paperless
Paperless maintenance management systems can save administrative time.
Electric vehicles are being readied for vocational operations
A tipping point is rapidly approaching in the drive to develop electric commercial vehicles. For those units, reduced fuel use and maintenance costs will yield rough parity with traditional designs, even allowing for higher upfront costs.
Photo gallery: TMC Annual Meeting 2019
Data, connectivity, electrification and a heavy focus on improving the heavy-duty service experience were big talking points at the 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. While we’re still working on our in-depth stories from the event, peruse this cool photo gallery from the show floor, then click here to
