Mitsubishi Fuso, Ample to partner on battery-swapping technology for electric trucks
The companies will collaborate to pair Mitsubishi Fuso EVs with Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping technology.
Dana expands Spicer Select drivetrain coverage
Dana has increased the number of Spicer Select primary gearing part numbers with Dana axle model D/S170 and D/S190.
Phoenix Motorcars exhibits new gen 4 electric drive system
The Phoenix engineering team refined the new chassis layout to optimize space for the newly designed battery packs.
State of Sustainable Fleets report predicts a faster-than-expected diesel sunset
Here’s where we’re at with funding, policy, renewable fuels, battery electric and hydrogen efforts.
Gabrielli Truck Sales becomes Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer
Volvo Trucks North America has designated Gabrielli Truck Sales, one of the largest and oldest commercial truck dealers in the Northeast, as a Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, signifying that it is ready to support customers interested in adding Volvo VNR Electric trucks to their fleets. Gabrielli Truck Sales recently completed the required
Nacarato Truck Center becomes first Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealership in Tennessee
Nacarato Truck Centers, a third-generation family run dealership group, completed the required training and facility updates to become the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealership in Tennessee with its La Vergne location, servicing the greater Nashville market. This is the second location to be certified for Nacarato Truck Centers, with its Roanoke, Va.,
Volvo Trucks Academy opens new facility for electric truck training
Volvo Trucks North America has announced that the Volvo Trucks Academy opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, to expand access to battery-electric truck training in the central U.S. The new 14,865-square-foot facility is larger and more modern than the previous Illinois training facility, enabling Volvo Trucks to provide more hands-on learning opportunities for
Volvo Trucks named first certified EV dealer in Central Valley
Volvo Trucks North America has designated Affinity Truck Center’s Fresno, Calif., location as a Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, signifying that it is ready to support customers interested in adding Volvo VNR Electrics to their local and regional distribution, pickup and delivery, and food and beverage distribution routes. Located in the heart of
Diagnosing truck vibrations isn’t always fun and games
The American artist Winslow Homer didn’t intend his 1872 painting Snap the Whip (pictured above) to provide a visual representation of the force released by vibration on a truck. But Homer’s painting does just that, in addition to being a nostalgic look at bare-footed schoolboys at play. Linked together by holding hands, the boys at
Truck stories we’re thankful for
The trucking industry has a lot to be thankful for this year. Sure, we have our share of challenges (we’re looking at you, Supply Chain), but the fact is that trucking flourished during the pandemic and came roaring out of it. While other industries were cutting hours and some even closing their doors, trucks rolled
