Hyzon’s CEO talks us through its hydrogen fuel cell truck business model, technology
Hyzon Motors trucks never stopped moving. The hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer had several Freightliner Cascadia trucks rolling around the Long Beach Convention center during ACT Expo held in late August, and the line for rides was long as attendees kicked the tires on the new powertrain technology. While a hydrogen truck moving under its own
Daimler Trucks N.A., Platform Science introduce open OEM platform for fleet management
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), in collaboration with Platform Science have launched Virtual Vehicle, an open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. In addition, the platform provides the tools to manage those applications, connectivity, and the mobile devices drivers need to
Shell Oil Co. acquires established fuel card business
Shell Oil Co. (Shell) has acquired MSTS Payments, LLC and its Multi Service Fuel Card business from Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. (dba TreviPay). The Multi Service Fuel Card acceptance network and transaction processing platform provides Shell with a closed-loop payment network used by Commercial Road Transport (CRT) companies at thousands of truck stops in
Element Fleet Management partners with ChargePoint, Wex on charging billing system
Element Fleet Management Corp. has begun a relationship with ChargePoint and Wex to provide Element clients with access to ChargePoint’s charging network. The companies say this relationship provides a consolidated billing system for charging and fueling across client fleets, integrated with Element’s analytics and dashboard reporting platform. “ChargePoint is making the transition to electrification seamless
Conquering the challenges of fleet data management
When the fleet is on the road, you’re making money. That’s why fleet managers spend much of their time doing their best to minimize roadside incidents. Roadside incidents can easily cost fleets thousands of dollars considering the crew needed to handle the road call, which also means time lost. A roadside incident puts a vehicle
Mahle provides aftermarket business update, looks toward future
In a recent online address, Mahle Aftermarket provided a business update and charted its mapped out a course for the coming years. The German supplier describes itself as “resuming the growth course of the preceding years” after the market hitches caused by COVID-19. Mahle says its focus is on four strategic areas: the digitalization of
Ford to acquire charging management company Electriphi
Ford announced that it is acquiring Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging management and fleet monitoring software for electric vehicles. Electriphi’s team and services will be integrated into Ford Pro, a new global business within Ford that the company says is built around advanced charging and energy management. “As commercial customers add electric vehicles to their
Right here, right now: Busting three myths about remote diagnostics
Here’s a riddle for you: If time is money and timing is everything, what would it mean to your fleet to save a big ol’ sack full of cash on truck maintenance? In the words of the Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, on Van Halen’s 1991 hit Right Now: “It means everything.” That is what
Making informed truck management decisions during the microchip shortage
The trucking industry could be headed toward the perfect storm of equipment shortages. We’ve already heard how the microchip shortage is impacting OEM truck production, and those supply challenges are being felt by suppliers and service providers. ACT Research noted that Class 8 truck orders are nearing their “best ever,” and vocational markets are expected
Eaton, Tenneco partner on integrated exhaust thermal management system
Eaton and Tenneco have entered a joint development agreement between Eaton’s vehicle group and Tenneco’s clean air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations. Across the globe, emission standards are tightening for vehicle manufacturers. In Europe, the next
