Freightliner makes battery powered HVAC system available on new Cascadia
A new battery powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia truck models. This system provides up to 10 hours of cooling or 34 hours of heating to the cab when parked. Available on all new Cascadia sleeper sizes and bunk styles, the battery powered HVAC system reduces emissions
Watch: Freightliner eCascadia, eM2 106 walk-around video
Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles, a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day. I grabbed my camera and got to work. The eCascadia has up to 730 peak HP. The batteries provide 550 Kwh usable capacity, a range of
Daimler Trucks North America unveils fully electric eCascadia, eM2 trucks
Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles, a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day. Freightliner also announced plans to deliver an Electric Innovation Fleet of 30 vehicles to customers later this year for further testing under real-world operating conditions. Click
Freightliner debuts two new CNG-powered Cascadia trucks
Two new Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles will be showcased for the first time by Daimler Trucks North America. One of the new Cascadia CNG vehicles was developed in collaboration with UPS. The new Cascadia day cab is equipped with a Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero (NZ) NOx natural gas engine and Eaton
Minimizer releases floor mats for Freightliner new Cascadia 116, 126
Minimizer has released custom molded floor mats that fit the new Freightliner Cascadia 116 and 126. The 116 and 126 models feature a different cab interior than their 113 and 125 counterparts, necessitating floor mats that fit the newer models. “Cascadias are among the most popular trucks on the road, and with Freightliner releasing these
Daimler Trucks North America makes collision mitigation system and air disc brakes standard on the new Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that the Detroit Assurance 4.0 collision mitigation system and Meritor EX+ L air disc brakes are standard on all new Freightliner Cascadia truck models. “The safety of all drivers on the road—whether behind the wheel of a truck or in a passenger vehicle—has always been one of our key
Detroit Connect makes over-the-air Remote Updates available for the new Freightliner Cascadia
Detroit Connect Remote Updates are now available for the new Freightliner Cascadia spec’d with Detroit engines. With Remote Updates, fleets can now make over-the-air engine parameter changes on one or more trucks and download Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) reports without having to physically touch the vehicle. “Our goal is to help trucks stay on
Freightliner unveils raised roof configuration for New Cascadia
Freightliner’s new Cascadia will now be offered in a 60-in. raised roof sleeper model in both 116- and 126-in. BBC platforms, adding to the number of configurations available for the groundbreaking truck model. “Driver experience is a key part of our ‘Real Cost of Ownership’ proposition, and this is another solution the new Cascadia offers
Freightliner announces new Cascadia upgrades
Freightliner Trucks has announced several upgrades for its new Cascadia model, with new enhancements including keyless entry and a medical device power supply. The keyless entry feature includes buttons for locking and unlocking, can roll down windows and, if equipped, test the bulbs on the truck’s exterior before you drive. Each truck purchase includes two
Freightliner offers additional cab configurations for new Cascadia
Freightliner’s new Cascadia truck is now available in mid-roof cab configurations for regional overnight haulers and segments such as bulk haul and flat beds. The configurations include 48-, 60- and 72-in. mid-roof XT sleeper cabs in both 116- and 126-in. BBC platforms. All three configurations offer two levels of aerodynamic packages, the Aero or AeroX,
