Volvo Trucks, NFI team up for Run on Less – Electric
Volvo Trucks North America, along with third-party supply chain solutions provider NFI, is participating in Run on Less–Electric (RoL-E), an electric truck technology demonstration that showcases advancements in freight efficiency. In 2020, NFI became one of the first fleets in North America to take delivery of Volvo VNR Electrics, which operate out of its Chino
Hydrogen trucks: How seriously should we take this truck technology?
A funny trend surfaced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show at the tail end of 2019: increased talk of hydrogen-fueled trucks. Sure, Kenworth had made its partnership with Toyota to pursue hydrogen technology earlier that year, but at NACV 2019 several OEMs, including Daimler Trucks North America and Cummins, talked about hydrogen truck development.
Hino announces zero-emission ‘Project Z,’ including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Hino Trucks has announced “Project Z,” outlining its plans to develop and release several zero-emissions vehicles over the next few years. The project includes both battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks. “We’ll have some early prototypes in 2021, we’ll have customer demos in 2022, and we’ll be in full production before 2024,” said Glenn
Executive Interview: Hino stretches into new markets with upgraded, extended equipment offerings
The rollout of Hino’s new XL Series provided the platform for the extended cab and crew cab configurations for both the XL and L Series—which the company showed off in its booth at this year’s NACV show.
The right solutions: Manufacturers providing medium-duty trucks designed for fleet customers’ applications
Growth in the medium-duty truck segment continues to lead fleets to look for new vehicle capabilities and options that can be used in specific and dedicated applications. Across the board, truck manufacturers are responding to those needs with a range of vehicles.
Hino adds eight dealers to Certified Ultimate network
Hino Trucks has added eight new dealers to its Certified Ultimate network. Hino’s Certified network now includes more than 25 dealerships across the country. The new dealerships in the program are: Interstate Trucksource Inc., Romulus, Mich. Gabrielli Truck Sales Ltd., Jamaica, N.Y. Hino of Baton Rouge, Port Allen, La. Flag City Truck, Findlay, Ohio Bergey’s Truck
Shigehiro Matsuoka appointed president, CEO of Hino North America
Hino North America has appointed Shigehiro Matsuoka as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2019. Matsuoka succeeds Yoshinori Noguchi, who will remain on as an executive advisor through March. Matsuoka joined Hino in 1981 and most recently was responsible for total support strategy and technical solutions, aftersales service, parts operations, and global production
Staying safe: The Hino XL Series’ safety options
Advanced collision mitigation systems have been enjoying increased adoption rates in medium-duty applications as fleet managers see the safety benefits—from keeping their drivers safe to reducing costs associated with crashes. Last year, Hino Trucks and WABCO Holdings Inc. announced a strategic partnership in which WABCO will provide its latest generation braking control technology and a
Hino, Jacobs Vehicle Systems sign long-term agreement
Hino Motors and Jacobs Vehicle Systems have signed a long-term supply agreement which will last through 2025. Through this agreement, Jacobs will continue to provide engine braking technologies for Hino, as seen on the A09 and A05 engine platforms. This contract allows Jacobs and Hino to expand their working relationship and bring new technologies to
Hino makes its first foray into the North American Class 8 market with the XL Series
Hino Trucks has announced the launch of the XL series. The XL7 and XL8 trucks will be the first Class 8 offerings ever from Hino in the U.S. market. Hino acknowledges the challenge of joining the Class 8 fray, with Dominik Beckman, the company’s director of marketing, noting that this is “arguably something no OEM