Application Specific: Alternatively Powered Vehicles
During the recent Hybrid Truck & Alternative Fuels Ride-and-Drive held at The Work Truck Show 2008, attendees had the opportunity to test drive as many as 14 new hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs).
Help is on the way
Making predictions for the coming year can be tempting when drafting a January column.
Detroit Diesel DD15 unveiled
After nearly five years and $1.5 billion in development, the new heavy-duty Detroit Diesel DD15 engine was introduced last week at the Detroit Diesel plant. The DD15 displaces 14.8L, and is a 6-cylinder, in-line design. It is intended for all heavy-duty, North American truck and coach applications, and features improved fuel economy and enhanced performance, the maker says.
Greenlane plans for EV chargers stretching from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
When complete, the 280-mile commercial EV charging corridor will have more than 100 chargers and facilities with modern amenities.
NACFE notes the fuel efficiency impact of the SuperTruck 2 program
The new report puts the focus on the program’s “path to production.”
PACCAR achieves record annual revenues, net income
PACCAR Parts reported a record annual pre-tax income of $1.7 billion and revenues of $6.41 billion.
MAN eTruck launch sees near-sellout
Chief executive officer Alexander Vlaskamp says MAN’s EV technology is on track, but infrastructure could be an issue.
Uber Freight, Greenlane announced electric truck charging station collaboration
The organizations say they can enhance the ability to build public charging stations where they are most needed.
Women In Trucking Association names 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation
WIT says it created the award in 2018 to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking industry.
Detroit commemorates 85 years of manufacturing services
Over the decades, it expanded its product line to encompass more than engines, including automated manual transmission, axles, battery-electric components and more.
