Daimler Trucks delivers 50,000th Freightliner New Cascadia
Daimler Trucks reaches the mark of 50,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. with its Freightliner New Cascadia since production started in January 2017. The 50,000th New Cascadia was handed over to the customer Cargo Transporters, based in Claremont, N.C. Currently, Cargo Transporters operates more than 550 Freightliner trucks, now including over 120 New Cascadia. Daimler
Outtakes from our cover story with DTNA’s David Carson and Stefan Kurschner
Our August issue cover story that focused on the customized solutions at work today and currently behind-the-scenes at Western Star trucks and the Aftermarket division of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) offered so much info that we couldn’t pack it all into the print cover story. Rather than leave that insight on the cutting
On the Road: Freightliner electric trucks; Shell Starship; ZF Lane Keep Assist Technology
Our travel schedule took the FE team across the country last month. The biggest news was the unveiling of Daimler Trucks all-electric eCascadia and eM2 medium-duty trucks, signaling an all-in approach to electrification. The eCascadia has up to 730 peak HP. The batteries provide 550 Kwh usable capacity, a range of up to 250 miles
More medium-duty electric trucks are coming to market
When Mark Smith, program manager of technology integration with the Vehicle Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, spoke on the subject of fleet electrification at the recent Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, part of his presentation covered the 21st Century Truck Partnership. The 21CTP, he noted,
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
Daimler Trucks North America announces Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet partners
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks. The move is the next phase of a co-creation process that DTNA is utilizing to actively involve customers in the development of commercial
How application is driving the next era of truck safety systems
The newly unveiled Freightliner EconicSD waste collection truck sitting in a crowded Waste Expo booth sported two new components integrated into the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems, offering a glimpse into the safety equipment future for the EconicSD’s on-highway big brother, the new Cascadia. “One of the things we’re asking ourselves is: How do
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
Freightliner drops the curtain on its new EconicSD low cab-over-engine waste collection truck
Freightliner Trucks introduced its new EconicSD—a modern, low-entry cab-over-engine (COE) waste collection truck for the North American market that provides improved safety, uptime and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Unveiled at Waste Expo, the OEM explained that the cab and chassis are designed and manufactured in Woerth, Germany – Daimler’s largest truck plant and sports
Creature comforts: Driver needs are the focus of the latest cabs and sleepers
If the latest Class 8 on-highway models from truck manufacturers have one thing in common, it’s that the driver’s point of view was central to their design. “We started with driver clinics several years before our new LT Series models were introduced,” says Jim Nachtman, product marketing director of on-highway trucks at International Trucks.
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