Detroit DD13 Gen 5 engine offers uptime-focused features for vocational and on-highway
The Detroit DD13 engine is now available with new features and power ratings with changes to the engine focused on efficiency, robustness and thermal management, all of which contribute to a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximum uptime, according to the manufacturer. As such, the 13-liter DD13 is suited for both on-highway and
Talking new aftertreatment systems, electric trucks and vocational demand
The Western Star 49X was the first glimpse of Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) renewed focus on vocational workhorses, and now DTNA’s newly appointed Chief Engineer, Chassis and Vocational Engineering, Tracy Mack-Askew is ready to lead the charge into the next generation of vocational truck development, but there’s no shortage of challenges for vocational truck
Daimler Trucks N.A.’s new leadership lineup
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that David Carson, currently senior vice president, vocational sales and marketing, has been appointed to the expanded role of senior vice president, sales and marketing, DTNA, consolidating responsibility for all sales and marketing of vocational and on-highway segments. Carson adds responsibilities formerly held by Richard Howard, who has been
Daimler Trucks N.A. opens order books for all-electric Freightliner eCascadia, eM2
Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 are now available to order. The eCascadia and eM2 are the first all-electric trucks from the company. Comprised of an eAxle design and available with a single or dual motor system, the Detroit ePowertrain offers up to 23,000 lb.-ft. of torque, giving it ample power
Daimler Trucks N.A. appoints Stefan Kürschner as CFO
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Stefan Kürschner to the role of chief financial officer. Kürschner’s appointment to CFO is effective May 1. He will retain his role as a member of DTNA’s eight-member operating committee and report to Jochen Götz, executive vice president, finance and controlling at Daimler Trucks and Buses. A replacement
Updated: Watch Daimler Trucks N.A. answer electric truck questions
UPDATE: Hot on the heels of the announcement that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) opened orders for its all-electric Freightliner eCascadia and eM2, Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan hosted DTNA’s Richard Howard, SVP, on-highway sales and marketing; Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility; and Dr. Andreas Juretzka, director of eMobility product development engineering, for a live
Daimler Trucks N.A. outgoing Pres., CEO reflects on trucking’s evolution
When Roger Nielsen took the reins as president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in April 2017, the “new” Freightliner Cascadia had just rolled out, platooning technology was still a conversation, and heavy-duty electric truck announcements were more than a year away. Clearly, a lot has changed in four years. And it changed
What’s in it for fleets spec’ing the latest in driver comfort options?
How can fleets measure the value of driver comfort options? According to truck manufacturers, it starts by listening to your drivers and measuring the impact of your choices on recruitment efforts and retention success. “Quantitatively, fleets can measure the impact of comfort and convenience items through metrics like driver retention, driver health and recruiting efforts,”
Daimler Trucks N.A. appoints new chief engineer of product validation engineering
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Randy DeBortoli as chief engineer of product validation engineering, where he will steer the strategic development of Freightliner and Western Star trucks. DeBortoli has been with DTNA for almost 30 years. Recently, DeBortoli served as the chief engineer of chassis and vocational engineering, playing an instrumental role in
PPG Delfleet One paint system approved by Daimler Trucks North America
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has approved the PPG Defleet One paint system for warranty and aftermarket repairs on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks. As an integrated system of undercoats, topcoats and clearcoats, the company says the PPG Delfleet One paint system was developed to meet the color-matching and productivity needs of aftermarket users.
Daimler Trucks N.A. gives details on Detroit e-Powertrain, $20M manufacturing investment
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2. The company says it is part of Daimler Trucks’ global platform strategy to establish a uniform basic architecture for its line-up of battery-electric vehicles. Initially, the Detroit ePowertrain will offer an eAxle design operating at
Freightliner eCascadia used to deliver charging infrastructure to Schneider
Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California, recently used a Freightliner eCascadia to deliver an electrical transformer to one of Schneider‘s trucking terminals in Los Angeles. The transformer will be used to supply power to electric vehicles and support Schneider’s deployment of battery-electric trucks, like the Freightliner eCascadia.
