Volvo revealed the new VNX truck for heavy-haul applications. Available with up to 605 HP and 2,050 lb./ft. of torque, the truck comes with multiple configurations and a redesigned cab in the style of the Volvo VNL and VNR; you can read more details about the new trucks here.
FE Editor Jason Morgan hopped in the cab of a VNX for a test drive at the Volvo Customer Center in Virginia. Check out the POV test drive of the VNX 300 day cab above and the VNX 400 42-in. sleeper below.
How much of the AI craze will result in real help for fleets?
If you’ve been on the internet in the past year - and I’m going to go ahead and assume that you have - you’ve probably heard entirely too much about AI. Artificial intelligence has been a concept in computing for decades and decades, but use of the term really multiplied with the release of generative AI programs like Chat GPT. It’s got everybody talking about AI, and everybody wanting to release products that heavily feature AI.
Freightliner introduced the new Plus Series–enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior and electrical systems of the M2 and SD models. The OEM noted that the Plus Series is designed to
If you’ve ever visited the Northeast region of the country, you’ve most likely encountered intimidating terrain. The winding roads. The steep hills. The intricate routes that challenge any seasoned driver, and, most recently, advanced cruise control systems that aim to improve fuel efficiency and driver comfort. Related Articles – Four ways A.I. can help cut
The fluctuation of fuel prices has made it more challenging to operate day-to-day. Drivers get paid by the mile, and, when fuel costs go up, margins shrink, impacting how fleets profit and pay their employees. Intelligent technology can lessen the impact of high prices by improving overall fuel efficiency. Related Articles – New ways to
Peterbilt made headlines recently when it became the first major North American OEM to open orders for an electric truck, the Peterbilt 220EV. In this exclusive interview, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Jason Skoog details the technology investments that are keeping fleets productive during this year’s trying pandemic and laying the groundwork for
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
Talking through the challenges, the technological advances, and the strategies for a sustainable future.
As the International S13 powertrain rolls out to customers, the OEM also rolled its new engine, transmission and aftertreatment package out to TMC, held earlier this month in New Orleans. David Crowe, S13 integrated sales manager at International Trucks, walked us around the powertrain that is characterized by its dual overhead cam engine design, which
Volvo says the VNR battery-electric trucks are ideal for drayage operations due to their operational efficiency in tight spaces.
