Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Zonar Launches Emissions Check™ for California Air Resources Board Clean Truck Check Compliance

Zonar Launches Emissions Check™ for California Air Resources Board Clean Truck Check Compliance

| October 16, 2024

New solution reduces downtime and identifies vehicles that need emissions-related repairs Zonar, the leader in commercial vehicle fleet health and safety, announced the general availability of Zonar Emissions Check™, a new solution that enables on-route compliance, reduces downtime, and lowers third-party operational costs. For existing customers with the Zonar V4™ telematics control unit (TCU) already installed, the compliance […]

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Freightliner unveils Fifth Generation Cascadia

Freightliner unveils Fifth Generation Cascadia

| October 15, 2024

Industry’s best-selling Class 8 truck sets new standards in safety, efficiency and profitability  Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), unveiled the fifth generation Cascadia. The newest addition to the Freightliner family builds on its legacy as the industry’s preferred on-highway truck with advanced […]

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Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

| October 14, 2024

Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]

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HYZON ANNOUNCES START OF PRODUCTION OF 200kW FUEL CELL SYSTEM, MARKING A MAJOR MILESTONE IN ZERO-EMISSION TECHNOLOGY

HYZON ANNOUNCES START OF PRODUCTION OF 200kW FUEL CELL SYSTEM, MARKING A MAJOR MILESTONE IN ZERO-EMISSION TECHNOLOGY

| October 8, 2024

This enables Hyzon to manufacture standardized FCSs at volume for commercial sale, further accelerating the decarbonization of heavy-duty industries Hyzon U.S.-based, high-performance, hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, announced the Start of Production (SOP) of its revolutionary single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System […]

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Nestlé Purina PetCare Debuts Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Semi-Truck in California

Nestlé Purina PetCare Debuts Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Semi-Truck in California

| October 8, 2024

The truck — which is the newest Nikola hydrogen fuel cell truck model — will transport products like Tidy Cats cat litter with zero tailpipe emissions, supporting Purina’s sustainability strategy  Nestlé Purina PetCare, in collaboration with The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (KAG) and Nikola Corporation, launched its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery with the use of a […]

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Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

| October 7, 2024

Engineered with a new tread compound, the Conti HAU 5 ensures a smooth and quiet ride, enhancing the commuting experience for both drivers and passengers as they navigate city streets and highways Continental, one of the largest tire and automotive technology suppliers in the world, has released its first EV compatible truck/bus tire in the […]

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