Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

Volvo Group and Westport Sign Letter of Intent to Establish JointVenture to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Long-Haul Transport

Volvo Group and Westport Sign Letter of Intent to Establish JointVenture to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Long-Haul Transport

| July 20, 2023

Utilizing HPDI™ Technology to Accelerate the Decarbonization Efforts of Global OEM Customers Volvo Group and Westport supplier of advanced alternative fuel delivery systems and components for the global transportation industry, have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to establish a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI™ fuel system technology […]

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Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Fall, Cancellations Elevated but ’24 Books Opening

Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Fall, Cancellations Elevated but ’24 Books Opening

| July 20, 2023

ACT Research reports “Preliminary net orders were 34% lower compared to May’s intake, and down 75% versus the same month last year” June’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased sequentially, and were lower against longer-term comparisons, with 6,300 units (8,000 seasonally adjusted) projected to have been booked during the month. Final June results will be available […]

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Aurora Announces Pricing of $220 Million Upsized Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

Aurora Announces Pricing of $220 Million Upsized Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

| July 20, 2023

Aurora expects to receive total gross proceeds of approximately $820 million from the public offering and concurrent private placement Aurora Innovation, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUR) announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 73,333,333 shares of its Class A common stock at $3.00 per share. All of the securities are to be sold by Aurora. […]

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Carrier introduces two new Vector trailer refrigeration units

Carrier introduces two new Vector trailer refrigeration units

| July 19, 2023

Units deliver significant fuel efficiency improvements and lifetime CARB compliance Carrier Transicold now offers two premium performance versions of its Vector™ trailer refrigeration system, delivering ultra-high efficiencies and significantly reduced emissions for regulatory compliance and improved sustainability. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy […]

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BOLLINGER MOTORS KICKS OFF PILOT BUILD ON ITS B4 ALL-ELECTRIC CHASSIS CABS

BOLLINGER MOTORS KICKS OFF PILOT BUILD ON ITS B4 ALL-ELECTRIC CHASSIS CABS

| July 19, 2023

“Bollinger Motors has over eight years of experience in developing, producing, and testing all-electric trucks”  Bollinger Motors announced the start of its “design validation” pilot builds of the B4 all-electric Class 4 chassis cabs for testing and demonstration. Manufacturing of the pilot vehicles has kicked off in partnership with Roush Industries, Inc. at its facility […]

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June Used Truck Market Enjoys Historically Expected Sales Gains

June Used Truck Market Enjoys Historically Expected Sales Gains

| July 18, 2023

ACT Research reports Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes improved again in June, up 4% The preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes improved again in June, up 4% m/m. Combined the auction, retail and wholesale channels saw preliminary same dealer sales advance 21% m/m, according to the latest […]

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