Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

NIKOLA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL HYLA BRANDED HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION IN CALIFORNIA

NIKOLA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL HYLA BRANDED HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION IN CALIFORNIA

| February 21, 2023

West Sacramento marks the fourth location as scaling of the Nikola hydrogen network continues to progress  Nikola Corporation  zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions,  announced its HYLA brand’s fourth California hydrogen station location, building on its planned station network to advance and scale its long-term hydrogen distribution solutions to service market demand. Nikola’s integrated energy and zero-emissions truck portfolio will be underpinned […]

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<strong>Uber Freight Announces its First Electric Truck Pilot, Partnering with WattEV and CHEP on Southern California Routes</strong>

Uber Freight Announces its First Electric Truck Pilot, Partnering with WattEV and CHEP on Southern California Routes

| February 21, 2023

The pilot serves as an important milestone in electric freight transportation and establishes Uber Freight’s first EV deployment Uber Freight, WattEV and CHEP have announced a strategic, joint effort to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California. As part of this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capacity to Uber Freight shippers, starting […]

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US Trailer Industry Already Committed Through Most of 2023

US Trailer Industry Already Committed Through Most of 2023

| February 21, 2023

“Demand overall remains strong, and cancellations are low…” Reflecting a lower build rate, January’s backlog-to-build ratio increased to 9.9 months, after averaging ~8 months since August of 2021. That said, the BL/BU for total trailers decreased to 8.1 months when seasonally adjusted. Either way one looks at it, the industry is essentially committed into the […]

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In 2030, over 45000 heavy trucks will run on hydrogen in Europe

In 2030, over 45000 heavy trucks will run on hydrogen in Europe

| February 19, 2023

According to newly published research by Interact Analysis, Heavy-duty trucks will be the most common application of hydrogen in transportation in 2030 According to newly published research by Interact Analysis, Heavy-duty trucks will be the most common application of hydrogen in transportation in 2030. China will lead the market over the next decade, with Europe also seeing penetration rising […]

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Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency without Compromise with Volvo Trucks I-Torque

Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency without Compromise with Volvo Trucks I-Torque

| February 19, 2023

Volvo Truck’s I-See terrain-aware, predictive cruise control technology Volvo Trucks North America reports that fleets across North America are increasingly choosing to spec trucks with Volvo I-Torque technology — its innovative powertrain solution that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency for Class 8 diesel freight trucks. Introduced in early 2022, Volvo I-Torque is being utilized by fleets […]

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Class 8 Retail Sales Up 29% Y/Y to 29,200 Units

Class 8 Retail Sales Up 29% Y/Y to 29,200 Units

| February 19, 2023

ACT Research reports business activity in the truck industry rolls on, with retail sales seemingly unphased by higher interest rates According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report, January heavy-duty (HD) orders were relatively weak, but it remains to be seen whether this represented a pause after robust year-end […]

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