“Business activity in the truck industry rolls on, seemingly unphased by higher interest rates” According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report, December Class 8 net orders were healthy, bringing total year-end ordering activity to a strong 159k (Sep-Dec). Classes 5-7 orders declined 3% y/y to 17,464 units (-21% […]
The electric powertrain is available with high-density battery packs of 141 kWh, 209 kWh and 282 kWh that deliver up to 100-, 150- and 200-mile range, respectively Knight-Swift Transportation recently became the first major U.S fleet to take delivery of a zero emissions Kenworth T680E Class 8 battery-electric vehicle. The Kenworth T680E will operate at […]
The native OEM platform provides fleets with greater flexibility, tools to boost efficiency and strengthen driver experience PACCAR and Platform Science announced a new collaboration to integrate Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle™ in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Virtual Vehicle™ is an open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and […]
The Canadian founded company Waabi Innovation Inc, developing the next generation of autonomous trucking technology. Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in the Canadian founded company Waabi Innovation Inc, developing the next generation of autonomous trucking technology. The investment highlights the companies’ shared commitment to redefine the way we move goods and to accelerate the […]
Nikola’s mobile fueler program includes its own mobile fuelers as well as a number of third party mobile fuelers, which will provide Nikola’s customers with a variety of flexible fueling options Nikola Corporation zero-emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, has developed an innovative, heavy-duty, 700 bar (10,000 psi) hydrogen mobile fueler capable of direct […]
The Sandhills EVI indicates used heavy-duty sleeper truck inventory increased in December, gaining 8.7% month over month. Used inventory levels have doubled since December 2021, increasing 104.2% year over year Inventory levels for used heavy-duty sleeper trucks in Sandhills Global marketplaces have been rising since January 2022. Value trends, however, have been in decline. Specifically, asking and auction […]
