The FMCSA says development of autonomous-truck technologies may be outpacing fleet ability to consider how to integrate them into their operations.
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All-Electric Peterbilt 579EV Available for Customer Orders
Peterbilt’s battery-electric Model 579EV is now available for customer orders with the OEM’s SmartSpec dealership sales tool.
Volvo, Isuzu Form Strategic Alliance
The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors have signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation.
How Fleets are Tackling Electrification and Automation
Understanding how trucking is using electric and automated vehicles today can help predict how the industry will use them in the future.
Traton, Hino Team up for Electric-Vehicle Development
Two global commercial vehicle makers, Germany’s Traton SE and Japan’s Hino Motors Ltd., have signed a joint venture agreement to develop electric vehicles, both battery-electric and fuel-cell versions.
Uptick in Mobile Maintenance in 2020
One trend that is gaining momentum among commercial fleets during the pandemic is the use of mobile maintenance vendors.
Early Adopters of Electric Trucks Say Planning, Partnerships Are Crucial
Truck makers are beginning to introduce battery-electric models, but successfully deploying this new breed of commercial vehicle requires fleets to manage a bevy of new considerations.
Decisiv Delivering Comprehensive Managed Care To Commercial Vehicle Service Providers
ServicePlan application expands dealer-fleet partnerships through enhanced contract maintenance services
Grants to Help Deploy 70 All-Electric Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America was recently awarded $20 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks with fleets in southern California as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Targeted Air Shed Grant Program, plus $1.7 million in charging infrastructure funding from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Kenworth Introduces its First Electric Class 8 T680 Truck
Kenworth Trucks has announced the launch of it first electric Class 8 truck, the T680E. The new zero-emission Kenworth T680E, now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, will enter into production in 2021, according to a news release.
Decisiv Recognized as One of the Hottest Companies in 2020 by Aspioneer
Decisiv was recently recognized as one of the “Top 20 Hottest Companies in 2020” by Aspioneer. In this article, Aspioneer discusses how we are revolutionizing service management, and what it means to be a part of the Decisiv SRM Ecosystem.
PacLease Finding High Interest in Leasing Electric Trucks
With the advent of electric trucks becoming a reality, PacLease is finding high interest from customers wanting to explore going green by leasing Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty cabover battery-electric trucks.
Einride’s Driverless, Cabless Electric Trucks Hit the Mass Market
Fresh off a $10 million raise, Swedish trucking technology startup Einride has put its autonomous electric trucks on the global market. Until now, the vehicles, known as “Pods,” had been deployed only in pilot projects. They can be reserved by customers in the U.S. and abroad.
Automated Trucks: The Good, The Bad and The Timeline
Autonomous trucks promise a remedy to problems such as the driver shortage and safety, but the path to adoption presents challenges.
Scania Tests Truck Trailers Covered with Solar Panels for Fuel Saving
Volkswagen owned truck manufacturer Scania is betting on solar energy to reduce fuel consumption in its trucks. The company is testing a concept of a solar cell clad trailer to power a plug-in hybrid truck.