25 Sep Meritor Announces European Debut of Blue Horizon Advanced Technologies Brand HANOVER, Germany — Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. announced the European debut of Blue Horizon, its new brand representing the company’s emerging platform of advanced technologies centered on electrification, efficiency and connectivity solutions for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The North American version was introduced earlier this year. Read more...
25 Sep Cummins Introduces Diesel, Hybrid-Electric Innovations Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. introduced innovations for the diesel engine intended to achieve a low nitrogen oxide-emissions future, a reduction in the carbon footprint and improve fuel mileage. It also presented a hybrid-electric powertrain. Read more...
25 Sep China Official Says Talks Impossible With ‘US Holding Knife’ BEIJING — China cannot hold talks with Washington on ending their escalating trade dispute while the United States “holds a knife” to Beijing’s neck by imposing tariff hikes, a Chinese official said Sept. 25. Read more...
25 Sep Shipping Lobby Proposes Phased Start to Historic Fuel Change The shipping industry is pressing for a phased start when new rules governing vessel fuel take effect in less than 16 months’ time. Read more...
25 Sep WTO Chief Urges Nations to Avert Trade War BERLIN — The whole international community has a responsibility to reduce tensions and avert a full trade war, which would produce “no winners,” according to the head of the World Trade Organization. Read more...
25 Sep US Home Prices Rise at Slowest Pace in Nearly a Year WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices rose in July at the slowest pace in 10 months as home sales have stumbled amid higher mortgage rates. Read more...
25 Sep Trump Plan to Roll Back Fuel Standards to Get Second Hearing FRESNO, Calif. — The Trump administration’s proposal to roll back national fuel-economy standards was headed for its second public hearing a day after California officials and scores of speakers blasted it as a danger to the environment and public health. Read more...
25 Sep Capital Partners Invests in Minimizer Minimizer, a commercial vehicle accessories supplier and unit of Kruckeberg Industries, announced private equity firm Capital Partners is making an investment in Minimizer to expand product lines and support the rapid growth of the company. Read more...
25 Sep Supply Chain Partners Focus on Efficiency to Improve Capacity LONG BEACH, Calif. — High freight levels, decreased productivity and the driver shortage have contributed to tightened capacity, and carriers and intermodal providers said they are focusing on efficiency to meet supply chain demands. Read more...
24 Sep Ryder Opens Pennsylvania Maintenance Facility for Diesel, Alt-Fuel Trucks Ryder System Inc. announced the opening of a new full-service maintenance facility in Reading, Pa., for both diesel and alternative-powered trucks. Read more...