07 Sep Navistar Launches Production on International eMV Series LONG BEACH, Calif. — Navistar Inc. announced that its new, fully electric International eMV Series medium-duty truck is now in production, in four available wheelbase lengths. Read more...
07 Sep WattEV Plans Solar-Powered Truck Stop LONG BEACH, Calif. — WattEV Inc. is set to receive a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to build the state’s first solar-powered truck stop dedicated to heavy-duty electric trucks. Read more...
07 Sep Run on Less — Electric Now on the Road LONG BEACH, Calif. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency, in partnership with RMI, provided an update on Run on Less — Electric, a three-week real-world demonstration with 13 vehicles performing zero-emission goods movement, during ACT Expo. Read more...
07 Sep Hyliion Updates Hybrid eX Powertrain LONG BEACH, Calif. — Hyliion Holdings Corp. announced an updated version of its Hybrid eX powertrain and is expected to begin shipping units in the latter part of 2021. Read more...
07 Sep CN’s Largest Shareholder Wants CEO Ruest Out One of the largest shareholders in Canadian National Railway Co. said it’s prepared to launch a proxy fight to replace the company’s leader as the $30 billion deal to buy Kansas City Southern faces possible collapse. Read more...
07 Sep Allison to Supply E-Axles to Hino LONG BEACH, Calif. — Allison Transmission Inc. announced its selection by Hino Trucks as its e-axle development partner for Classes 6-8 battery-electric trucks. Read more...
07 Sep 3G Cellular Network Sunsetting Raises Concerns in Trucking While the timing is expected to vary, many wireless cellular providers plan to phase out or “sunset” their remaining 2G and existing 3G networks early next year, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Read more...
07 Sep Labor Shortage Leaves Union Workers Feeling More Emboldened With help wanted signs at factories and businesses spreading across the nation, union workers are seizing the opportunity to try to recover some of the bargaining power — and financial security — they feel they lost in recent decades as unions shrank in size and influence. Read more...
07 Sep Toyota Spends $13.7 Billion to Secure EV Battery Supplies Toyota Motor Corp. plans to spend $13.7 billion on the supply and development of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030, joining other global automakers boosting investments in anticipation of greater demand. Read more...
07 Sep Industry Group Backs Global Carbon Surcharge for Large Ships BERLIN — The International Chamber of Shipping on Sept. 7 backed plans for a global surcharge on carbon emissions from shipping to help fund the sector’s shift toward climate-friendly fuels. Read more...