In the lead-up to the first-ever EU truck CO2 target in 2025, major truckmakers have come to increasingly prioritise their shareholders over making the necessary investments in their own clean transition. In doing so, they risk losing out to new competition. The European Union adopted its first CO2 standards for trucks … [continued]
From left: Karin Rådström, President & CEO, Daimler Truck; Koji, Sato, President and CEO, Toyota; Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO, Volvo Group. (Volvo Group Photo)
Toyota Motor Corporation is moving to join cellcentric as an equal shareholder alongside Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG, following the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding among the parties. The planned structure would give all three companies equal ownership in cellcentric, which will continue to operate as an … [continued]
Five out of seven European truckmakers will easily reach the -15% CO2 target in 2025 relative to 2019, the ICCT finds in a new analysis looking at official CO2 data for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks up to 2023 and the latest data on electric truck sales. European trucks are … [continued]
Electrification of transportation, sometimes called the EV Revolution, is about much more than personal transportation. Electric cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, e-bikes, and electric motorcycles tend to get the most press and interest on social media, but there are many fleet vehicles undergoing electrification as well. Tractor trailers (semi trucks) transport … [continued]
Autonomous vehicles are still a dream, although Elon Musk swears Tesla will crack the AV code sooner than later. Last week, Cruise, the autonomous ride hailing service owned by General Motors, went out of existence after the the parent company invested more than $10 billion into the self driving startup. … [continued]
The electric bus revolution continues to grow. The latest news in this regard, arriving yesterday, comes from Hamburg, Germany, and Daimler Buses. Daimler has been tapped by Hamburger Hochbahn AG to supply the transit agency with 350 electric buses. In particular, these will be Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G … [continued]
TruckCharge covers consulting, hardware and digital services Offering independent of the truck brand Official launch at the IAA Transportation in Hanover in September Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “We want to make e-mobility simple and profitable for our customers – also beyond the purchase of electric trucks. With TruckCharge, we … [continued]
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC [a Daimler Truck Group Company; DAX: DTR0CK; “Daimler Truck”] and PACCAR [NASDAQ: PCAR] have selected Marshall County, Mississippi, as the future site of advanced battery cell manufacturing for their planned joint venture. The joint … [continued]
RIZON Truck returns to the ACT Expo with 2 new models The e18Mx and e18Lx offer an upgraded payload capacity of 18,850 pounds, compared to 17,995 pounds for the current models The new model warranty package protects the powertrain and high-voltage electrical equipment for 8 years/120,000 miles and the high-voltage … [continued]
PORTLAND, Oregon – Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) is committed to reducing the company’s overall carbon footprint by integrating a comprehensive circular economy approach across its operations. This strategy emphasizes repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling lithium-ion battery materials used in all DTNA electric vehicles (EVs). With goals to maximize … [continued]
