Embark Hauls Frigidaire On Semi-Autonomous Trucks
Embark has partnered with Frigidaire and Ryder to haul appliances on semi-autonomous trucks on lesser-traffic highways.
Embark has partnered with Frigidaire and Ryder to haul appliances on semi-autonomous trucks on lesser-traffic highways.
Following the release of findings estimating that around 20% of all lorries operating in Eastern Europe are outfitted with “AdBlue Killers” — aftermarket devices allowing for operators to by-pass or disable AdBlue NOx reduction systems — the Brussels-based trade association known as the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for strong action to deal with the problem.
While the Tesla Model 3 is interesting, the company’s semi-truck development program grabs my attention much more so … which brings us back to Musk’s tweet.
The Nikola Motor Company held an unveiling event last night for its zero emissions semi truck concept, the Nikola One — a hydrogen fuel-cell/battery-electric hybrid that will reportedly feature 1,200 miles of range; 1,000 horsepower; and 2,000 lb-feet of torque.
Originally published on EV Obsession. You may have not heard of Nikola Motor Company yet, the company only unstealthed itself fairly recently. The company has revealed two semi-trucks to date — the plug-in natural gas–electric hybrid Nikola One and the off-road Nikola Zero UTV. Following the opening of pre-orders for … [continued]
We are seeing the first fruits of autonomous driving technology in the personal vehicle market, but other segments of the transportation industry are similarly preparing for disruption by autonomous driving technology. Heavy trucks are the backbone of the shipping industry in many countries, and due to their size and mass, are consequently … [continued]