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Battery electric

Toyota, Volkswagen strike deal to develop electric, autonomous trucks

Toyota and Volkswagen have announced a partnership that will see the Japanese and German rivals working together to develop autonomous and electric trucks. As reported by the Financial Times, Toyota’s Hino heavy truck division and Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH will “cooperate broadly in procurement and logistics in addition to hybrid engines, connectivity and other […]

April 13, 2018

Class 7-8

Recalls: Electrical issue impacts 7,100 Western Star trucks; 500 International tractors hit by fender defect

By Matt Cole Two separate recalls from Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar have resulted in more than 7,600 Western Star and International tractors being recalled, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. DTNA is recalling approximately 7,128 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 trucks for a potential electrical issue. […]

April 12, 2018

Class 7-8

Mack Anthem’s aerodynamics delivering big fuel economy gains

More than 500 Mack Anthem tractors have been deployed by U.S. fleets, Mack says of its all-new long-haul tractor that entered production in February. Mack is touting the Anthem’s entrance to the market and the fuel economy gains its 2018 long-haul tractor achieves over its predecessors, even those only a year and a half old. […]

April 3, 2018

Vocational

Mack’s new MHD more flexible with several enhancements; Granite gets added ride height

Mack Trucks has introduced several new enhancements to its Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) model, including a new horsepower rating, a new under-frame exhaust system, a shorter wheelbase 4×2 configuration and a tractor configuration. Equipped with the Cummins L9 engine, the MHD now features a lower option of 330 horsepower and up to 1,000 […]

March 26, 2018

Class 7-8

Volvo unveils new VNX Series trucks designed for heaviest of heavy-haul duties

Low, gray skies.  Snow on mountains. Flurries dancing through the icy air—it was a backdrop made to order for the launch of Volvo’s redesigned VNX heavy-haul truck line. But the gloomy Nordic weather, wasn’t in Sweden (Volvo’s home base), but Dublin, Virginia, where the company has its assembly plant and North American customer center. The […]

March 19, 2018

Class 7-8

Mack unveils Anthem, a brand new on-highway tractor

Mack Trucks on Wednesday upped its ante in the company’s on-highway business with the debut of Mack’s newest, most driver-centric tractor to-date. The Anthem model was unveiled at Mack’s Global Dealer Summit in Allentown, Penn. amid much fanfare and following nearly two months of teasers. “For me, this is almost like Christmas Day,” Volvo Group CEO […]

September 19, 2017

Class 7-8

Tesla’s electric semi reportedly has 200-300 mile range

Tesla’s all-electric tractor-trailer, which is set to debut this month, reportedly has a range of about 200 to 300 miles. That kind of range, combined with the truck’s sleeper-less day cab design, makes it more of a regional hauler than a cross-country tractor, according to a Reuters report. Reuters’ source on the story, Ryder Chief […]

September 6, 2017

Dealers

Five dealer advantages from using auctions for trucks

More dealers are turning to auction companies as a way to relieve their used truck glut. While auctions typically net lower prices than the retail markets, auctions’ benefits can make up for the difference. The biggest advantage is speed. Instead of turnover measured in months with no sure sign of ending, the auction process is […]

May 2, 2017

Dealers

Nikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat dealer Thompson Machinery

Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. The announcement follows Nikola Motor Company’s unveiling of the production model of its semi truck that claims a range of 800 to 1,200 miles with an estimated 15 mpg under full load, 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The […]

December 6, 2016

Class 7-8

Nikola says its 2,000-hp electric hauler is 100% emissions-free

Nikola Motor Company has announced that advanced internal testing has shown the company’s soon-to-be-revealed Nikola One commercial Class 8 truck achieves “100 percent zero emissions” when spec’d with a CNG-powered turbine. Nikola One’s electric motors are powered by a liquid cooled lithium-ion battery pack, which is charged by an onboard turbine. The fuel agnostic turbine automatically charges the […]

August 16, 2016

Class 7-8

Why contractors should always consider a specialist when hauling the biggest loads

Hauling the biggest loads Whether it’s machinery or huge industrial components, before you hit the road with an oversize or overweight load, consider using a specialist. The technical aspects of hauling big or heavy loads on trailers is well known by experienced contractors. You get a big enough tractor, a big enough trailer and you […]

July 29, 2016

Class 7-8

Electric hauler Nikola One’s huge range, high-tech comforts draw 7,000+ pre-orders

Still five months from the truck’s official debut, Nikola Motor Company founder and CEO Trevor Milton recently announced more than 7,000 reservations—each accompanied with a refundable $1,500 deposit—have been received for the company’s Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. “Our technology is 10-15 years ahead of any other OEM in fuel efficiencies, MPG and emissions,” Milton […]

June 16, 2016