Software BlackBerry’s H2M IS targets hazardous materials carriers September 11, 2023 Intelligent software and security provider BlackBerry is launching a new series of BlackBerry Radar devices – H2M IS- for hazardous materials carriers. The series is backed…
Technology Mullen Automotive buys Romeo Power’s battery pack production assets September 11, 2023 Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced the purchase of battery pack production assets from Romeo Power for approximately $3.5 million. The deal includes equipment, inventory and intellectual…
Video Isaac unleashes next generation InView camera system September 11, 2023 In-cab technology provider Isaac announced the evolution of InView, a fully integrated video camera and data recording system to enhance safety, safeguard against false claims and…
Technology Argo AI founders turn to autonomous trucking with Stack AV September 7, 2023 Executives with now-shuttered Argo AI – a multi-billion-dollar self-driving car business that had been backed by Ford and Volkswagen Group — are now leading a new Pittsburgh-headquartered autonomous trucking venture…
Software, Video Driver Technologies unveils cloud-based video solution September 6, 2023 Driver Technologies (Driver), an AI-based mobility tech company that focuses on safe driving, has launched Driver Trucking — a cloud-based video solution for commercial vehicles, leveraging…
Equipment Low-voltage batteries will play increasingly important role in electric trucks September 5, 2023 Future trucks may come laden with supersized high-voltage battery packs, but 12-volt low-voltage batteries will still have a vital – and growing – role to play. Clarios, which sells about…
Engines/Drivetrains ZF designs e-motor without rare earth materials September 1, 2023 ZF says it has developed a more compact magnet-free electric motor with performance on par with the permanent-magnet synchronous designs used in most electric vehicles. The…
Business Management AI stands to benefit drivers and eliminate archaic pay methods August 31, 2023 We here at TruckNews.com, have been spending a lot of time thinking about artificial intelligence (AI) lately. And no, not because journalism is one of the…
Equipment Scania exploring solar-powered truck transport in Sweden August 31, 2023 Scania is testing a hybrid truck with a solar-panel-covered trailer that uses the sun’s energy to help propel the vehicle during trials on public roads in Sweden The research project…
Business Management Artificial intelligence leading to real-world changes in trucking August 30, 2023 Highly autonomous vehicles rely on a wide array of data when triggering the systems that apply the throttle, hit the brakes, or track highway curves. Where truck drivers at the…
Software Lytx adds features to DVIR offering August 23, 2023 Lytx has announced four new features for its DVIR product aimed at helping fleets and drivers perform more thorough and proactive reporting. New features include: walkaround…
Software Truckmore integrates with Daimler’s Uptime Pro August 23, 2023 Dealer app maker Truckmore is partnering with Daimler to connect fleets to Uptime Pro using a customer’s preferred communication method and device. Canadian dealer group Metro…
Video J.J. Keller expands camera line August 23, 2023 J.J. Keller has expanded its line of auxiliar cameras with four new offerings as part of its VideoProtects and Encompass Video Event Management Systems. “The addition…
Other Phillips releases EC47 interface August 22, 2023 Phillips Industries has introduced the new EC47 interface, providing what it dubs a “new era of communication, power transfer and safety for tractor-trailers.” The EC47 name…
Infrastructure Kodiak sets up autonomous truck hub at Georgia Pilot August 22, 2023 Pilot is working with autonomous truck maker Kodiak Robotics to establish the first ‘truckport’ at a truck stop in Villa Rica, Ga., which will serve as a launching and landing…
