GM CAMI plant to build EV battery packs

GM has announced its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., will begin producing battery modules for electric vehicles in the second quarter of next year. The battery packs will increase…

Javelin Robotics’ vision for autonomous trucks builds on Canadian expertise

At first glance, Javelin Robotics’ truck looks much like any other Peterbilt 579. But the “crown” of sensors that replaces the sun visor hints at the tech-laden enhancements underneath. Dubbed…

Electrovaya eyes heavy trucks with new lithium-ion battery packs

Canadian lithium-ion battery manufacturer Electrovaya says it is adding Infinity-HV batteries for commercial trucks to its product line. The Infinity-HV systems are aimed at heavy-duty, high-voltage…

Volvo, Westport form JV to advance HPDI fuel systems

Volvo Group and Westport have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture that will help globalize and commercialize Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology for longhaul and off-road…

FPInnovations completes baseline tests for off-road platooning project

FPInnovations says it has completed baseline tests for its off-highway truck platooning project, which aims to improve efficiency in Canada’s forestry sector while addressing the lack of qualified drivers. The…

DAT Freight & Analytics introduces features to fight fraud

DAT Freight & Analytics has introduced new initiatives to reduce the risk of fraud and double brokering in the trucking industry. “Fraud is on the rise,…

Ontario’s first public hydrogen fueling station to be built at Toronto Pearson Airport

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Carlsun Energy have announced the planed opening of Ontario’s first public hydrogen refueling station, with capability for both transport trucks and four-wheelers. The station for…

4 ways to manage cyber risks in trucking

As the trucking and transportation sectors increasingly adopt and implement digital technologies and cloud storage solutions, with the goal of modernizing businesses, their risk of exposure to cybersecurity breaches increases…

Driver-facing cameras alienate truck drivers

Let me start with this: I am adamantly opposed to driver-facing cameras, known as DFCs. They represent, quite simply, an invasion of privacy. There can be no legitimate argument in…

Cummins buys out Air Liquide’s interest in Hydrogenics

Cummins has purchased Air Liquide’s 19% interest in Hydrogenics Corporation, building on the controlling interest it acquired in 2019, adding fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies to its portfolio. It’s a…

TuSimple seeks buyer for U.S. autonomous truck business

TuSimple, one of the pioneers in developing autonomous trucks, is now looking for potential buyers for its U.S. business – but wants to keep operations in the Asia-Pacific region and…

Carrier Transicold expands solar offerings

Carrier Transicold has expanded its line of solar charging systems for transport refrigeration units (TRUs), giving customers more choices and faster charging options. “Rapid gains in…

Premier Truck Group installs Ontario’s first high-horsepower full-chassis dyno

What do you do when your truck dealership is in the center of a highly congested industrial area, making it nearly impossible to get up to highway speeds under load…

Research, data pave the way for fleet decarbonization

If fleet decarbonization is on the radar, research and crunching numbers with present-day equipment will provide insight into a carrier’s route toward its goal. The first step in planning and…

Electronic bill of lading standard approaches July deadline

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s Digital LTL Council is reporting progress on a new standard for electronic bills of lading (eBOL), as a July implementation date approaches. Work began…