Our Next Energy looks to address three biggest issues facing EV batteries

Battery-electric vehicles, particularly commercial trucks, have a range problem that will limit the applications in which they’re practical for zero-emissions transport. But Our Next Energy (ONE) believes it has a…

Volvo Trucks in Sweden: Photo gallery

Sixteen journalists, including two from Newcom Media, traveled to Gothenburg, Sweden, for in-depth briefings by Volvo Trucks executives as the OEM highlighted business plans anchored in sustainability. Here’s a look…

Diamond Truck Centres adds Battle Motors line

Diamond Truck Centres has announced it is now offering the Battle Motors line of cabover diesel, compressed natural gas and electric trucks through its Western Canadian dealer locations. Locations in…

Bosch sees clear skies for hydrogen as key to transport decarbonization

Global automotive supplier Bosch is betting heavily that hydrogen fuel cells will have a major role to play in the decarbonization of transportation. The company showcased some of its investments…

Navistar Canada settles class action lawsuit

A $14.5-million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Navistar over the sale and performance of its MaxxForce engines in Canada. The defendants in the suit are…

Nikola partners with ITD Industries to expand dealer network into Canada

Truck and energy company Nikola Corporation will expand its dealer network into Canada for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of ITD Industries, a commercial…

Volvo expands electric truck production, sees carbon pricing as key to zero-emissions future

Zero-emissions trucks are beginning to roll off global assembly lines, and Volvo Trucks sees carbon pricing as a key tool to fund the charging infrastructure that will keep such equipment…

BCTA launches fifth year of HDVE program

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the fifth offering of the CleanBC Heavy-Duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE)…

ATA seeks national framework for autonomous vehicles

Automated vehicle technology holds great promise to enhance highway safety, boost economic productivity and support trucking’s essential workforce, Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations told the House…

As parts shortages abate, more challenges loom for fleets

The greatest of the pandemic-related supply chain challenges may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean it’s clear sailing for fleet maintenance managers. “I don’t think we’re back to pre-pandemic…

Ecom Logistics Canada adds two BrightDrop EV vans to fleet

Third-party logistics provider Ecom Logistics Canada expanded its electric fleet with the delivery of two additional BrightDrop electric delivery vans. The company recently placed an order for Tesla Semi trucks.

Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull team up to form Cargobull North America

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company and European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull Corporation announced the inception of Cargobull North America and unveiled new, state-of-the-art transport refrigeration units (TRUs). Utility Trailer is the exclusive…

Quantron gears up to become “range leader” in North America’s ZEV market

Germany-based Quantron has set its sights on becoming the range leader for zero-emissions trucks in the North American market and is developing a Class 8 hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric vehicle to help achieve…

Peterbilt builds 100,000th Model 389 as production end nears

Peterbilt has manufactured the 100,000th Model 389 truck at its plant in Denton, Texas, reaching the milestone on Sept. 7. The Model 389 was introduced in 2006 and ends its…

Mullen Automotive faces delisting by Nasdaq stock exchange

The Nasdaq stock exchange is threatening to delist Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer whose lineup includes Class 4-6 Bollinger Motors trucks, after the company’s minimum bid price…