Charging standards are on the way

Electric, electric, electric. The hoopla about electric trucks has been literally inescapable. You’d be forgiven for thinking that they’re about to take over the trucking world, but it may be…

Freightliner topped Class 8 sales in February

TORONTO, Ont. — The surging demand for highway tractors continues to push up projections for North American truck sales this year. According to Canadian retail figures from WardsAuto, Freightliner led…

Canadian truck sales were strong in ’17

TORONTO, Ont. — North America’s Class 8 truck sales closed out 2017 on a three-year high, thanks largely to tighter capacity in the freight market south of the border. Here…

Headlights Again: Now digital

A few months ago I wrote a couple of times about headlights, complaining that the standard lamps offered in most vehicles -- from cars to heavy trucks -- are insufficient. Meaning, it's too easy to over-drive your lights at what are pretty ordinary speeds nowadays. The light just isn't thrown far enough down the road, reducing the ability of a driver to see far enough ahead to avoid an obstruction and maybe a catastrophic accident.

Ford expands modifier program for electrics, hybrids

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Ford is expanding its Qualified Vehicle Modifier program to include companies that develop and install electrified and hydraulic hybrid powertrains. XL Hybrids, Lightning Hybrids, and Motiv Power Systems have already been named as the first three developers.

2015 Medium Duty Roundup

The next generation of running-around-town trucks will deliver a load of innovations, including fuel-saving transmissions; aerodynamic design and in at least one case, "customerization."

EPA certifies Westport’s Ford Transit modification

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Westport also expects California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification soon in 2015.

Ford takes speed limiting to passenger market

DEARBORN, Mich. -- For everyone who wondered why speed limiters weren't being talked about for passenger vehicles, Ford has provided an answer.

Westport Inks Deal with Clean Energy

VANCOUVER -- The world of trucks fuelled by natural gas has changed significantly with the announcement that Westport Innovations has acquired BAF Technologies (BAF) and its subsidiary, ServoTech Engineering (ServoTech), both of them in turn subsidiaries of Clean Energy Fuels.

Judge tells Navistar to fire up engines for Ford

DETROIT -- Just a few days after halting engine shipments to Ford, a Michigan judge has ordered Navistar International to restart engine production for its biggest customer.

Navistar, Ford agree to new negotiations in engine dispute

CHICAGO -- Feuding business partners Navistar International and Ford Corp. have entered into a consent injunction in which Navistar will continue shipping 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engines to Ford, and the carmaker will pay, without deductions, for each engine.

Navistar files counter-suit against Ford

CHICAGO -- Navistar International said this week that it has filed a counter-complaint against Ford Motor Co. for breach of contract and is seeking damages.