OEM Trucking

No Prebuy Surge: Trump Admin Scraps Costly Truck Regulations

Truck manufacturers and suppliers were anticipating a significant prebuy of heavy-duty trucks ahead of new emission standards set to take effect in 2027. However, this surge in orders won’t materialize, as Trump’s EPA administrator overturned the rules in what he called “the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history.” This move aligns with former President Trump’s broader agenda of boosting fossil fuel production and reducing regulatory burdens on industries.

While...

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Kalmar Ottawa Unveils Next-Gen Electric Terminal Tractor

Kalmar Ottawa, pionero en la fabricación de tractores terminales, anunció el martes el lanzamiento de su tractor terminal eléctrico OT2 EV. La empresa comenzará las ventas del tractor de terminal eléctrica de tercera generación en la exposición anual de tecnología anual de la Reunión y Transporte...

https://fullavantenews.com/kalmar-ottawa-presenta-tractor-de-terminal-electrico-de-tercera-generacion/?lang=es

Kalmar Ottawa unveils third-generation electric terminal tractor

Kalmar Ottawa, a pioneer in terminal tractor manufacturing, announced on Tuesday the launch of its OT2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor. The company will begin sales of the third-generation electric terminal tractor at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee, from March 10-13.

This third-generation electric terminal tractor is a significant leap forward in Kalmar Ottawa’s commitment to innovation and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kalmar-ottawa-unveils-third-generation-electric-terminal-tractor

EPA starts uncertain attempt to revoke several California truck emissions waivers

The Environmental Protection Agency has sent to Congress for review several vehicle emission-related waivers that the agency granted to California under the Biden administration.

It’s being billed as the first step toward revoking the waivers that allowed California to proceed with the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, the Omnibus NOx rule and the Clean Cars II rule. California has sought to impose state rules that are tighter than federal regulations.

Chris Spear, president of the American Trucking...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/epa-starts-uncertain-attempt-to-revoke-several-california-truck-emissions-waivers

Kodiak Robotics strikes first in the driverless truck commercialization race

Kodiak Robotics strikes first in the driverless truck commercialization race
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The Permian Basin, known for its huge deposits of oil and natural gas, now boasts the first successful customer launch for driverless truck delivery operations  On Friday Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions announced that Atlas completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with two RoboTrucks equipped with Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system. 

The RoboTrucks are part of Atlas’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kodiak-robotics-strikes-first-in-the-driverless-truck-commercialization-race

Torc Robotics starts 2025 with revamped strategy

Torc Robotics starts 2025 with revamped strategy
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Virginia-based Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is entering 2025 with a revamped growth strategy focused on building out an autonomous hub in Texas while expanding its software footprint in Michigan. The expansion did come with a cost, namely the loss of the original testing location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its technology hub in Stuttgart, Germany, which are winding down during the first...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/torc-robotics-starts-2025-with-revamped-strategy

Amazon goes Old World for new electric trucks

Amazon has taken a significant step toward reducing its carbon footprint with the announcement of its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs). The company has committed to acquiring over 200 new eActros 600 vehicles from European truck maker Mercedes-Benz Trucks. They will be integrated into Amazon’s existing eHGV transportation network later this year. The purchase is a big win for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, as it represents the largest electric heavy goods truck contract to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-goes-old-world-for-new-electric-trucks

The day after: Speculation abounds on California trucking regulation with no ACF

California’s trucking industry spent Wednesday speculating about the future of its vehicle mix now that there will be no state mandate to buy zero-emission vehicles following the effective death of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

The ACF was killed for all intents and purposes by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) when it withdrew its waiver request under the Clean Air Act to the Environmental Protection Agency. If granted, the waiver would have allowed the regulation to move forward....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-day-after-speculation-abounds-on-california-trucking-regulation-with-no-acf

Daimler Truck NA resumes Oregon sales after dispute over Advanced Clean Trucks rule

Daimler Truck North America has resumed selling new trucks with internal combustion engines in Oregon.

The state and Daimler said Monday that the two sides had discussed the “misunderstanding” that led Daimler to stop sales in Oregon. At issue was the calculation of credits and deficits for determining Daimler’s compliance with the Oregon version of the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, modeled after California’s precedent-setting program.

“Daimler Truck North America is resuming acceptance of all...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/daimler-truck-na-resumes-oregon-sales-after-dispute-over-advanced-clean-trucks-rule

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