Truck Tech

Peterbilt launches zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo

Peterbilt launches zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo

(Photo: Thomas Wasson/FreightWaves)

ANAHEIM, Calif. – OEM Peterbilt recently announced the release of a broad range of zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo. These include the-next generation Model 579EV and an all-new Model 576EV, the industry’s first electric heavy-duty conventional vocational truck, according to the company.

“The Next-Generation Model 579EV and the All-New Model 567EV demonstrate our ongoing

commitment to design and manufacture...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/peterbilt-launches-zero-emission-vehicles-at-act-expo

Truck Tech goes to Anaheim for ACT Expo

Truck Tech goes to Anaheim
(Photo: Thomas Wasson/FreightWaves)

ANAHEIM, California – Truck Tech went on location to dive into one of the largest events focused on advanced technology in the commercial vehicle industry. It was my first experience and it didn’t disappoint, there were nearly 12,000 people and over 500 vendors packed into the Anaheim Convention Center which included stages, workshops and the opportunity to drive everything from terminal tractors, vans, school buses to class 8...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-tech-goes-to-anaheim-for-act-expo

Torc Robotics taking delivery of next-gen Daimler trucks

Torc Robotics taking delivery of next-gen Daimler trucks
(Photo: Daimler Truck North America)

Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is receiving deliveries of the recently unveiled fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia. The additions of the autonomous-ready versions will be equipped with redundant safety features like braking and steering and are intended for series production. This comes as Torc moves from vehicle customization to standardization ahead of its planned commercial release...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/torc-robotics-taking-delivery-of-next-gen-daimler-trucks

Plus and Tier IV partner to tackle autonomy 2.0 in Japan

Plus and Tier IV Partner to Advance Autonomy 2.0 in Japan
(Photo: Plus/Tier IV)

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a strategic partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan. The solution is slated to start with Level 4 autonomous trucks on Japan’s expressways and includes support from a Japanese government-led initiative to expedite the development of autonomous driving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/plus-and-tier-iv-partner-to-tackle-autonomy-2-0-in-japan

The SPAC is back: Kodiak Robotics eyeing a merger

The SPAC is back: Kodiak Robotics eyeing a merger
(Photo: Kodiak Robotics)

The SPAC is back. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that Ares Acquisition Corp. II is in advanced talks to merge with Kodiak Robotics. Ares is a blank-check firm, led by CEO David Kaplin, that raised $450 million in April 2023 and has said in the past it could pursue a combination in any sector.

The special purpose acquisition company is “a way for a small private company — often with no revenue —...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-spac-is-back-kodiak-robotics-eyeing-a-merger

Driverless trucking – ‘On the cusp’ of a revolution

Morgan Stanley initiates coverage of Aurora Innovation
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Autonomous trucking is gaining the attention of Wall Street with Morgan Stanley initiating coverage of autonomous truck technology company Aurora Innovation on Monday. Ravi Shanker, equity analyst at Morgan Stanley, writes that despite taking years longer than expected, “Trucking finally appears to be on the cusp of an autonomous future.” 

Morgan Stanley believes that Aurora is the most sophisticated on-highway,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driverless-trucking-on-the-cusp-of-a-revolution

Wattev agrega 2 semifinales de Tesla a la flota de Zev en Port of Long Beach

Wattev agrega 2 semifinales de Tesla a la flota de Zev en Port of Long Beach (Foto: Wattev) Desarrollador de infraestructura de camiones eléctricos de inicio Wattev anunciado recientemente Un acuerdo con Tesla para la entrega de 40 semifinales en 2026. Como parte del acuerdo, Wattev está comenzando...

https://fullavantenews.com/wattev-agrega-2-semifinales-de-tesla-a-la-flota-de-zev-en-port-of-long-beach/?lang=es

WattEV adds 2 Tesla Semis to ZEV fleet at Port of Long Beach

WattEV adds 2 Tesla Semis to ZEV fleet at Port of Long Beach
(Photo: WattEV)

Startup electric truck infrastructure developer WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026. As part of the deal, WattEV is beginning with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks this year, representing the first use of Tesla Semis at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. This marks a continuation of WattEV’s development efforts as it expands its charging infrastructure in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wattev-adds-2-tesla-semis-to-zev-fleet-at-port-of-long-beach

Rivian expande las ventas de camionetas comerciales, terminando la exclusividad de Amazon

Rivian expande las ventas de camionetas comerciales, terminando la exclusividad de Amazon (Foto: Jim Allen/Freightwaves) Rivian Automotive ha anunciado La expansión de sus ventas comerciales de furgonetas eléctricas a todas las empresas estadounidenses, un cambio en la estrategia de la compañía más de un año después de que Rivian finalizó su acuerdo de exclusividad con […]

Esta entrada Rivian expande las ventas de camionetas comerciales, terminando la exclusividad de Amazon Aparece primero en Ful...

https://fullavantenews.com/rivian-expande-las-ventas-de-camionetas-comerciales-terminando-la-exclusividad-de-amazon/?lang=es

Rivian expands commercial van sales, ending Amazon exclusivity

Rivian expands commercial van sales, ending Amazon exclusivity
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Rivian Automotive has announced the expansion of its commercial electric van sales to all U.S. businesses, a shift in the company’s strategy more than a year after Rivian ended its exclusivity deal with Amazon in November 2023. The release notes the electric Rivian Commercial Van has two sizes, the 500 and the 700, with a payload of up to 2,663 pounds and a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 9,500...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rivian-expands-commercial-van-sales-ending-amazon-exclusivity

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