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Power options chip away at big-diesel marketshare
Engines greater than 10 liters will account for more than 85% of Class 8 production between 2020 and 2024, predicts the “N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook,” published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates. At the same time, a trend toward smaller-displacement engines is expected to continue.
January 20, 2020
Business
News roundup, Dec. 4: New KW-branded merchandise available, Penske logs 10,000 miles in electric Freightliners
The Kenworth Merchandise Collection has added more than 65 new KW-branded items to its online store for drivers who want to represent the truck manufacturer. Three months after taking delivery of two Freightliner eCascadia tractors, Penske Logistics announced it has logged more than 10,000 miles on the trucks.
December 4, 2019
Equipment
October recall roundup: More than 2,500 Western Star trucks, small number of Cascadias
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 Western Star trucks and a small number of Freightliner Cascadias over issues with the sleeper door and ABS indicator light, respectively.
October 31, 2019
Business
Freightliner delivers first battery-powered Cascadias
Two battery-powered Cascadias have been delivered to Penske and NFI. The companies, among others, will provide feedback to Freightliner to aid the company in developing the next iteration of its electric tractors.
August 13, 2019
Business
Daimler issues recall for brake air supply capacity issue
DTNA says the affected trucks fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard because to the issue. Insufficient air reservoir volume could reduce brake effectiveness, the company adds.
June 24, 2019
Business
Freightliner parent Daimler Trucks forms autonomous division
Daimler Trucks announced Wednesday the formation of a new internal division, the Autonomous Technology Group — the latest move by Daimler Trucks in its effort to put highly automated trucks on roadways within a decade.
May 29, 2019
Business
Major hurdles remain, but Daimler views battery-powered trucks as industry’s future
Roger Nielson, CEO of Freightliner parent company Daimler Trucks North America, says battery-powered trucks are the key to advancing the industry toward zero emissions. However, he said, major hurdles remain before battery-powered heavy-duty trucks become viable alternatives to internal combustion engines.
April 25, 2019
Business
Navistar recalling over 24,000 International LT, ProStar tractors
In the affected trucks, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, causing the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust pipe could detach from the trucks. Daimler is also recalling a small number of Cascadia tractors over two separate issues.
April 2, 2019
Business
Daimler, Mack, Autocar issue recalls for small number of trucks
Daimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 111 model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractors, Mack is recalling approximately nine model year 2018-2019 Mack Anthem and model year 2014 Mack Pinnacle trucks, and Autocar is recalling approximately 260 MY 2008-2019 Xpeditor trucks.
March 25, 2019
Business
More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.
March 4, 2019
Equipment
Behind the wheel of the semi-autonomous Freightliner Cascadia
Overdrive was given a preview of the new 2020 Freightliner Cascadia with the Detroit Assurance 5.0 platform. Get more information on the specs by clicking here.
February 19, 2019
Business
Nearly 15,000 trucks recalled by Paccar, Daimler, Autocar
According to documents from the NHTSA, almost 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects. Get details.
February 11, 2019
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