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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 acquires autonomous tech developer to further push into automated driving
Daimler Trucks and Buses, global parent company of Freightliner, has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, supplier developer of self-driving software. The move is intended to push Daimler further in its goal to develop highly automated trucks.
April 1, 2019
Business
Daimler recalling more than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors
The recall states the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could result in the caliper detaching. Details here.
July 19, 2018
Business
Daimler Trucks building facility dedicated to autonomous research, development
Daimler Trucks will plant roots in Oregon with proposed Automated Truck Research and Development Center focused on automation technology in the trucking industry.
June 12, 2018
Business
Fuso unveils all-electric Class 8 tractor
A division of Daimler Trucks, Fuso unveiled its Vision ONE Class 8 concept truck at the Tokyo Motor Show, featuring a Gross Vehicle Weight of 51,150 pounds and a range of up to 220 miles on a single charge when fitted with 300 kilowatt hour batteries. Vision ONE’s 11 ton payload is just two tons fewer than its diesel counterpart.
October 25, 2017
Business
New online portal gives Freightliner, Western Star owners more access to engine data
Subscribers can use the portal to drill down on specific fault events and access full diagnostic information and real-time fault notifications generated by Daimler’s Virtual Technician and more.
July 28, 2017
Business
Daimler brings industry’s first electric-powered truck
Daimler Trucks, parent company of Freightliner and Western Star, introduced Wednesday the industry’s first take on an electric-powered truck, besting upstart Nikola Motor Company and electric vehicle maker Tesla, both of whom announced plans this year for a heavy-duty electric truck.
July 27, 2016
Business
TMC roundup: Announcements from Cummins, Kenworth, Freightliner and more
Updates and news from major industry suppliers at ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual meeting.
February 29, 2016
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