Trucks Nikola adopts ZF driver assistance systems January 17, 2024 ZF’s OnGuardMax and OnSideAlert driver assistance systems are now offered on Nikola’s hydrogen fuel-cell-electric trucks. OnGuardMax detects and reacts to moving and stationary objects, while OnSideAlert provides blind spot…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Endurant XD available on International trucks January 17, 2024 International Trucks now offers the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technology Endurant XD Series transmission on select models. The Endurant XD and Endurant XD Pro paired with…
Trucks Kia explores concept of flexible vans January 11, 2024 The latest concept vehicles from Kia look like they would find a home outside a Barbie Dream House, complete with pink packages stored in the van’s logistics cabinets. But the…
Other, Trucks Xantrex inverter factory-installed option from International January 9, 2024 International Trucks can now be spec’d with the Xantrex Freedom XC 1800W pure sine-wave inverter/charger, straight from the factory. Xantrex said the…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Dual cable charger available from InCharge December 12, 2023 InCharge Energy has come out with a dual Level 2 charger that can simultaneously charge two vehicles at 19.2 kW on both cables. InCharge says its…
Trucks Pete adds Fusion Stop and Auto-Go to Model 579 December 12, 2023 Peterbilt is now offering Fusion Stop and Auto-Go as part of its Bendix Fusion collision mitigation suite on the Model 579. The new feature aids drivers…
Other, Trucks Xantrex Freedom XC now factory option with Volvo, Mack December 5, 2023 Volvo and Mack customers can now spec’ the Xantrex Freedom XC 1800W inverter/charger as a factory installed option on sleeper models. “Sine wave is the same…
Engines/Drivetrains, Software, Trucks Lion Electric offering Synop energy management offerings November 20, 2023 Lion Electric is incorporating Synop charging and energy management offerings into its LionBeat telematics platform. The Synop suite is also offered as…
Other, Trucks Herd announces upgrades to truck guards November 20, 2023 Herd has updated its Texas and Big Tex truck guards, making them lighter-weight and stronger than the models they replace, the company announced. Previous designs were…
Other, Trucks Fontaine launches first ‘smart’ fifth wheel November 16, 2023 Fontaine Fifth Wheel has introduced the SmartConnect fifth wheel that confirms it’s locked and notifies fleets of potential maintenance requirements. “Think of it as a fifth wheel with a…
Trucks Kenworth adds new ADAS features to T680 November 7, 2023 Kenworth has added new features to its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) on the T680. The latest offering includes Bendix Fusion with adaptive cruise control stop…
Other, Trucks DTNA introduces extended warranty program October 25, 2023 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched a new extended warranty program for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines. Extended Optimum is available for those who already own…
Software, Trucks Volvo, Mack launch new Connect portals for fleet management October 18, 2023 Volvo and Mack have both launched new Connect portals designed to allow customers to more easily manage their fleet, including remote…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Freightliner offering Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Cascadia October 6, 2023 Freightliner has announced it is offering the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in its Cascadia heavy-duty trucks. “We have a number of customers that continue to run natural gas trucks…
Trailers, Trucks Thermo King making telematics standard October 3, 2023 Thermo King is making its TracKing telematics offering standard on new APUs and trailer and large truck refrigeration units beginning in January 2024. Both the hardware…
