Trucking Industry News & Technology
First-Ever Official Policy Sets Federation’s Principles for Technology’s Development ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 24, 2017 — Yesterday, the Board of Directors of the American Trucking Associations unanimously approved the federation’s first-ever policy for the development of automated trucks. “Over the past year, ATA has been active in this debate, advocating for recognition of the […]
Electrification instantly turns long haul trucks onto electric hybrids with up to 30% fuel and emissions savings PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2017 — Hyliion, the instant Class 8 vehicle hybridizing company announced today the 6X4HE System for long haul trucks. Easily installed on new or retrofitted on existing trucks, the Hyliion System uses hybrid […]
In Autonomous Vehicle Debate, Technology Must Serve All Americans Truck Legislation WASHINGTON, Oct. 2017 — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa in response to today’s passage of S. 1885, the AV Start Act, out of the Senate Commerce Committee. “The Teamsters continue to follow the development of autonomous driving technology […]
STUTTGART, Germany and ATLANTA, Sept. 2017 — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) drives digitally connected trucks on selected highways in Oregon and Nevada Long roads and highways in the USA are predominant for truck platoons Connectivity and automated driving improve safety in truck platoons, support drivers and enhance efficiency Joint tests with fleet customers under real life conditions from […]
