Tue August 22, 2023
Volvo Trucks Introduces Turnkey Solutions Program to Provide Fleets Full-Service EV Infrastructure Development
Volvo Trucks launched its customer-focused Turnkey Solutions program, a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts and products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, in addition to outlook planning for incentives, installation and interfacing with utility companies to streamline solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure development....
Wed June 21, 2023
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Hosts Second Annual Kenworth Truck Parade
The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently held its second annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe. This year, the parade paid tribute to Kenworth's 100th anniversary....
Mon May 22, 2023
Volvo Receives Record Order For Up to 1,000 Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world's largest building solution providers. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and the first 130 trucks will be delivered in 2023 and 2024....
Wed May 17, 2023
Volvo Group Launches Electric Truck Safety App With AR Technology for First Responders
Electric trucks will change the world, not only in terms of making transportation more sustainable, but also in how we drive and interact with the trucks themselves. The technology involved — specifically the high-voltage systems capable of powering a heavy electric truck — also is changing how we regard emergency response, as it requires its own set of new safety parameters and routines....
Mon May 08, 2023
VIDEO: Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks On Public Roads
Emitting only water vapor, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks' zero exhaust emission product portfolio. Now, the vehicles have passed an important milestone — namely, being test-driven on public roads....
Wed May 03, 2023
Kenworth Announces T680 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercialization Plans
Kenworth announced it will begin production of its Class 8 zero emissions T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), powered by Toyota fuel cell technology. Initial customer deliveries are planned for 2024, with serial production planned in 2025....
Tue May 02, 2023
CDOT Expanding Its Work Zone Safety Truck Program
A $1.9 million federal grant will allow the Colorado Department of Transportation to expand the ways it's been using special self-driving trucks to protect workers in construction zones. "Every major advancement in the history of U.S....
Thu April 13, 2023
With Volvo Partnership, Coke Canada Bottling to Become First Food, Beverage Manufacturer in Canada to Use Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America announced Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot program to service its iconic "Red Fleet" customer delivery routes throughout the greater Montreal area....
Wed April 05, 2023
Attention to Detail Spurs Trophy Tractor's Success
Jeff Miller cares for his fleet of heavy equipment as if it was one of his grandchildren. But the meticulous attention he pays to each of the "tractors" in his fleet, doting on their condition, appearance and well-being, in part contributes to the staggering growth of his rental company, Trophy Tractor, over the past decade....
Wed March 29, 2023
Stellar TM16160/28000 Large OTR Tire Service Truck
The Stellar TM16160/28000 OTR tire service truck fits the needs of OTR tire service technicians who need something that can handle the largest, heaviest tires. A 315-degree turntable rotation system driven by a worm gear and pinion system ensures solid performance....