Rivian Sees Deeper Loss on Higher Production Costs for Debut EV
Rivian Automotive Inc., the Amazon.com Inc.-backed electric-pickup maker that is seeking to go public, expects to record a quarterly net loss of up to $1.28 billion due to costs associated with the start of production of its debut truck.
October 25, 2021Volvo Trucks Outlines Next Steps Toward Carbon-Free Transport Vision
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks is ramping up sales and deliveries of battery-electric trucks while also reducing carbon emissions within its own facilities and supply chain in North America as part of its global efforts to improve environmental sustainability.
October 24, 2021Specialty Trucks, Medium-Duty Poised to Propel EV Growth, Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There are a variety of specialty and medium-duty applications that can propel deployment of electric trucks in commercial settings, experts said during an Oct. 24 panel discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 24, 2021Charging Infrastructure Key Factor for Electric Truck Deployments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As trucking fleets test and deploy their first electric-powered commercial trucks, they will need to navigate a learning curve that extends far beyond the vehicle itself.
October 24, 2021A Road Trip With Autonomous Truck Company Plus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous truck technology developer Plus used the roads around Nashville to showcase its system in a real-world setting, offering demonstration rides during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 24, 2021GM Plants That Closed Due to Chip Shortage to Reopen Nov. 1
DETROIT — For the first time in eight months, the global shortage of computer chips won’t force General Motors to keep any North American factories closed.
October 22, 2021Volvo Income, Revenue Rise Despite Supply Chain Disruptions
Volvo Group reported strong third-quarter earnings and revenue gains in the face of chip shortages and other issues caused by global supply chain disruptions.
October 22, 2021Mack Certifies Northwest Equipment Sales as EV Dealer
Mack Trucks announced Northwest Equipment Sales, based in Boise, Idaho, is the first Mack dealer in the Northwest to be certified as an electric vehicle dealer.
October 22, 2021J.B. Hunt Recognizes 116 Drivers for Safely Driving Millions of Miles
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recognized 116 company drivers for achieving million-mile marks without a preventable accident, the company announced Oct. 12.
October 22, 2021Carrier Transicold Bolsters Refrigeration Capacity With Supra S10
Carrier Transicold released a new diesel-powered truck refrigeration unit designed to increase freezing capacity and efficiency, the company announced Oct. 20.
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