Peterbilt and Cummins learned plenty of lessons through their partnership in the original SuperTruck program, funded with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE). Much of the technology that […]
Israel-based startup Ree Automotive delivered the first trucks with electronic by-wire technology for steering, braking and driving, achieving certification ahead of legacy automakers. The Ree P7-C received U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Environmental Protection Agency certification for the technology, which eliminates mechanical linkages that transfer force, such as a hydraulic brake pump. Instead…
Cummins Inc. will pay $175 million to California over emissions-rigging of Ram truck diesel engines. Along with $33 million for environmental violations and unfair business practices, it brings federal and state penalties to nearly $2 billion. The Columbus, Indiana-based engine maker and advanced technology provider agreed Dec. 22 to a federal fine of $1.675 billion…
Two crew members died and a third was injured after a fire aboard a container ship at Port Houston. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The Port Houston Fire Department responded to a report of a fire on board the M/V Stride, which was docked at the port’s Barbours Cut Container Terminal, port officials…
Werner Enterprises announced Wednesday that its chief legal officer, Nathan Meisgeier, will also take on the role of president of the company. The change became effective on Friday. Meisgeier joined the transportation and logistics company in 2005 as senior counsel of litigation and has served on its executive team since 2016. Most recently, he has…