Large Opposition to Side Underride Guard Proposal Thursday July 27, 2023 | Operations & Safety, Technology & Equipment Much more research and data collection is needed, before the U.S. government considers a rule requiring side under-guards on heavy trucks.
Over Half of Diesel Trucks on the Road are ‘Near-Zero’ Emissions: Report Thursday July 27, 2023 | Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment The number of new ‘near-zero-emissions’ diesel trucks on the road increased 10.2% between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. These are trucks using advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years.
OEMs Whittle Class 8 Order Backlog Friday July 14, 2023 | Technology & Equipment Getting a new truck got somewhat easier as orders in June were soft, while production is high, which helped cut into the longstanding orders backlog.
CARB, Engine Makers Agree to ‘Flexible’ Deal on New Enviro Rules: Report Friday July 14, 2023 | Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has signed an “unprecedented” pact with North America’s largest truck and engine manufacturers that resolves key issues dogging the advance to zero emissions, reports Truck News. According to TN: Dubbed the Clean Truck Partnership, the agreement is meant to be a flexible solution to the quandary of how manufacturers […]