USABC awards Maxwell Technologies and partners $7.01M for ultracap energy storage system for power-assist hybrids
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) has awarded Maxwell Technologies, Inc. a $7.01 million cost-shared technology development contract to develop an advanced energy storage system for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles (PAHEVs)…
‘Next Generation’ Program for Truck Dealers to Launch at ATD Convention
The American Truck Dealers announced a new program aimed at developing the next wave of medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers to effectively run their own businesses.
Lightweight electric vehicle crosses Australia in 18 days using mostly wind-power [w/video]
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Wind Explorer – Click above to watch video after the jump
Proving that the wind energy works for more than just sailboats, the Wind Explorer, a lightweight electric vehicle, was propelled 3,107 miles ac…
Amprius raises $25M to support commercialization of Li-ion batteries with silicon nanowire anodes
Amprius has raised $25 million to commercialize next-generation lithium ion batteries leveraging Amprius’ proprietary silicon-based anode technology. (Earlier post.) Major new investors include IPV Capital (Shanghai, China), Kleiner Perkins Caufield …
Marten Transport Increases Driver Pay
Marten Transport, a Wisconsin-based carrier, raised driver pay effective April 1.
Wingfoot Commercial Tire Opens New Truck Care Center
Wingfoot Commercial Tire has continued its on-highway expansion by opening a Truck Care Center in Kenly, N.C.
‘Next Generation’ Program for Truck Dealers to Launch at ATD Convention
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced a new program aimed at developing the next wave of medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers to effectively run their own businesses.
UPS Pays $1.3 million to Settle New York State Maintenance Violation Case
Following a four-year investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s office alleging that UPS failed to maintain it vehicles and ignored out-of-service orders issued by its own mechanics, the company says it agreed to settle rather than spen…
Women In Trucking Association Offers Anti-Harassment Guidelines for Driver Trainers
The Women In Trucking Association released new anti-harassment guidelines to its members that focus on employee training.
Truck Orders Continue Strong in February
A preliminary reading of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles net orders for North American markets totaled 24,300 units in February, according to ACT Research Co.