TruckLabs Raises $15M Series A to Bring Aerodynamic, Fuel-Saving Device to Millions more Trucks
Oct 6, 2021
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--TruckLabs, a technology company helping transform the trucking industry, announced today that it has raised a $15 million Series A round to fund the continued growth of its product suite that empowers fleets to improve their operational performance by boosting fuel efficiency, increasing driver en ... Continue reading
Truck Hero, hires Tony Ambroza as its new chief growth officer
Oct 5, 2021
Truck Hero, Inc., hires former Carhartt marketing executive as new chief growth officer ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 5, 2021; Truck Hero, Inc., the market leader for a wide range of functional truck and Jeep® accessories, announces the appointment of Tony Ambroza as chief growth officer. ... Continue reading
Investors Take Dealer Software Maker Tekion's Value to $3.5 Billion
Oct 5, 2021
Tekion, innovator of the Automotive Retail Cloud™ (ARC), the first and fastest end-to-end cloud-native automotive SaaS platform, today announced a Series D financing round of $250 million, driving Tekion’s valuation to $3.5 billion. The funding round was led by Alkeon Capital and co-led by Durable Capital. ... Continue reading
Keeping Up With EV Motoring October 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
October 4, 2021 Toyota’s autonomous division just bought the company that made a self-driving DeLorean do donuts The Verge GM's Cruise, Alphabet's Waymo win permits to offer self-driving rides Reuters Goodyear invests in autonomous trucking company Gatik Fleet Equipment Magazine Daimler, Torc move forward with autono ... Continue reading
Official NHTSA Recall Summary October 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Electric Truck News: Taiwan's Foxconn iPhone Maker Buys Failing Lordstown Ohio Electric Truck Plant
Oct 1, 2021
Partnership to work jointly on scalable electric vehicle programs at Lordstown Motors’ assembly plant in Ohio Lordstown Motors Corp. (“Lordstown Motors”) , a provider of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, and global technology company Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE: ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2021
Allison Transmission to integrate its eGen Power 130D into SAIC Hongyan’s regional and long haul tractors as part of recent MoU. ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2021
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--As the first-of-its-kind, high-capacity public charging station for medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles (EVs), “Electric Island” in Portland, Oregon, has earned honorable mention in the sustainability category of Fast Company magazine’s 2021 “Innovation by Design” awards. ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2021
New Flyer will begin offering eGen Flex in early 2022, Allison’s next generation electric hybrid propulsion solution. New Flyer will begin offering eGen Flex in early 2022, Allison’s next generation electric hybrid propulsion solution. ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2021
DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., entered into a definitive agreement with Larry H. Miller Group of Companies (“LHM Group”) to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships, the eighth largest dealer group in the U.S., and Total Care Auto, Pow ... Continue reading
RV News: Nest Vans Introduces Series 01 Mobile Office Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Sep 29, 2021
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 29, 2021 -- Idaho-based Nest Vans is launching its first mobile office van, the Series 01. ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2021
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 27, 2021; Gevo, Inc. , announced that it has received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) for a process that encompasses upgrading ethanol and bio-based alcohols into drop-in, bio-based diesel and jet-fuel products.The USPTO has awarded Gevo U.S. Patent No. ... Continue reading
C A R Report: Uncle Sam Chooses Electric As USA Future Fuel
Sep 27, 2021
Center for Automotive Research (CAR) reported that Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up to USD 12,500 for individuals who purchase qualified plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) – including battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and, for the first time, fuel cell electri ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021
Sep 26, 2021
* Data from AutoPacific's recent EV Study shows that customer demand for pure battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids is expected to steadily rise whereas demand for traditional hybrids has continued to mostly plateau. In fact, 7% of current ICE vehicle owners intend to purchase an EV next time. ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2021
MUNICH, Sept 22, September 2021; Reuters reported that battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen. That's the view of some major automakers, including BMW (BMWG.DE) and Audi (VOWG_p.DE), which are developing hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehi ... Continue reading
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