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Manned Systems

We Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup

Slate starts taking orders on its $24,950 electric, bare-bones-if-that's-how-you-want-it pickup.

News

Connectivity

Slate's Modem-Free Pickup Brings Privacy Back to Driving

Slate's lack of an in-car modem could be a win for privacy.

Articles

Manned Systems

In Fuel Control: Engineering Confidence in Off-Highway Combustion

The future of off-highway combustion will continue to be determined by the application of precision engineering.

Original Equipment

Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Kenworth’s C580 Clocks in for Work

Kenworth has announced a replacement for its long serving C500, the C580. The new model will be Kenworth’s flagship in the heavy-duty off-highway vocational segment and features updated powertrains as well as a new cab.

Editorial

Energy

Diversification Key for Sustainable Fleets

Fleets pursuing multiple technology pathways are positioned to absorb tariff disruptions, funding cuts and freight market weakness.

Technology Report

Lighting Technology

WCX: NHTSA Open to Negotiated Rulemaking on Some Safety Issues

The chief lawyer for the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said the agency wants to move quickly to reduce regulatory burden.

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Automotive

AI Excites and Scares Cybersecurity Professionals at WCX

AI and SDVs are changing the face of automotive cybersecurity.

Q&A

Government

Volvo Turns Attention to Vocational Trucks

The president of Volvo Trucks North America, Peter Voorhoeve, discusses the vocational segment, tariffs, and more.

Technical Innovation

Manned Systems

ZF Bets Big on Hybrid Transmissions

The supplier is evaluating its TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission in real-world conditions for use on plug-in and full hybrid heavy-duty trucks and coaches.

News

Manned Systems

Michelin Rolls Out New Earthmover Tire

Michelin revealed a new earthmover tire, the XHA3, at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas. The XHA3 offers increased load capacity, enhanced ton-per-hour performance and a new tread design engineered for modern machinery.

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Transportation

Hitting the Road in Volvo’s All-New VNR

Volvo has begun series production of their new regional haul truck, the VNR.

Technical Innovation

Power

ACT 2026: Uncertainty still exists over EPA 2027 NOx limit

The ACT Expo opened with panels discussing the possible finality of the EPA 2027 NOx rule.

Technical Innovation

Manned Systems

Microvision Fast-tracks Adoption of Luminar Tech

Microvision is making speedy progress in automotive, truck, defense markets

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Manned Systems

Q&A with Volvo’s Powertrain Chief on D13, EPA 2027 and more

Volvo powertrain chief says old tech, optimized, was key to meeting EPA 2027.

Articles

Lighting

Forvia Hella Ready with ADB; NHTSA: Not So Fast

Forvia Hella shows off its adaptive driving beam headlight system, a leap forward for headlights in the U.S.

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Design

Career Ford Engineer Zhou Awarded SAE’s Medal of Honor

SAE International named a longtime Ford engineer with its Medal of Honor during its annual World Congress event.

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Unmanned Systems

Harbinger Extends its Range of Medium-Duty EVs

Harbinger has unveiled the HC Series, a medium-duty commercial EV truck with an integrated range extender that aims to offer the best of both EC and ICE worlds in terms of range, uptime and payload capacity.

Technical Innovation

Manned Systems

Cummins Mid-bore X10 Engine Raises the Performance Bar

Cummins continues to roll out new engine architectures under its fuel-agnostic HELM platform.

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Manned Systems

Accelerating Down the Road to Autonomy

Commercial success of the autonomous truck may be closer than we think.

Technical Innovation

Transportation

A Proactive Approach to Hydraulic Health in Class 8 Trucks

Doubling the life of hydraulic oil and components is an achievable outcome of a well-executed program.

Technical Innovation

Manufacturing & Prototyping

The Economics of Lightweighting in Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Like those in many other industries, truck and off-highway vehicle manufacturers face the challenge of producing quality components and maintaining productive processes while also...

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Power

Hydrogen’s Humming in Power Generation

Not long ago we covered some high-profile struggles hydrogen-technology companies had encountered, including Nikola and Hyzon both deciding to cease operations. But despite legitimate challenges,...

Technology Report

Green Design & Manufacturing

Orbis Says HaloDrive Axial-Flux Motor Available for In-Wheel, Other Uses

After years of development, Orbis Electric is introducing its HaloDrive axial flux e-motor /generator that it says is “slimmer, lighter, lower cost and more...

Technology Report

Design

Industry Vet: Rapid Change Required to Catch up to Chinese EV Maker

Terry Woychowski, CEO of engineering consultancy Caresoft Global, had a stark, sobering message for a meeting in Auburn Hills of the Society for Automotive Analysts in...

Articles

Power

48V Is Coming, and Not Just for EVs

In every corner of the automotive power engineering world, there are discussions and debates over the merits of 48V power networks vs. legacy 12V power networks. The dialogue started over 20 years ago,...

Technical Innovation

Manned Systems

Natural Gas Infrastructure Is Scaling Fast for HD Fleets

A significant shift is transforming the heavy-duty transportation sector: the rapid advancement of natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG).

Articles

Manned Systems

Mercedes-Benz Refurbishes ‘Like-New’ High-Voltage Batteries for Electric Trucks

Remanufacturing engines for medium- and heavy-duty trucks is nothing new to the industry. Reworking high-voltage batteries for reuse in electric trucks is...

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Manned Systems

ACT Expo 2025: Heavy-Duty EVs, H2 Trucks and Tariff Talk Dominate Day One

Opening day of the ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, was a flood of product announcements and clean-fuel initiative updates. While the trucks and the technology...

Technical Innovation

Power

Clarios Brings AI to Idle Management for Heavy Trucks

The predominant low-voltage battery maker Clarios today announced that IdleLess, a sensor-and-AI-driven system for heavy-duty trucks that it says can save up to $3,300 per year per...