Commercial Vehicle News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/commercial-vehicle-news/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 16:30:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Commercial Vehicle News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/commercial-vehicle-news/ 32 32 Aurora launches first-ever commercial US robotruck service https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/aurora-launches-first-ever-commercial-us-robotruck-service/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:56:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440471 Aurora plans to expand its service from between Dallas and Houston to other parts of Texas later in 2025. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo hails 5,000 e-truck sales milestone https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/volvo-hails-5000-e-truck-sales-milestone/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:28:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440475 Volvo continues to lead the e-truck segments in North America and Europe, but a major challenge could be just around the corner. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US House votes to rescind California truck emissions rules https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/us-house-votes-to-rescind-california-truck-emissions-rules/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:57:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440351 House Republicans led the charge with the vote, which was bolstered by a handful of Democrats. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla to deploy Semi e-truck public charging network in 2027 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-to-deploy-semi-e-truck-public-charging-network-in-2027/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:49:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440374 The charging stations will be concentrated largely in California and Texas. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Hyundai unveils latest Xcient fuel cell truck https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/hyundai-unveils-latest-xcient-fuel-cell-truck/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:41:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440398 Plus’ SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system will be integrated into the new fuel cell truck. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Business Insider: Tesla adds 1,000 workers to produce Semi https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/business-insider-tesla-adds-1000-workers-to-produce-semi/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:53:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440247 After years of delays, Tesla is reportedly gearing up to work through its backlog of e-truck orders. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla says Semi will enter mass production in 2026 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-says-semi-will-enter-mass-production-in-2026/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440061 Like many Tesla projects, the Semi has been subject to numerous delays and timeline adjustments. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Peterbilt reveals 567EV heavy duty e-truck, next-gen 579EV https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/peterbilt-reveals-567ev-heavy-duty-e-truck-next-gen-579ev/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:27:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440117 Peterbilt claims that the 567EV vocational e-truck is an “industry-first”. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> California proposes to allow driverless truck testing https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/california-proposes-to-allow-driverless-truck-testing/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:57:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439972 Testing would be restricted to pre-approved highways and exclude vehicles transporting certains types of goods. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Daimler Buses debuts ‘H2 mode’ in range extender buses https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/daimler-buses-debuts-h2-mode-in-range-extender-buses/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:18:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440011 Daimler Buses presses ahead with hydrogen solutions for commercial transport. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tier IV completes robotruck testing for Japanese government https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tier-iv-completes-robotruck-testing-for-japanese-government/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:56:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439997 Tier IV received US$4.5 for its participation in the testing initiative. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> UK auto manufacturing up 17.1% YoY in March 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/uk-auto-manufacturing-up-17-1-yoy-in-march-2025/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:34:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439896 While numbers were up for March, UK vehicle production was still down 6.3% overall during Q1. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Proterra unveils H2-23 battery and Onyx Series for heavy-duty https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/proterra-unveils-h2-23-battery-and-onyx-series-for-heavy-duty/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:37:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439912 Proterra continues its fleet electrification ambitions in its second life as a Volvo-owned battery maker. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US Commerce Department launches probe into imported HGVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/us-commerce-department-launches-probe-into-imported-hgvs/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:42:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439793 The Trump administration’s latest move will likely set the stage for new tariff measures in the future. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Huawei unveils 1.5 megawatt chargers targeting HGVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/huawei-unveils-1-5-megawatt-chargers-targeting-hgvs/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:24:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439815 While Huawei’s ultra-fast chargers are primarily targeting the heavy-duty segment, they are compatible with 99% of current EVs. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Terawatt opens first medium and heavy-duty charging hub in CA https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/terawatt-opens-first-medium-and-heavy-duty-charging-hub-in-ca/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:08:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439849 Terawatt’s ecosystem of truck charging infrastructure around California continues ot expand. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> California allocates US$500m in funds for electric school buses https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/439827/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:06:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439827 The grants provide up to US$375,000 per bus, with additional funding for charging infrastructure. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> CATL unveils first ever mass-produced sodium-ion battery https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/catl-unveils-first-ever-mass-produced-sodium-ion-battery/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:46:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439690 Among the key benefits of CATL’s sodium ion battery is performance in extreme cold weather. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Sensata’s heavy duty-oriented HVDUs enter serial production https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/sensatas-heavy-duty-oriented-hvdus-enter-serial-production/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:54:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439715 Sensata’s HVDUs are designed to facilitate megawatt charging in commercial vehicles. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Nikkei: Fuso and Hino close to finalising merger https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/nikkei-fuso-and-hino-close-to-finalising-merger/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:50:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439489 The resulting holding company will possess roughly 14% of the global medium- and heavy-duty truck segment. By Stewart Burnett

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