Jerry Hirsch News Editor overseeing mobility for Automotive News Jerry.Hirsc[email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories Daimler Truck unveils advanced Freightliner SuperTruck II The SuperTruck II, based on Daimler's Freightliner Cascadia, is more of a proof-of-concept vehicle rather than a typical pie-in-the-sky project. Commercial electric truck demand far outstrips charging infrastructure Truck manufacturers and shippers say a lack of charging infrastructure and long delays in building projects hamper the transition to zero-emission trucking. Volvo Group takes stake in autonomous tech developer Waabi Self-driving tech company Waabi gains a prominent new investor. Redwood Materials plans massive $3.5B EV battery materials plant in S.C. The latest in a spree of multibillion-dollar battery plant announcements comes from battery recycling startup Redwood Materials, which will build its second major campus in the U.S. EVs cheaper than an exotic sports car, almost as fast An electric GMC Hummer pickup nearly matches a Ferrari in a drag race, demonstrating how electric vehicles can accelerate as fast as supercars but cost far less to purchase. Automakers find that a great sales tool, but it brings up safety questions. Einride secures $500M in financing for autonomous trucking The Swedish company gained access to more capital at a time when other self-driving technology companies are struggling. Toyota, Cummins eye hydrogen-combustion engines While auto and truck manufacturers spend heavily on fuel cell development, Toyota, Cummins and others see a future for hydrogen-combustion engines. watch video Reality check: $160 billion can't get autonomous vehicles on road Companies have invested $160 billion in autonomous driving technology but have yet to widely commercialize robotaxis and full autopilot driving. Volvo edges ahead of Freightliner with EV big rigs Demand is accelerating, Volvo says. However, infrastructure and brand loyalty are roadblocks. Truckmakers see future in hydrogen fuel cell tech Hydrogen fuel cell powertrains are a hard sell in passenger cars, but truck manufacturers think they can replace diesel engine for long-distance hauling and extreme cargo weights. Nikola looks to crack truck market with agile approach As the fraud trial of Nikola founder Trevor Milton winds up, incoming CEO Michael Lohscheller must convince customers and shareholders that the zero-emission truck company has a profitable future. Hydrogen fuel cell tech in trucks is front and center at IAA Transportation 2022 To be sure, there are still major obstacles to overcome before hydrogen fuel cell trucks can start to replace diesel tractors. There's almost no fueling infrastructure. Daimler Trucks shifts battery strategy to avoid competition with cars Daimler Trucks shifts to LFP battery chemistry as the growing electric passenger car market sucks up nickel and cobalt. watch video Volvo down to business with autonomous trucking plans Uber Freight outlines autonomous trucking vision Uber Freight envisions a hybrid system where humans drive the first and last miles and autonomous trucks take over highway routes.
Jerry Hirsch News Editor overseeing mobility for Automotive News Jerry.Hirsc[email protected] See All Staff Page