17 Jul Ducted Fuel Injection Shows Promise for Diesel Researchers have developed a promising yet surprisingly simple modification to diesel engines that could hold the key to reducing the complexity, maintenance, and size and weight of emission aftertreatment systems. Read more...
17 Jul Tesla Keeps China Growth Going With Record Registrations Tesla Inc. kept growing in China last month, with registrations of its electric vehicles jumping to a record in the world’s largest market as the coronavirus outbreak receded. Read more...
17 Jul Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back. Read more...
17 Jul Home Construction Jumps 17.3% in June Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring’s massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more...
16 Jul VTNA Remains Aggressive on Future Despite Uncertainties Volvo Trucks North America presented a business review, recapped two recently upgraded models and noted what it is doing at its customer center to stay connected amid social distancing and travel restrictions. Read more...
16 Jul Senate GOP to Focus on Schools, Jobs in COVID-19 Stimulus The Senate’s next round of stimulus funding related to the coronavirus pandemic is likely to assist with education and boost the workforce, the chamber’s leader indicated. Read more...
16 Jul Oil Slips as Looming OPEC Supply Surge Adds to Demand Woes Oil snapped its two-day rally amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to taper production cuts and U.S. economic data signaling a slowing recovery in the labor market. Read more...
16 Jul Study: Training Helps Younger Drivers Stay as Safe as Those Retiring A study commissioned by FMCSA found "no safety-based reason not to use younger drivers" to help fill the void left by retiring older drivers. Read more...
16 Jul Barr Says US Overly Reliant on Chinese Goods, Services The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorney General William Barr said July 16. Read more...
16 Jul Convoy Unveils Service Targeting Owner-Operators, Small Fleets Convoy introduced a dedicated freight service that aims to provide more work for owner-operators and small fleets. Read more...