Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024
Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.
Fleet Advantage Program Aligns EV, Diesel Pricing
HANOVER, Germany — Fleet Advantage’s EV Path aims to create more digestible investment terms for fleets and bridge the financial gap between traditional diesel fuel vehicles and EVs.
Increased Connectivity Is Driving Innovation and Automation
HANOVER, Germany — New vehicle architectures and connectivity are enabling data sharing, value-added services and new solutions for fleets and equipment manufacturers.
Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets
Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.
IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover
The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.
OEMs Form Consortium to Standardize EV Truck Charging
The U.S. doesn’t have a standard testing protocol for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), but dialogue between charging equipment providers and OEMs has to happen.
Low-Voltage Power Demands Are Driving New Battery Solutions
In addition to requiring increased power, today’s trucks need redundancy in the electronic architecture to ensure critical safety systems aren’t disrupted.
PepsiCo Expands EV Fleet to Boost Cost Savings
HANOVER, Germany — Electrification within the PepsiCo fleet is creating cost savings, and the company has plans to scale electric trucks across North America.
Component Manufacturers Unveil Green Tech at IAA 2024
Manufacturers exhibiting at IAA Transportation 2024 showcased new innovations to help reduce carbon emissions in the trucking industry.
Charging Infrastructure Limitations Challenge OEMs
HANOVER, Germany — Charging limitations are placing an unfair burden on equipment makers that have developed the tech to comply with government regulations, OEMs and fuel providers say.