Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksTesla boss says Thursday debut of company’s semi truck ‘will blow your mind…’Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk on Sunday tweeted that the company’s electric semi will make its debut Thursday night. Production delays of Tesla’s Model 3 sedans, coupled with the company routing batteries to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, scuttled an anticipated October truck unveiling. The Tesla semi has been delayed twice […]November 13, 2017TrucksUPS to replace diesel with new tech electric vans in NYCUPS and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that new, energy-saving technology will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from diesel to electric. UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions. The project supports Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s aggressive goal […]November 9, 2017Class 3-6Workhorse pushing toward electric van, delivery drone testingWorkhorse Group Inc., on Tuesday said it is moving forward on agreements to test and operate its new N-Gen electric van in several cities across the U.S. The electric N-Gen van features a lightweight composite body and an anticipated range of 100 miles on a single charge. An optional gasoline range extender adds an additional 75 […]November 7, 2017ProductsChevy 776hp LSX454R and Duramax diesel block join the nation’s largest OEM crate engine line-upChevy revealed its largest crate engine yet at SEMA—the 776hp LSX454R. A cast iron block is crowned with 6-bolt LSX aluminum heads which together with forged aluminum pistons help deliver a compression ratio of 13.1:1. Torque tops out at 649 foot pounds. Just be sure to fill it up with a minimum of 110 […]November 6, 2017TrucksMachine vision, AI, driving an evolution in fleet safetyVideo event recorders and telematics platforms are advancing rapidly with machine vision and artificial intelligence (AI). Early versions of the products — no more than a decade old by now — are limited in comparison to newer versions that use these technologies. Lytx, a pioneer of video-based driver safety systems, recently shared with CCJ how […]November 6, 2017Class 3-6All-electric vans now arriving at Ryder as EV chargers roll-out in major metrosNote: Hard Working Trucks was able to take Chanje’s V8070 van for a test drive this week. Look for a full recap on this website next week. Ryder System announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease […]November 2, 2017ProductsMopar to debut 707-hp supercharged HEMI engine at SEMAMopar will debut its new 707-hp 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI Engine Kit tomorrow at SEMA. The Hellcrate, as its called, is the first-ever supercharged factory-backed crate engine kit. It delivers up to 650 lb.-ft. of torque. The release of the Hellcrat will be followed by the unveiling of additional high-profile news during the brand’s Mopar […]October 30, 2017Class 3-6Chevy and GM Fleet offering new cost-saving option packages for 2018 Express 2500Chevrolet and GM Fleet are introducing new option packages for the 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo and passenger vans that were driven by five customer and dealer priorities: Enhance productivity and driver satisfaction Positively impact driver safety Reduce downtime Simplify ordering; and Reduce operating costs “The input we got from our dealers and customers was […]October 30, 2017HomeMack introduces multi-position seat for Mack LRMack Trucks has introduced a new multi-position seat for the Mack LR model designed to increase comfort and ergonomics for operators in right-hand stand-up/sit down drive configuration. Developed with Sears Seating, the new seat was designed and engineered specifically for the Mack LR model. “Working with Sears Seating to offer a Mack LR model-specific seat will […]October 29, 2017Class 3-6Electric Ford Transit pre-orders available through Lightning SystemsLightning Systems announced today that it’s accepting pre-orders for its new zero-emissions LightningElectric system for Ford Transit. The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. The package will be available first for heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Conversions and service […]October 26, 2017Previous PagePage 66 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?This landmark ruling could be a catalyst for tort reform and a change in how "jackpot justice" cases are litigated.MaintenanceEPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woesRegulationsOEMs file lawsuit over 'backdoor' enforcement of banned CARB regsBusinessRail giant goes after West Coast to Midwest truck freightFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
