EnRoute- October 6, 2022

October 6, 2022

EnRoute News & Information

TRALA's bi-weekly publication includes news and announcements from around the industry and updates from the Association. If you wish to have information included in a future edition of EnRoute, please send to TRALA's Elizabeth Hyers at ehyers@trala.org.

TOP STORIES

The United States House of Representatives introduced legislation designed to promote research and development programs for vehicle technologies. FULL STORY

The Biden Administration approved electric vehicle infrastructure deployment plans for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. FULL STORY

Canadian regulators are actively exploring the future of heavy-duty equipment, with projects focused on everything from flexible side guards to tractor-trailer stability and autonomous vehicles. FULL STORY

NationaLease recognized twenty-five member companies for their good work as part of this year’s Leadership Circle Awards. FULL STORY

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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

The trucking industry faces a looming question: How will it train enough technicians on alternative-fuel engines, battery-electric vehicles, fuel-cell-electric vehicles, and the latest smart-screen dashboards? FULL STORY

Beyond selecting and spec’ing electric trucks, the way forward to widescale electric vehicle adoption must include planning and installing fleet-specific charging infrastructure. FULL STORY

The battery is the lifeline of an electric vehicle which is why managing battery degradation should be a fleet operator’s top priority. FULL STORY

Tires not only ensure your trucks get where they need to go, but your tire choices significantly impact overall fuel economy and lifecycle expenses. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

PENSKE TRUCK LEASING has been selected by Sonepar to provide vehicles for its new light-duty electric fleet that will be used for regional product deliveries in California, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington state. . . VOLVO TRUCKS showcased a line of six European electric trucks at the IAA Transportation trade show in Hannover, Germany, as well as a completely new, fully electric rear axle that will eventually be available in North America. . . GOODYEAR recently showcased a truck tire produced using 63% sustainable materials. . . KENWORTH has concluded a joint project with Toyota on running Class 8 fuel-cell-electric trucks at the Port of Los Angeles and area. The project compared fuel cell truck performance to a 2017 diesel engine baseline, running about 200 miles a day. . . OHIO PETERBILT relocated its Brunswick, Ohio, parts warehouse to its facility in Broadview Heights, Ohio. . . RIHM KENWORTH won the 2022 Successful Dealer Award which was sponsored by INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE and KARMAK among others. . . MICHELIN is rolling out its new Agilis HD Z 19.5 tire which delivers the same performance of the XZE tire, but improves rolling resistance and features a five-rib, zigzag tread that combines water evacuation with an aggressive pattern and a longer-lasting tread life.

PEOPLE

The United States Senate confirmed ROBIN HUTCHESON as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration by a voice vote. . . FABIO SOUZA has been appointed executive vice president, Service Solutions at Navistar.

NUMBERS

Class 8 orders hit an all-time single month record in September 2022 with ACT Research reporting 53,700 preliminary orders and FTR 56,500 units. FULL STORY

President Joe Biden enacted a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown, which extends funding authority through mid-December. FULL STORY

Bridgestone Americas announced an investment of $60 million to expand its Bridgestone Bandag manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas. FULL STORY

Volvo Trucks North America believes demand for commercial vehicles will remain strong in 2023, despite Several economic indicators are pointing toward a recession. FULL STORY

TRALA ANNOUNCEMENTS

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