#heavy-duty-vehicles
(8 articles)Tesla Semi Targets 2027 European Launches with Localized
Tesla has announced a concrete timeline for European Tesla Semi commercialization, with demonstrations beginning in the first half of 2027 and customer deliveries targeted for year-end 2027. The compa
European Truck Makers Forge Hydrogen Pact to Scale by 2030
Eight major European and global companies—led by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group—announced a coordinated hydrogen trucking initiative at IAA Transportation in Hanover, signaling a critical shift in heav
Hydrogen Truck Alliance Plans 2030 European Rollout
The Hydrogen Truck Alliance has announced a strategic initiative to deploy hydrogen-powered trucks across European logistics networks by 2030, representing a major structural shift in how supply chain
Class 8 Truck Orders Hit 111% YoY Growth as 2027 EPA Transition Looms
North American Class 8 truck orders remained exceptionally strong in August 2026, with preliminary net orders of 18,200 units—up 42% year-over-year despite a 19% sequential decline from July. This mar
Trump Admin Reverses Engine Rules, Gives Truck Makers Design Freedom
The Trump administration has initiated a significant reinterpretation of how federal fuel-efficiency standards apply to commercial trucks, fundamentally shifting regulatory authority from component-le
Mexico Truck Exports Surge But Tariffs Threaten Cross-Border Trade
Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle sector delivered strong July performance with production climbing 51.8% year-over-year and exports surging 66.7%, signaling robust demand in North American trucking markets
Class 8 Truck Orders Dip in July—But Demand Stays Strong
North American Class 8 truck orders totaled 22,000 units in July, marking a 31% decline from June but remaining 75% above July 2025 levels. Despite the sequential pullback, market analysts from FTR Tr
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Makers Get 3-Year Seat Belt Rule Delay
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced support for delaying new federal seat belt assembly anchorage regulations for heavy-duty vehicles, moving the compliance deadline from