A tour of Hyliion’s second-chance Karno generator technology as becomes the startup’s first priority
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
1w ago
Hyliion’s linear generator technology holds promise for efficiently producing low-emissions electricity for electric vehicle charging and a host of other applications. The challenge is successfully scaling 3D printing for parts so intricate they could not be made any other way. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Wabash smoothing the ups-and-downs of the trailer business cycle
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
2w ago
Guest: Brent Yeagy, president and CEO, Wabash Topic: Wabash’s renaming and reorganization into two business units along with fresh thinking on strategic customer relationships is paying off for the company, which sees broad applications for its EcoNex structural material composites across transportation modes. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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An Inside Look At Gm’s Fuel Cell Lab
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
3w ago
Guest: Charlie Freeze, Executive director of GM Hydrotec Topic: With more than a half century of hydrogen fuel cell development, General Motors is finally making commercial strides with potential customers. The more power-hungry the project, the more the automaker sees its value Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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The Greenlane approach to electric truck charging
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
1M ago
Guest: Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO, Greenlane Topic: Building out an electric infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty trucks will take a lot of players and a lot of money. Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy and BlackRock Climate Infrastructure have committed more than $650 million to that end. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Up close with Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
1M ago
Guest: Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. Topic: In her nearly two years as CEO, Jennifer Rumsey has guided engine maker and power provider Cummins Inc. through challenges domestic and global, from navigating an ever-changing business climate in China to agreeing to pay nearly $2 billion in penalties for Clean Air Act violations even as the company focuses on its Destination Zero plan for carbon neutrality by 2050. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Powertrain particulars of Volvo's new VNL
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
1M ago
Guest: Duane Tegels, VTNA powertrain product marketing manager Topic: Aerodynamics account for about 80% of the fuel efficiency gains in the new Volvo VNL, but engine improvements also contributed while helping usher in better performance and durability for the company's flagship over-the-road truck. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Preparing for a renewable natural gas surge
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
2M ago
Guest: Eric Bippus, Hexagon Agility EVP, Sales and Systems Development Topic: Natural gas as a transportation fuel typically accounts for 1% to 2% of the Class 8 market. That may be about to rise to fivefold, and tank maker ad fuel system developer Hexagon Agility is getting ready. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Bringing military autonomy technology to distribution yards
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
2M ago
Guest: John Araujo, CEO, Forterra Topic: With decades of experience in military applications, Forterra -- formerly Robotic Research -- is expanding into distribution yard autonomy where robotic yard tractors can precisely park twice as many trailers as human drivers. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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Exploring the Volvo VNL’s 90% makeover
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
2M ago
Guest: Chris Stadler, VTNA program marketing manager, Long Haul Topic: Work on the new Volvo VNL long-haul truck began a year before the current version debuted in 2017. It is about 90% new and will be the platform for future autonomous, electrified and hydrogen fuel cell models. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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REE Automotive chairman infuses start-up technology with deep experience
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by Alan Adler, FreightWaves
2M ago
Guest: Carlton Rose, chairman, REE Automotive Subject: REE Automotive won an unofficial sweepstakes in luring 43-year UPS veteran Carlton Rose to become the startup's chairman. Rose's deep experience with wannabe technologies is helping REE focus on what matters, and keeping spending in check as it readies commercial offerings of its by-wire electric electric chassis. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
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