How has ecology impacted the automotive sector and what actions are being taken?
The automotive industry has not always been the cleanest. It is responsible for many environmental problems that we all face today, as it is one of the main sources of polluting emissions and energy consumption. The attention given to this industry is quite understandable, because it is a huge industry that is present in our […]
THE NEW ACTIVE SIDE GUARD ASSIST SYSTEM INCREASES SAFETY IN LOW SPEED CORNERS
May 18, 2022 Detroit announced the addition of Active Side Guard Assist (ASGA) to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems to improve safety in low-speed cornering on the passenger side. Production is scheduled to begin Sept. 1. ASGA detects moving objects in the path of a right turn at speeds below 12 mph and […]
DETROIT EXPANDS SERVICE TRAINING CENTER, ADDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE COURSES
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced the opening of an expanded Detroit Service Training Center that will be used to train technicians in electric powertrain maintenance, battery maintenance and complete truck repairs. “In order for the trucking industry to successfully transition to zero-emission vehicles, technicians must know how to diagnose, service and maintain new […]
Detroit Diesel plant gets $20 million to produce parts for electric trucks
A Detroit plant known for producing diesel engines is slated to receive a $20 million investment to manufacture components for electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The investment means the 3 million square foot Detroit Diesel plant, which is located in both Redford and Detroit, will become the North American source for Detroit ePowertrain components, according […]
Detroit Diesel switches to electricity to continue working with Freightliner
A sign of the times, the brand known for its diesel engines is becoming a supplier of electronic axles for Freightliner trucks. Detroit Diesel will produce electric powertrains for the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 medium-duty truck, according to a press release from Daimler Trucks, parent company of Freightliner and Detroit Diesel. The Detroit […]
FREIGHTLINER RETURNS HOME
Freightliner’s all-electric eCascadia, soon to be manufactured by the union in Portland. Daimler Trucks North America plans to hire 100 more unions by 1 July at its truck manufacturing plant in the Portland industrial park. To attract them, it is raising the starting wage to $19 an hour – $4 more than what is required […]
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LAUNCHES DETROIT ECONSULTING AND INTRODUCES DETROIT EFILL BATTERY CHARGERS FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC TRUCKS
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced all-new Detroit® products and services to support fleets and customers in all-electric truck deployments. Drawing on the experience of more than 20 customers deploying Freightliner medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks and three years of development experience, Detroit eConsulting services provide experienced know-how for fleets and are offered at three […]
DETROIT ASSURANCE HELPS KEEP WESTERN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS SAFE, COMFORTABLE ON DANGEROUS JOBS
Hauling any freight cross-country requires drivers to pay attention to their surroundings. But transporting hazardous freight such as acetylene takes the need for safety to a whole new level. As the leading wholesale supplier of acetylene – the most efficient fuel gas for welding and cutting applications – Texas-based Western International provides customers a […]
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INTRODUCES DETROIT EPOWERTRAIN, ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION INVESTMENT IN MANUFACTURING FACILITY
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2. It is part of Daimler Trucks’ global platform strategy to establish a uniform basic architecture for their broad line-up of battery-electric vehicles around the globe. Its use in North America brings the company unprecedented global […]
SCHNEIDER SEES FUEL EFFICIENCY GAINS WITH NEW DETROIT DD15 GEN 5
The enhanced Detroit DD15 Gen 5 engine is helping Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services achieve fuel efficiency gains and meet sustainability initiatives. Schneider has been working with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) through development and running Freightliner’s Cascadia equipped with the DD15 Gen 5 engines in high-mileage operations. […]