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Walmart adding more autonomous vehicles with longer routes
Walmart is stepping up its commitment to autonomous deliveries by taking on temperature-controlled AVs. Walmart announced this week that following a successful pilot with AV middle-mile specialists Gatik, they’re taking their next step forward with Gatik’s self-driving box trucks which are built on Ford Transit chassis cabs. “When we begin incorporating driverless Box Trucks into […]
December 16, 2020
Vans
Recall round-up: Western Star 4700, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit Connect, others
The following safety recalls were recently issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. […]
November 18, 2020
Vans
Ford reveals 2022 E-Transit with 40% TCO savings
Ford revealed its 2022 E-Transit today and doubled-down on its approach to a carbon-neutral future while embracing California’s zero emissions policies along with the Paris Agreement, the international climate protection pact that the U.S. withdrew from in 2017 under President Donald Trump. “This is the path we’re on,” said Ford CEO and President Jim Farley. […]
November 12, 2020
Vans
Nissan announces prices on final NV vans
Nissan announced prices on its 2021 Nissan NV Cargo Van and 2021 Nissan NV Passenger Van, the final model year for a series that has endured for 10 years in an increasingly competitive space. The NV Cargo features a starting MSRP of $30,540 (a $400 uptick from model year 2020), and the 4-row/12-passenger NV 3500 […]
October 31, 2020
Vans
New Ford E-Transit coming on the heels of strong EV partnerships
What are some questions that come to mind for electric trucks and vans? How about vehicle cost, charger cost, infrastructure requirements, max payload, max towing, range, charge times, maintenance, total cost of ownership…these are some of the questions we had in mind when Ford announced its all-electric 2022 E-Transit cargo van at the Work Truck […]
October 29, 2020
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‘Incredible growth’ for Ford Transit leads to new vehicle options
Ford announced that ‘incredible growth’ for its Transit vans during the pandemic has led to updated parcel delivery, passenger and recreational vehicle option packages for 2021 Transit. “With many Americans working from home and practicing social distancing during the pandemic, the popularity of recreational vehicles has soared at the same time package delivery has seen […]
October 19, 2020
Vans
Nissan ending production of its commercial van
Dropping the NV would seem to remove Nissan from the pickup and delivery, final mile and many light construction segments.
October 14, 2020
Vans
Diesel emissions $1.5B settlement impacts 250K Mercedes Sprinter vans
The U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) this week signed off on a proposed settlement with German automaker Daimler AG and its American subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law associated with emissions cheating. Under the settlement, lodged with […]
September 16, 2020
Utility Trucks
Commercial electric trucks, vans undercutting conventional vehicle costs
Economies of scale have led to a drop in prices for alt fuel commercial vehicle manufacturer Lightning Systems. Lightning announced that growing production has fueled a 10 to 50% drop for its 2021 Class 3 – 8 battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. “As we are witnessing in the passenger EV market, higher sales volumes […]
September 2, 2020
Vans
Bollinger announces Class 2 – 5 electric delivery van
Bollinger Motors continues its march into the nascent electric commercial vehicle space by unveiling today its DELIVER-E all-electric delivery van concept. Bollinger, based in Michigan, reports that the DELIVER-E leverages the engineering, technology, and components used in the company’s current all-electric prototype lineup which includes the B1 SUV, B2 pickup and B2 chassis cab. “We […]
August 27, 2020
Vans
Test drive: 2020 Ford Transit 250 cargo van
The 2020 Ford Transit 250 is the company's most high-tech van to date offering a suite of new driver safety features, improved mpg, better maneuverability and plenty of cargo space. Discover more about Ford's new cargo van on Hard Working Trucks.
August 25, 2020
Utility Trucks
Randall-Reilly launches used equipment website with ‘pay-for-performance’ pricing
Hard Working Truck’s parent company Randall-Reilly announced this week the launch of equipmentexperts.com, a pay-for-performance online marketplace for used trucking, construction and agriculture equipment. “Equipment Experts delivers a great user experience and builds trust. Buyers gain access to the most robust equipment data on the web to make informed buying decisions and sellers get the […]
August 19, 2020
Vans
XL webinars offer expert insights on fleet electrification
As the march continues for fleet electrification, plenty of questions arise regarding the adoption of these green workhorses that cut emissions while lowering fuel costs. Fleet owners and managers can turn to the XL Fleet Webinar Series for answers. Each webinar features experts from throughout the fleet industry focusing on the trends, challenges and opportunities […]
August 14, 2020
Vans
FCA and Waymo to build autonomous vans
FCA and Waymo announced today that they’re expanding their autonomous driving partnership by building and testing self-driving Ram ProMaster vans for the growing P&D market. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of Class 1-3 light Ram commercial vans for goods movement for commercial delivery customers […]
July 22, 2020
Vans
2020 Ram 1500 pickups and ProMaster vans recalled for air bag issue
FCA is recalling certain 2020 Ram ProMaster and 1500 pickups over concerns of air bag failure. The side curtain air bag in affected vehicles may not properly inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The defect has been traced to a diffuser which may detach from the inflator during deployment. About 114 vehicles […]
July 8, 2020
Vans
New diesel engine for Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van
Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced the introduction of a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine for the Sprinter Cargo Van. The powertrain produces 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel Cargo variant will join the Sprinter lineup in the U.S. which includes the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder […]
July 8, 2020
Vans
Law requiring zero emission trucks, vans passed by California
Ready or not, here they come. The California Air Resources Board recently announced that zero emission trucks and vans are now the law of the land in California. In what CARB is calling the first rule of its kind in the world, starting in 2024, OEMs must begin transitioning to zero emission truck and van […]
June 29, 2020
Vans
Ford Transit Connect recalled for seatbelt defect
Ford is recalling select 2016-2017 Ford Transit Connect vans over concerns of possible seat belt failure. In affected vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash event in which the front seat belt pretensioners are activated. Ford advises that even with the primary seat belt locking function operating […]
June 3, 2020
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