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Alan Adler, FreightWaves

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21:41

Daimler envisions software-defined trucks for...

Truck Tech ·

2024/10/02

Guest: Andreas Gorbach, Daimler Truck head of technologyTopic: From the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany, Daimler Truck Head of Technology Andreas Gorbach discusses how the future of trucking could virtually place a driver at home while still on the road. Follow the Taking The Hire Road Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28:17

New fuels point to longevity of internal combustion...

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2024/09/25

Allen Schaeffer, executive director, Engine Technology ForumTopic: A variety of drop-in fuels, from renewable diesel to renewable natural gas and hydrogen, all suggest a strong future for internal combustion engines even as electrification gets most of the attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19:16

Designing the all-new Volvo VNL from the ground up

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2024/09/18

Guest: Brian Balicki, head of design, Volvo Trucks North AmericaTopic: Designers incorporated all the environments where a commercial truck travels for Volvo's first over-the-road truck purpose built for North America. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27:47

$6 billion startup Applied Intuition develops tools...

Truck Tech ·

2024/09/11

Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO and Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO, Applied IntuitionTopic: Applied Intuition counts nearly every major automotive and truck maker among its customers for bespoke development of software and tools for range of autonomy use cases Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19:32

X15N natural gas engine delivers diesel-like performance

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2024/09/10

For this episode of Making the switch, we visited the Cummins Jamestown, New York engine plant where the X15N natural gas engine is built. Plant manager Shawn Hricko talks about the diesel-like performance of the industry’s first 15-liter natural gas engine which is lighter than the current 12-liter and features up to 10% better fuel economy. Industry analysts estimate that renewable natural gas (RNG) could grow to power one in five heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. over the next decade. UPS, Frito-Lay,

26:43

Why commercial trucking electrification needs more...

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2024/09/04

Guest: Scott Davidson, CEO, RevolvTopic: There is so much more involved in electrifying commercial fleets than buying trucks and chargers. Companies like Revolv want to connect all aspects of electrification - from site permits to driver training. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12:47

Behind the scenes at Cummins' engine plant in...

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2024/08/28

Guest: Shawn Hricko, plant manager, Cummins Jamestown Engine PlantTopic: As Cummins moves to build a variety of fuel-agnostic engines, the focus is on the 1 million square-foot Jamestown, New York, engine plant, which is capable of assembling more than 500 heavy-duty truck engines a day. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25:25

Volvo brings its global safety platform to new VNL

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2024/08/21

Guest: Maddie Sullivan, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North AmericaTopic: As Volvo debuts its new-from-the-ground-up VNL flagship, Truck Tech takes a deep dive on the integration of safety systems that seeks to avoid crashes and lessen the impact of unavoidable accidents. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27:35

With more than 100 heavy-duty fuel cell trucks on the...

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2024/08/14

Guest: Steve Girsky, CEO, NikolaTopic: Nikola's financial future is still far from assured but interest is growing in the electric truck maker as it delivers on its promises of fuel cell trucks and hydrogen distribution to fill them. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24:08

Cavnue sees a technology facelift making the nation's...

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2024/08/07

Guest: Tyler Duvall, co-founder and CEO, CavnueTopic: The federal highway system has not had a major overhaul in 70 years beyond physical upgrades. Startup Cavnue thinks sensor technology could make a big difference in safety and performance. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23:08

Zengistics brings peace of mind and tech-enabled...

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2024/07/31

Guest: Matt Zimmer, president, ZengisticsTopic: Whether it's reducing the number of loads or helping a company decide where to locate its next distribution site, Zengistics applies Turvo-driven apps to help shippers save on total cost of ownership. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25:08

A chilling hydrogen startup takes inspiration for...

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2024/07/24

Guest: Ted McKlveen, co-founder and CEO, VerneTopic: The prospects for hydrogen as a transportation fuel improve by packing more energy into a kilogram of the element. Startup Verne expects to demonstrate a long-haul truck using its super-cold hydrogen storage technology by the end of the year. The industry is watching. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21:41

Behind the scenes as Outrider perfects the autonomous...

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2024/07/18

Guest: Londonne Corder, Outrider chief marketing officerTopic: Dirty and dangerous distribution yards have great potential for automation. Outrider is leading those efforts at its test site near Denver where FreightWaves was invited to for a behind-the-scenes look. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25:07

Orange EV ‘’yard dogs’' lead industry in Class 8...

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2024/07/10

Guest: Kurt Neutgens, co-founder and chief technology officer, Orange EVTopic: Distribution yards are a sweet spot for heavy-duty electric trucks. They cost more up front, but they have a fast payback and unmatched durability with 98% uptime in the case of Orange EV. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18:58

Xos takes tough (and creative) actions to weather...

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2024/07/03

Guest: Dakota Semler, co-founder and CEO, XosTopic: Xos cut a third of its workforce, halved its operating expense and raised $50 million in capital by acquiring moribund Electrameccanica -- all in the name of creating a sustainable EV business that could help environmental sustainability. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20:25

ClearFlame looks to reduce truck emissions by turning...

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2024/06/26

Guest: BJ Johnson, co-founder and CEO, ClearFlameTopic: Changing just 5% of the parts of a diesel engine and burning denatured ethanol instead of diesel can cut CO2 emissions by at least 45%, a scalable technology that could wedge its way between diesel and electrification. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20:25

Werner's testing of powertrain alternatives questions...

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2024/06/20

Guest: Chad Dittberner, Werner Enterprises senior vice president Van/Expedited divisionTopic: If its a new technology for freight movement, Werner Enterprises has tested it. When it comes to electric trucks, the company sees them as a niche product for certain use cases, not a widespread solution. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25:39

Gatik's middle-mile autonomy experience grows as...

Truck Tech ·

2024/06/12

Guest: Apeksha Kumavat, Gatik co-founder and chief engineer Topic: With no competitors in the rearview mirror, Gatik is building its lead in short-haul, middle-mile autonomous trucking toward mass production with Isuzu in 2027. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20:46

WattEV to trucking OEMs: Flagging infrastructure no...

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2024/05/29

Guest: Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO, WattEVTopic: Startup WattEV is expanding its fleet of electric Class 8 trucks to 180 from 26 by the end of the year and opening more high-power charging sites. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20:46

ACT Expo 2024: Walking the floor and talking with...

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2024/05/22

Guest: John O’Leary, Daimler Truck North America CEOTopic: The burgeoning Advanced Clean Truck Expo moves into Las Vegas with hydrogen getting another boost from a surprising source and debate over the near-term future of electric trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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