Key Participants in the Clean Truck Partnership

The partnership includes industry giants such as Cummins Inc., Daimler Truck North America, and Ford Motor Co., among others. These companies have pledged to meet California’s stringent vehicle standards, which mandate the shift towards zero-emissions technology, irrespective of federal challenges.

CARB is committed to collaborating closely with manufacturers, offering ample lead time for compliance with emission standards and supporting ZEV infrastructure development. “This agreement makes it clear that we have shared goals to tackle pollution and climate change,” stated CARB Chair Liane Randolph.

Jed Mandel, President of the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association, echoed this sentiment, saying, “Through this agreement, we have aligned on a single nationwide nitrogen oxide emissions standard.”

Agreement Highlights

1. Alignment with Federal Standards: CARB will mirror the EPA’s 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions regulations while modifying some 2024 NOx requirements.

1. Regulatory Stability: CARB will provide a minimum of four years lead time and three years of stability before new regulations are introduced.

1. Commitment by Manufacturers: Companies will adhere to California’s zero-emission regulations, regardless of challenges to state authority.

Progress Towards a Clean Future

California is set to implement a phased transition to 100% zero-emission technology for medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045. This initiative is supported by federal approval, making California the first state to enforce such stringent standards.

Industry Leaders Weigh In

• Cummins Inc. expresses dedication to a zero-emissions future, appreciating CARB’s flexibility and alignment with EPA standards. “These actions will enable Cummins to improve product availability for our customers, while delivering significant emissions reductions,” says Shelley A. Knust.

• Daimler Truck North America remains focused on carbon-neutral vehicles by 2039, with Sean Waters emphasizing the importance of collaboration.

• Ford Motor Co. highlights the need for program harmonization during this industry transition. Cynthia Williams notes, “This alignment… will help us get more clean trucks on the road across the country.”

• Navistar values the regulatory certainty provided by the agreement, stating it allows for preparation for an increase in zero-emissions technology.

• PACCAR Inc. supports the environmental goals of California and the nation, with John Rich acknowledging the agreement’s role in ensuring product supply.

• Volvo Group North America praises the partnership for fostering product availability in line with California’s climate goals. Dawn Fenton believes cooperative efforts will lead to a less disruptive transition to zero-emission vehicles.

This partnership signals a united front in the move towards a sustainable future, paving the way for cleaner air and a healthier planet.

Source: The Buzz EV News

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The recall affects several specific 2025 truck models, including:

• Freightliner 108SD: Assembled between April 22 and June 26

• Freightliner 114SD: Produced from May 20 to July 2

• Freightliner Business Class M2: Manufactured between April 22 and July 20

• Freightliner Cascadia: Created from April 15 to July 11

• Western Star 47X: Built on June 21

As a response to this safety concern, DTNA has confirmed that affected dealers will provide free replacements for the faulty tie rod assemblies. Notifications will be sent to owners of the impacted vehicles by mail starting September 29. Owners with concerns are encouraged to contact DTNA’s customer service at 800-745-8000, citing recall reference number F1007.

For additional support, vehicle owners can also reach out to the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or explore more details on the NHTSA website.

Source: Truckers News

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“We are excited to have Love’s Freightliner ExpressPoint network fully online, less than a year after announcing our partnership with DTNA,” said Eric Daniels, vice president of total truck care for Love’s. “Love’s Truck Care and Speedco technicians have received comprehensive training from their local Freightliner dealer to provide quality customer service, maximizing uptime for the drivers who keep America running.”

Freightliner ExpressPoint offers a range of services at participating Love’s locations. These include light mechanical warranty repair work, roadside warranty emergency services, and approved field service and recall campaigns specifically tailored for Freightliner trucks.

The comprehensive warranty repair services cover areas such as HVAC, fuel systems, external engine components, brakes, and suspension, among others.

“We show full commitment to our customers’ uptime by expanding select service offerings with more than 400 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations to Freightliner customers,” said Paul Romanaggi, chief customer experience officer and general manager of service for DTNA. “The strategic partnership with Love’s and our robust Freightliner Service network charts a course that ensures reliability and efficiency to increase customer profitability keeping their trucks running.”

This collaboration between Love’s Truck Stops and DTNA aims to enhance the convenience and accessibility of maintenance services for Freightliner drivers, ensuring that they receive quality support for light repair work at various locations across the nation.

Source: The Trucker

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Known as the #HydrogenRecordRun, this feat showcases the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology. Powered by a cellcentric fuel-cell system and equipped with a state-of-the-art liquid hydrogen fuel tank system, the truck set off from Mercedes-Benz Truck’s Customer Center in Woerth am Rhein and arrived in Berlin, Germany the following day.

Daimler Truck’s successful demonstration reaffirms the viability of hydrogen as a sustainable and efficient power source for the future of transportation.

The truck successfully completed a fully loaded run of 40 tons under real-life conditions, emitting zero CO2. This record-breaking drive, which was independently verified by TÜV Rheinland, involved sealed tanks and controlled mileage.

Petra Dick-Walther, Rhineland-Palatinate’s secretary of state for economic affairs, partnered with Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks product development, to document the hydrogen truck’s journey in the presence of international media.

“Today is a great day!” Müller-Finkeldei said. “A hydrogen-powered truck is taking off from Rhineland-Palatinate all the way to Berlin. It marks a milestone in the transformation and decarbonization of the transport sector — thanks to new technologies. The journey of the GenH2 Truck from Rhineland-Palatinate to Berlin makes this tangible.”

Near the end of the successful run, Board member of Daimler Truck and truck technology head, Andreas Gorbach, triumphantly took the wheel to drive the truck across the finish line in this record-breaking run in Berlin’s Ministergarten.

“To decarbonize transport, we need both battery-electric and hydrogen-powered drive technologies,” Gorbach said. “The sweet spot for fuel cell trucks lies in flexible and demanding long-haul transportation tasks. By cracking the 1,000-kilometer mark with one fill, we have now impressively demonstrated.

“Hydrogen in trucks is anything but hot air, and we are making very good progress on the road to series production. At the same time, our record run today is a reminder that decarbonizing transportation requires two other factors in addition to the right drive technologies: a green energy infrastructure and competitive costs compared to conventional vehicles.”

The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck was fueled with renewable liquid hydrogen, sourced from biomethane. The hydrogen was supplied by Air Liquide, guaranteeing its sustainable origin and production.

During the refueling process, cryogenic liquid hydrogen at incredibly low temperatures was filled into two tanks on the truck chassis. Thanks to the insulation of the tanks, the hydrogen can be kept cold for a long time without active cooling. TÜV Rheinland even sealed the tanks to ensure safety during the groundbreaking #HydrogenRecordRun.

Daimler Truck believes that liquid hydrogen is the key to advancing hydrogen-based drives. Its higher energy density in liquid form allows for more hydrogen to be carried, increasing the vehicle’s range and enabling comparable performance to a conventional diesel truck.

Daimler Truck, a global leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing, is fully committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. By 2039, the company aims to provide new vehicles that are carbon-neutral during operation in key markets such as Europe, the USA, and Japan.

In pursuit of this goal, Daimler highlights the benefits of battery-electric trucks for distribution and regular long-distance haulage on predicable routes with charging options. However, they acknowledge that hydrogen-based drives may be more suitable for demanding heavy-duty transport and long-distance haulage applications.

To successfully transition to emission-free technologies, Daimler emphasizes the importance of adequate infrastructure and abundant green electricity. They believe that a combination of both battery-electric and hydrogen-based technologies is necessary to rapidly and efficiently meet the energy demands of this transition.

Daimler and Volvo Group, longtime rivals, are teaming up to develop zero-emission trucks. Three years ago, Daimler made a commitment to invest in hydrogen technology, and now they are making progress.

They recently unveiled the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 concept truck, which has been undergoing testing and has proven its capabilities on one of Europe’s toughest transit routes. The success of the recent #HydrogenRecordRun marks another milestone in their journey towards sustainable transportation.

Daimler plans to put their first fuel-cell trucks in customer hands for testing in the near future, with the goal of releasing the series version of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck in the next few years.

Source: Trucking Info

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