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Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers a Nikola bankruptcy deadline, Daimler Truck North America 2024 sales results, and Class 8 truck sales numbers for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, analysts break down the Jack Smith resignation.Then, on the rest of the menu, Daimler Truck North America halted diesel truck sales in Oregon over new rules even though the rules are the same in twelve other states including Washington and California, the company sells trucks in; an ex-cop fired from his job as an investigator at the US Center for SafeSport for stealing money seized at a drug bust has been arrested again; and, the Biden administration proposed new rules on exporting AI chips that has provoked an industry pushback.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Turkey's Erdogan launched the ‘Year of the Family' with an attack on the families in the LGBTQ+ community; and, tens of thousands of students protested in Serbia against violations of civil rights and a crackdown by the nation's spy agency.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers Daimler Truck North America halting new diesel truck sales in Oregon, Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs for the U.S., and President Joe Biden maneuvering to solidify some of his key initiatives before Donald Trump takes office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Trucking for Millennials, we had the pleasure of speaking with Apoorva Mathur from Daimler Truck North America. Apoorva, who holds the roles of ESG Program Manager and Zero Emissions Transformation Group Support Manager, shared her extensive background in logistics and sustainability. We kicked off the conversation with some light-hearted banter about the holiday season, sports, and Apoorva's journey from Pennsylvania to Oregon. Apoorva's career path is impressive, having worked with industry giants like General Motors and Boeing before joining Daimler. Her passion for the transportation industry, particularly trucking, was evident as she discussed her experiences and the pride she feels in contributing to the sector. A significant portion of our discussion focused on Daimler's efforts in leading sustainable transportation. Apoorva explained the company's commitment to zero emissions and the challenges of balancing regulations with ROI. She highlighted the importance of infrastructure in the transition to electric vehicles and the role of Daimler's e-consulting group in assisting customers with this shift. We also touched on the varying levels of state support and energy availability across the country, which can impact the feasibility of transitioning to electric fleets. Apoorva emphasized the importance of pre-planning and understanding local utilities to ensure a smooth transition. Towards the end of our conversation, we delved into the broader industry trends and the potential tipping point for widespread adoption of sustainable practices. Apoorva shared her insights on the role of regulations and the importance of making a positive business case for sustainability. Overall, this episode provided a comprehensive look at the future of trucking through the lens of sustainability and innovation, with valuable insights from a leader in the field.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers the U.S. agriculture sector discussing tariffs and immigration with the Trump transition team, a court taking up a review of California's vehicle emissions rules, and Daimler Truck North America investing in a Michigan plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony podcast, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Portland's 2024 Media Day and their takeaways from the event• Appreciating the return of "Say What?!?" after Brooke had her jaw wired shut• Thoughts on the first three days of training camp• Headband sizes and what it says about the wearer• The competition for minutes at point guard, forward and center• Fan Fest, presented by Daimler Truck North America, this Saturday• Will Donovan Clingan have to dance/sing alone at Fan Fest?• In-home bowling alleys and Pop-A-Shot• You're Doing Great Sweetie: KATU and the guy who lets you know your dog rolled in poop 

U.S. Bank announced they will not be renewing their lease at the U.S. Bancorp Tower, more commonly known as "the Big Pink" in downtown. While they are moving out of downtown, the regional headquarters will remain in Portland and will now be found at the Columbia Center in Northeast Portland. The banks four branches and their client center will remain downtown at 900 Southwest 5th Avenue. Still, people are expecting an economic hit from the headquarters leaving the downtown area. “These are hundreds of employees that are going to be leaving downtown; that's going to affect restaurants, the bars, the ancillary businesses that work with US Bank," said Andy Giegerich, managing editor of the Portland Business Journal. "The vacancy rate downtown right now is 31%, according to Colliers, and so that means 1 out of every 3 office spaces is empty," he continued. City commissioners also were not thrilled about the news. “It's disappointing, but it tells us where our work is cut out for us, to keep investing and doubling down in community safety, public safety," said Commissioner Carmen Rubio. "It's never a good time, especially right as we're trying to recover in our economy." During Thursday's city council meeting, Mayor Ted Wheeler also said that the news was disappointing, and they tried to work through issues with U.S. Bank and Unico, the property owner, but the bank still made the decision to not renew. In a statement, U.S. Bank does not address any issues and instead provided this reasoning for the decision to move to northeast Portland: "In the simplest terms, the decision came down to a confluence of factors — an expiring lease on our space in the building, a reevaluation of our space in 24 key markets we have identified for future growth like Portland, and the availability of a nearby facility that the bank owns where we would accommodate our teams that are not client-facing. These changes have no impact on the way through which most in the local community engage with us, our branch presence in Portland and the surrounding area." In a separate statement to the Portland Business Journal, U.S. Bank also said no employees will lose their jobs. They also said that all employees will move to other locations around town by the end of the year. The city also noted how since the pandemic, many businesses have left downtown and are aware crime and the issue of homelessness contribute to some. However, they said there have been improvements. “Downtown is getting cleaner; it is safer than it was two years ago, but it's not nearly where it was in 2019," said Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. “We have to dramatically change the environment in our city in terms of tax burden and public safety." During the city council meeting and in a statement, the mayor explained more businesses have come to Portland in recent years, and crime has dropped a bit. Part of the statement from the mayor's office reads: "We are continuing to see promising data trends in crime rates, a 16% increase in business openings in 2023 (including Hoka, The Ritz Carlton, SoHo House, and Daimler Truck North America), notable increases to downtown foot traffic, progress on homelessness, and we led in the development of a business tax incentive to encourage businesses to lease office and retail space." Despite this, Wheeler also said it's likely more businesses will leave the area, but also urged the public to keep an optimistic view of the city. Close Ad

How well does your company bridge competence and confidence? How does that bridge transform executive leadership? Leadership that creates a positive work culture that drives results? Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has the blueprint and skills to build this bridge. Joanna Cooper does it daily as she leads an amazing team of nearly 2,000 persons to produce Freightliner M2 and SD Plus medium-duty trucks as the General Manager of the Daimler Truck North America plant in Mt. Holly, NC. Discover how you can develop your workforce through a relevant digital transformation that transitions product and service portfolios to more sustainable solutions as Joanna and Dr. Joey talk about how:

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes news on Daimler Truck North America's Q2 sales figures, Kroger and Albertsons proposed merger, and the vehicle manufacturing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 1, 2024 | CDK expects restoration by July 4; Daimler Truck North America CEO John O'Leary by Automotive News

John O'Leary, CEO of Daimler Truck North America, discusses where he thinks hydrogen fits in commercial trucking and what role incentives play in increasing vehicle affordability. He also shares his perspective on charging infrastructure availability.

Joanna Buttler, Head of the Global Autonomous Technology Group, Daimler Truck North America joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the introduction of the autonomous battery electric Freightliner eCascadia demonstrator, Daimler's 2027 autonomous truck commercial launch and the company's vision for the future of autonomous trucking. 2027 will be a pivotal year for Daimler Truck as the company commences commercial operations. In just under 3 years, Daimler Truck will be in the market offering SAE Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions to their customers. It's a journey that started in 2019 when Daimler Truck went “all in” on autonomy, driven by the immense potential to solve major challenges like driver shortages and enable 24/7 freight movement for their customers. Daimler Truck's vision for autonomy is an ambitious one that leverages their decades of experience and translates it into autonomous-ready commercial trucks. While the excitement today is around battery electric trucks, Daimler is taking a propulsion-agnostic approach, aiming to integrate their autonomous driving systems seamlessly across diesel, electric, and potentially hydrogen fuel cell platforms. Daimler's goal is to provide their customers with the ultimate flexibility to deploy autonomous trucks optimized for different use cases, lanes and routes.Underpinning Daimler's autonomous strategy is an absolute commitment to safety and doing it “the right way” by factory-installing production-ready systems and not relying on retrofits. Joanna is optimistic that Daimler Truck's manufacturing prowess, established sales/service networks, and decades building customer trust will be key competitive advantages.Looking ahead to 2030, Joanna sees consolidation in the autonomous trucking market, but with Daimler aiming for a decisive market leadership position leveraging their traditional truck expertise, production capabilities, partners, and established dealer network. As autonomy scales, autonomous trucking could potentially become larger than Daimler Truck's traditional business.Recorded on Friday, May 24, 2024Episode Chapters0:00 Autonomous Battery Electric Freightliner eCascadia Demonstrator4:53 The Role of Dealers6:46 Autonomous Truck Maintenance 8:59 Propulsion Agnostic 15:20 Infrastructure as a Catalyst 17:40 Autonomy Success Metrics20:47 New Autonomous Trucks?23:10 Daimler Truck's Passion for Autonomy25:26 Why 2027?27:13 Factory Grade Autonomous Trucks28:57 Autonomy in 202731:05 Future of Daimler Truck--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy and Autonomy Economy podcasts as well as This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest today is The General manager of Daimler Truck North America and a board member and treasurer for Women in Manufacturing Joanna Cooper. Joanna shares her unexpected path from aspiring real estate mogul to influential leader in the manufacturing industry. Despite a finance background, her career took a pivotal turn when she ventured into purchasing at Detroit Diesel, leading to a series of roles that fueled her growth and passion for manufacturing. Opening up about personal and professional transitions, including an expatriate assignment in Germany, Joanna emphasizes the significance of saying yes to opportunities, the importance of networking, and commitment to personal growth and self-care. Reflecting on leadership, she discusses setting clear expectations, empowering teams, and the value of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses. Joanna stresses the importance of continuous learning and self-reflection for leaders at all levels.   Episode Minutes: Minute 5: The Power of Saying Yes: Joanna's Career Evolution Minute 21: Leadership: Setting Expectations and Empowering Teams Minute 33: Self-Care and Continuous Growth   To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Williams Consulting. LinkedIn. Instagram. Get your copy of The Strengths Journal™ to channel your unique strengths and dominate your every day!      

Guest: John O'Leary, Daimler Truck North America CEO Topic: 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

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes Daimler Truck earnings and news on Daimler Truck North America's agreement with the United Auto Workers union, and a request regarding personal conveyance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Not that long ago, self-driving, autonomous trucks might have seemed like something out of The Jetsons. Or a logistics manager's dream. Today, autonomous vehicles may not yet be mainstream, but they are beginning to find a home in the supply chain, especially in sunny southwestern states. Broader adoption is in the forseeable future.   On this episode of The reBound, hosts Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, and Bob Trebilcock, consulting editor of Supply Chain Management Review, explore the bottlenecks, barriers and benefits to autonomous fleets with Aaron Campbell, the go-to-market lead for the autonomous technology group at Daimler Truck North America.

Joanna Cooper began playing the cello in fourth grade, started reading at the age of two, perhaps her journey was destined to be great, as she curiously embraced intelligence of different forms. Today, Joanna is Daimler Truck North America's General Manager in Mount Holly. She leads an amazing team of over 1,700 staff to produce Freightliner M2 and SD Plus medium-duty trucks. As a transformative leader, Joanna serves a board member of the Women in Manufacturing Association, contributing to the evolution of executive leadership and business culture in her field and beyond. Her impact extends to being a featured speaker at Reuters Automotive Retail 2023 and a keynote and panel moderator at FABx at Fabtech 2023. Recognized by publications such as Forbes,  Chief, Authority Magazine, SHRM, Joanna shares her expertise on workforce development and digital transformation, offering valuable insights for leaders who are looking to move into more sustainable business solutions. Earning an MBA and bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, Joanna is a leader to watch in the manufacturing industry and a possibility model for young people who are looking to make their mark. This episode is for you if: You're exploring new industries to build a thriving career – why not manufacturing? You want to unlock the value of making your vision plain (clear) You want to go beyond just creating a plan, you want a clear strategy for your career. Connect with Joanna Joanna's LinkedIn Connect with Naomi Website: ⁠⁠naomihaile.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@naomiahaile⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@naomiathaile⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Naomi Haile

Joanna Buttler, Head of the Global Autonomous Technology Group, Daimler Truck North America joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the development of the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia and Daimler Truck's outlook for autonomous trucking. The conversation begins with Joanna discussing how Daimler Truck North America is approaching autonomy. We see autonomous as one of the biggest opportunities for us as a company. – Joanna ButtlerTo execute on this opportunity, Daimler Truck is focused on deploying long-haul autonomous trucks in the United States as part of a hub-to-hub strategy. As part of the strategy, Daimler is developing the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia and Torc Robotics is developing the autonomous driving software. At Daimler Truck Capital Market Day 2023 in July, the company announced that autonomous trucks were a strong strategic pillar. Projecting that autonomous trucks have the potential to deliver € 3 billion in revenue by 2030 with the official launch for Daimler's trucks scheduled for 2027.When Daimler commercializes autonomous trucks, customers will purchase the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia from Daimler Truck and an autonomous driving software subscription from Torc with flexible pricing models. To simplify the sales process, Daimler will coordinate the entire transaction and offer financing through Daimler Truck Financial. Daimler Truck's customers will be able to achieve a higher utilization with autonomous trucks as they will be able to operate 24/7 with limited downtime. Higher utilization could lead to lower shipping costs and increased margins for fleets. To achieve their vision for autonomous trucking, Daimler is developing a redundant autonomous-ready chassis to ensure the highest levels of safety and functionality. The development process started with a list of 1,500 requirements that they jointly developed with Waymo and Torc to identify the systems, features and tasks that are required to enable autonomous driving. When autonomous trucks scale, the benefits to society and the economy will be immense. Autonomy can and will bring great benefits for society. – Joanna ButtlerWrapping up the conversation, Joanna shares her outlook for autonomous trucking.Recorded on Thursday, December 14, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy podcast and This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, as he joins Jake Trippel, Vervint's Director of Business Development, to discuss navigating business dynamics driven by AI innovation, data, agility, and evolving leadership roles. Enjoy!

Podcast: Left to Our Own DevicesEpisode: Joanna C. Cooper: The Power of “Yes”Pub date: 2023-08-02Joanna C. Cooper is the General Manager at Daimler Truck North America. Over the past 15 years, Joanna built multi-disciplinary industry experience, domestically and internationally, ranging from project management and component procurement, through manufacturing operations and engaging customer experience. She joined us to discuss the automotive industry, cybersecurity, and how to advance women in manufacturing roles.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Cybellum Technologies LTD, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Joanna C. Cooper is the General Manager at Daimler Truck North America. Over the past 15 years, Joanna built multi-disciplinary industry experience, domestically and internationally, ranging from project management and component procurement, through manufacturing operations and engaging customer experience. She joined us to discuss the automotive industry, cybersecurity, and how to advance women in manufacturing roles.

Roger Nielsen, chairman, Proterra Inc., knew he would stay involved in future mobility when he retired as CEO of Daimler Truck North America in 2021. Boy, has he ever. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During an event on July 11 in Boston, Daimler Truck reported second-quarter sales gains across its business units and boosted full-year guidance based on the strength of global sales across the first half of the year. It also said it was launching a share buyback program for its investors. In a release, Daimler reported year-over-year Q2 gains for Daimler Truck North America, Daimler Buses, Daimler's Asia division, and Mercedes-Benz. For DTNA, Daimler raised its full-year sales growth forecast to a range of 11% to 13%, up from a previous range of 10% to 12%.

About This EpisodeAs a top executive in manufacturing, Joanna Cooper is familiar with taking bold moves. In this episode, she explains how a decision to live and work internationally broadened her perspective and shaped her leadership style to always be curious and open. Joanna also discusses how to tackle big problems by breaking them down into achievable goals and building the right team. She emphasizes the power of working together and how new levels of success can be reached when we champion the perspectives of others. She also talks about the importance of reflection, taking the time to understand what you really want, and not being afraid to redefine what success looks like. Tune in for an enlightening episode on intentional relationship-building, curiosity-based problem-solving, and building self-awareness.   About Joanna CooperJoanna Cooper is Daimler Truck North America's General Manager, Mount Holly. Recently named as a Women in Manufacturing board member, she continues to bridge competence and confidence to transform executive leadership and business culture to drive results. As a featured speaker in Reuters Automotive Retail and FABx at Fabtech 2023, Authority Magazine, Adam Mendler's Leadership blog, SHRM, and other globally recognized leadership publications and podcasts, Cooper reduces the learning curve by sharing how leaders can systemize their results. Workforce development and digital transformation have never been more relevant than now as leaders seek to transition product and service portfolios to more sustainable solutions.  Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @JoannaCooper

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in May rose 16.4% from a year ago and also saw a month-to-month gain, Wards Intelligence reported. Class 8 sales for the month reached 24,111 units, up from 20,713 in May 2022 and up 6% from the 22,741 sold in April. Retail sales have experienced a year-over-year increase every month this year. Freightliner, a brand of Daimler Truck North America, claimed the largest market share, accounting for 38.9% of all sales for the month.

Logistics are a critical component to the success of any business, and transportation companies invest heavily in mastering it. Whether it's managing customer orders, corporate fleets, or the employees that “drive” the business forward, progress is accelerating in a 5G-connected era. Companies such as Werner Enterprises have embraced 5G-enabled technologies like autonomous vehicles and next-generation fleet management platforms to move tens of thousands of containers across the nation.    For this episode of The Restless Ones, I had the opportunity to sit with Danny Lilley, VP and Chief Technology Officer of Werner Enterprises, who believes closely aligning IT with business teams and championing end-user experiences is key to unlocking innovative capabilities and experiences well beyond the status quo."  5G continues to transform standard Class 8 trucks from a box and engine on wheels into a giant computer featuring more than 100 real-time sensors. Moving data analysis from the trucks to the edge allows Danny and his team to create a more efficient, safer, and profitable business for Werner and their clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 | Daimler Truck North America CEO John O'Leary talks infrastructure gaps by Automotive News

Delighted to have a great conversation with Ms. Joanna Cooper, General Manager, Daimler Truck North America LLC living in North Carolina, USA. Daimler Truck North America LLC headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products and technologies for the commercial transportation industry. In this episode we explore her career journey in the transportation industry and some of the key factors which brought her rise to becoming a top executive. We explore what it takes to motivate human capital and the recipe for a super team DNA. We get a little personal as well to see what keeps her focused and grounded everyday as well as her favourite music jam. To continue the conversation with Joanna, connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaccooper. I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irenia/message

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to former NFL star Desmond Clark about his journey from Super Bowl to dock doors. The former Chicago Bear founded Bear Down Logistics just under a year ago. We'll learn who's a tougher opponent: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers or a bad freight market.  Covenant's Matt McLelland spent the last three days at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, learning about its latest updates on autonomous vehicles, battery electric, CARB 2024 challenges and ESG initiatives. He's here to plug us in to what he's learned. FreightWaves' Tony Mulvey is talking about the freight market hitting rock bottom, with few signs of relief in the near future. We'll talk about the shutdowns, mergers and freight market factors that are impacting your supply chain.Plus, dogs of logistics, man versus tire, Arizona Iced Tea versus inflation and trucker versus broker. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to former NFL star Desmond Clark about his journey from Super Bowl to dock doors. The former Chicago Bear founded Bear Down Logistics just under a year ago. We'll learn who's a tougher opponent: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers or a bad freight market.  Covenant's Matt McLelland spent the last three days at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, learning about its latest updates on autonomous vehicles, battery electric, CARB 2024 challenges and ESG initiatives. He's here to plug us in to what he's learned. FreightWaves' Tony Mulvey is talking about the freight market hitting rock bottom, with few signs of relief in the near future. We'll talk about the shutdowns, mergers and freight market factors that are impacting your supply chain.Plus, dogs of logistics, man versus tire, Arizona Iced Tea versus inflation and trucker versus broker. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February jumped 35% from a year ago, and notched a slight increase from the prior month, Wards Intelligence reported. Class 8 sales for the month reached 20,136, easily besting the year-ago mark of 14,916 and outpacing January's total of 19,932 units. Freightliner, a brand of Daimler Truck North America, led the pack with 7,368 trucks sold, accounting for a market-leading 36.6% share. All of the major truck manufacturers posted sales gains over the prior year.

Guests: Mike Plasencia, Ryder System Inc., and Sam Saad, Gatik Inc.Video from Daimler Truck North America's  reveal of its Super Truck 2 prototype at Manifest in Las Vegas and a discussion on lessons learned by Ryder and Gatik in working together on middle-mile autonomous trucking plus Ryder's perspective on its partnerships with multiple Class 8 autonomous trucking startups.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in October improved 34.5% compared with a year earlier, Wards Intelligence reported as all but one truck maker showed improvement. Sales were 22,863 compared with 17,002 a year earlier. Peterbilt Motors Co. saw sales rise the most, 49.1% to 3,384 and good for a 14.8% market share. Consistent market leader Freightliner improved sales by 38.9% to 9,056 and pulled down a 39.6% share. Freightliner is a brand of Daimler Truck North America.

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in October improved 34.5% compared with a year earlier, Wards Intelligence reported as all but one truck maker showed improvement. Sales were 22,863 compared with 17,002 a year earlier. Peterbilt Motors Co. saw sales rise the most, 49.1% to 3,384 and good for a 14.8% market share. Consistent market leader Freightliner improved sales by 38.9% to 9,056 and pulled down a 39.6% share. Freightliner is a brand of Daimler Truck North America.

Daimler Truck North America introduced the Plus Series line of its Classes 6-8 Freightliner M2 and SD models, which the company said feature major updates to the trucks' interior and electrical systems. Among key features of the Plus Series trucks are new safety and connectivity systems, fingertip-accessible transmission controls, a new digital screen, updated engine choices and a virtual technician system if help is needed.

Daimler Truck North America introduced the Plus Series line of its Classes 6-8 Freightliner M2 and SD models, which the company said feature major updates to the trucks' interior and electrical systems. Among key features of the Plus Series trucks are new safety and connectivity systems, fingertip-accessible transmission controls, a new digital screen, updated engine choices and a virtual technician system if help is needed.

Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility at Daimler Truck North America knows the limitations of infrastructure for electric trucks. They need more time and power to charge than passenger cars, which is one reason Daimler Truck and two other entities are committing $650 million for medium- and heavy-duty truck charging.Love's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.Follow FreightWaves LIVE on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves LIVE on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Autonomous & Electric Vehicle Summit

Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility at Daimler Truck North America knows the limitations of infrastructure for electric trucks. They need more time and power to charge than passenger cars, which is one reason Daimler Truck and two other entities are committing $650 million for medium- and heavy-duty truck charging.Follow FreightWaves LIVE on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves LIVE on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Autonomous & Electric Vehicle Summit

In the first half of 2022, independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied a leading 47,713 Class 8 diesel engines, or 35.5% of the 134,373 used, Wards Intelligence reported. Detroit Diesel, a brand of Daimler Truck North America, was next highest, supplying 40,632 Class 8 engines for a 30.2% share.

In the first half of 2022, independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied a leading 47,713 Class 8 diesel engines, or 35.5% of the 134,373 used, Wards Intelligence reported. Detroit Diesel, a brand of Daimler Truck North America, was next highest, supplying 40,632 Class 8 engines for a 30.2% share.

Western Star is launching a new Class 8 over-the-road model that parent company Daimler Truck North America promises will deliver on the niche brand's reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features. The Western Star 57X, which the company showcased in Ypsilanti, Mich., joins two earlier versions in its X series — the 47X, introduced in September 2021, and 49X, introduced a year earlier, both built for vocational applications.

Western Star is launching a new Class 8 over-the-road model that parent company Daimler Truck North America promises will deliver on the niche brand's reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features. The Western Star 57X, which the company showcased in Ypsilanti, Mich., joins two earlier versions in its X series — the 47X, introduced in September 2021, and 49X, introduced a year earlier, both built for vocational applications.

It took a pandemic to highlight our dependence on transportation and logistics—but efforts to optimize the industry were gaining traction well before that. Today, the auto industry is in a state of complete disruption with technologies such as 5G connectivity, AI, and Machine Learning enabling smart vehicles, their manufacturers, and the smart cities they operate in and drive through. To hear more about how these industries are being revolutionized, we sit with Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, whose belief is that in a world where technology will inevitably be capable of everything, the only limit is ourselves and our abilities to think big. We'll hear about his vision for the latest advances in autonomous vehicles and new connectivity-enabled services such as predictive maintenance, and how he is trying to change Daimler into a data-driven organization by using the company's fleet of vehicles as digital assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took a pandemic to highlight our dependence on transportation and logistics—but efforts to optimize the industry were gaining traction well before that. Today, the auto industry is in a state of complete disruption with technologies such as 5G connectivity, AI, and Machine Learning enabling smart vehicles, their manufacturers, and the smart cities they operate in and drive through. To hear more about how these industries are being revolutionized, we sit with Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, whose belief is that in a world where technology will inevitably be capable of everything, the only limit is ourselves and our abilities to think big. We’ll hear about his vision for the latest advances in autonomous vehicles and new connectivity-enabled services such as predictive maintenance, and how he is trying to change Daimler into a data-driven organization by using the company’s fleet of vehicles as digital assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show #1463 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Wednesday 11th May, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. ➤ BMW SEES 30% DROP IN BATTERY PRICES TO TAKE ON TESLA  - BMW AG will switch to the next generation of lower-cost batteries for its new electric-vehicle platform from 2025 as carmakers battle rising prices for raw materials. - The change will deliver a 30% drop in costs, according to people familiar with the plans. - The new round cells will be manufactured by BMW's existing partners, the people said, declining to be named discussing internal deliberations. - Last year, carmakers paid an average of $118 for each kilowatt hour of a pure electric vehicle battery pack, according to BloombergNEF - The energy density of the new BMW cells will be higher than Tesla's round cells by at least a low double-digit percentage, the people said, without giving further specifics. Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-10/bmw-sees-30-drop-in-battery-prices-to-take-on-tesla ➤ STELLANTIS CEO CARLOS TAVARES WARNS ABOUT FUTURE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY SHORTAGE  - The CEO of Jeep maker Stellantis NV on Tuesday joined the chorus of voices in the auto industry warning about a future shortage of electric-vehicle batteries without more production in Europe and the United States, potentially risking the transatlantic automaker's EV commitments. - "We can anticipate that we will have around 2025, 2026, a short supply of batteries," Carlos Tavares said remotely during the Financial Times' Future of the Car summit. "And if there is no short supply of batteries, then there will be a significant dependence of the Western world vis-à-vis Asia." - As a part of its plans to invest $35.5 billion in electrification and software by 2025, Stellantis has announced battery plants in France, Germany and Italy to support European vehicle production and another in Windsor, Ontario, for North America. A second in the United States is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. It plans to have 400 gigawatt hours of total capacity on the two continents by 2030. Original Source : https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2022/05/10/stellantis-ceo-carlos-tavares-electric-vehicle-battery-shortage-reliance-asia/9713645002 ➤ EV MAKER LUCID TO LAUNCH LUXURY SEDANS IN EUROPE IN LATE 2022  - Lucid Group plans to launch luxury sedans in Europe later this year, as the Tesla rival aims to expand its footprint outside the United States amid strong global demand for electric vehicles. - The company will launch its Lucid Air Dream Edition P and R sedans in limited numbers for customers in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Norway in late 2022, it said in a statement on Tuesday. - Lucid added it would price its Air Dream Edition P/R at about 218,000 euros ($230,208.00) in Germany. - Lucid said on Tuesday it also plans to open its first European retail location in Munich on May 13, adding it aims to open additional studio and service center locations in Europe this year. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-maker-lucid-launch-luxury-sedans-europe-late-2022-2022-05-10/ ➤ VOLKSWAGEN AERO B SPIED AS A SWOOPY TESLA MODEL 3 COMPETITOR  - Volkswagen's electric vehicle push has already spawned a crossover and a van, but their latest offering is clearly aimed at the car crowd. - Tentatively dubbed the Aero B, the model was previewed by the ID. Vizzion and ID. Vizzion Space concepts. - The automaker hasn't said much about the model but, in 2020, Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Ralf Brandstätter confirmed production would begin at their Emden plant in 2023. At the time, he described it as a “new, powerful electric model that will attract a lot of attention around the world.” - Specifications remain a secret, but the ID. Vizzion Space concept featured an 82 kWh battery pack and a rear-mounted electric motor developing 275 hp (205 kW / 279 PS) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. This setup gave the model a range of up to 590 kilometers in the WLTP cycle and 300 miles in the EPA cycle. Original Source : https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/volkswagen-aero-b-spied-as-a-swoopy-tesla-model-3-competitor/ ➤ GM FILES TO PATENT EV ASSISTED TOWING CONCEPT  - GM has filed a patent application for an electrically-assisted flatbed trailer that would offset the reduction in range when towing for battery-electric trucks. - The system includes a powered trailer with at least one small electric propulsion unit, which “enhances launch of the BEV and provides an acceleration assist,” to the vehicle. A communication link between the trailer and vehicle would ensure the trailer's electric-assist powertrain would work in unison with the vehicle to optimize range and performance. The trailer would have its own separate battery pack, so in theory, this design would offset some of the range reduction EV drivers experience when towing. - The patent application also describes a dual-motor version of the trailer with opposing electric motors, which would be able to spin each of the trailer's wheels at different speeds when turning, resulting in a tighter turning radius and greater maneuverability Original Source : https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/05/gm-files-to-patent-ev-assisted-towing-concept/ ➤ FREIGHTLINER UNVEILS NEW ELECTRIC ECASCADIA  - A fully battery electric eCascadia made its debut in 2018 as a proof of concept before swiftly being handed off to demonstration fleets with almost 50 trucking customers running real freight in the real world. To-date, Freightliner electric trucks have logged well over one million miles in day-to-day operations, pulling real loads and making real drops. - Rakesh Aneja, vice president and chief of eMobility at Daimler Truck North America, said the rigorous testing and development cycle resulted in a production-ready model, which was unveiled Monday at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, featuring multiple battery and drive axle options and a typical range of 230 miles, depending on vehicle configuration. - The Detroit ePowertrain offers three battery options for a range of sizes and average, zero-to-full charging times starting with 194 kWh (one and a half to three hours), 291 kWh (two to four hours), and 438 kWh (two to six hours). Regenerative braking helps maximize range and across the pilots, the average energy recuperation ratio was 20%-25%, with some drivers achieving even up to 30%. Original Source : https://www.ccjdigital.com/alternative-power/article/15291805/freightliner-unveils-new-electric-ecascadia ➤ MADE-IN-GERMANY TESLA MODEL Y PROVES SURPRISINGLY FUN IN THE NURBURGRING    Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-germany-nurburgring-fun-video/ ➤ PANASONIC WEIGHS BUILDING NEW U.S. BATTERY PLANT FOR TESLA Original Source : https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Panasonic-weighs-building-new-U.S.-battery-plant-for-Tesla ➤ SEE PLUG-IN ELECTRIC CAR ADOPTION MAP FOR ALL US STATES IN 2021  Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/584760/plugin-electric-car-adoption-map-us-2021/ ➤ WA STATE BUDGET TO INCLUDE $3,500 REBATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES, BUT THERE'S A DOWNSIDE  Original Source : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-10/electric-vehicle-tax-and-rebates-announced-by-wa-government/101051936 ➤ FREEWIRE TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS ITS MOST POWERFUL AND FLEXIBLE EV CHARGER YET  Original Source : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510005153/en ➤ SHELL RECHARGE TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF BERLIN E-PRIX  Original Source : https://www.automobilsport.com/race-categories--24,237463,Shell-Recharge-highlights-e-mobility-ambition-via-title-sponsorship-of-Berlin-e-Prix,news.htm ➤ CATL TO UNVEIL QINLIN BATTERY – 13% MORE POWER THAN TESLA 4680  Original Source : https://twitter.com/nbdpress/status/1523878074139308032?s=12&t=3T3DNXaOQpK0rmg6Zi-vVQ ➤ CUPRA AND VWFS LAUNCH SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FOR ALL-ELECTRIC BORN  Original Source : https://www.cupraofficial.co.uk/cupra-finance/overview/subscription.html ➤ RALEIGH UNVEILS ITS NEW CENTROS WITH THE PROMISE OF 130 MILES ON A SINGLE CHARGE  Original Source : https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/raleigh-unveils-its-new-centros-with-the-promise-of-130-miles-on-a-single-charge QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What would you like to see improved in EV charge station design? 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