Ford's Transit Will Debut in North America with a 3.5L EcoBoost Engine

INDIANAPOLIS – Ford’s Transit commercial van has received an upgrade even before its slated 2013 North American debut. The Transit will come equipped with the company’s award-winning, fuel-efficient 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engine.

Viridian, Green Automotive to Produce Electric Trucks

Green Automotive Co. (GAC) has invested in Viridian Motor Corp. in a partnership to produce small electric trucks in the U.S., the company announced earlier this month.

Volvo Expands I-Shift Transmission with Dual Power Take-Off

The new dual PTO allows I-Shift to incorporate two independently clutched DIN 5462 drives, or one SAE 1410 flange and one DIN 5462 drive, separated by the vehicle’s centerline.

Ford Transit Connect for North America Revealed at the 2009 Chicago Show

CHICAGO/COLOGNE – The North American market version of the Ford Transit Connect commercial vehicle is making its debut at the 2009 Chicago Motor Show, Feb. 13-22.

Tele Atlas North America, Inc. and Ascential Software Corporation Sign Alliance Agreement

Aleris Signs Multi-Year Contract With Daimler

CLEVELAND, OHIO – Aleris today announced that it has signed a four-year contract to provide molten aluminum to Daimler AG for the production of cylinder heads for all Daimler automobile models.

Ram Revolution Program Provides Inside Look at EV Trucks

The RamRevolution.com hub will give customers the opportunity to provide input as Ram electric trucks are developed.

RoadEx Adds Natural Gas Trucks Through Adopt-A-Port

RoadEx is adding 16 natural gas trucks to its fleet and has committed to approximately 960,000 gallons of renewable natural gas.

Research Shows Almost Half of All Trucks Sold to be Battery-Electric By 2030

Growth in 2022 and 2023 will be driven by utility and light-duty trucks, such as vans in the U.K. and pickup trucks in the U.S.