Kia unveiled its Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy earlier this year at CES 2024 and soon will be displaying two of the brand's larger models, the PV5 and the PV7, at Work Truck Week. A variety of interchangeable upper bodies can be connected to the base vehicle via a hybrid electromagnetic and mechanical coupling technology.
The van can be upfitted with different configurations to meet the needs of multiple applications.
The LS300 will launch in North America with production and distribution expected in Q3 2023.
It’ll offer 400 miles of driving range, up to 10,000 pounds of trailering capacity, and much more for those looking to electrify their fleet.
After a record-breaking year for truck manufacturing in 2018, global truck maker Daimler Trucks expects to see some moderation in overall economic growth in the U.S. through the second half of the year, along with a corresponding normalization in commercial vehicle sales figures.
Ford announced it is working with Postmates, an on-demand delivery platform, to evaluate how customers interact with autonomous delivery vehicles and other last-mile issues.
Udelv, manufacturers of the Newton van, also announced a series of strategic partnerships with retailers worldwide at the show.
If you think autonomous trucks sound futuristic, Continental showed off its concept for dog-like robots that could one day be delivering packages from driverless vans.
Dog-like robots could one day be delivering packages from driverless vans, as demonstrated in a vision of the future presented by Continental at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas.
Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.
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