On May 16, weeks after launching its driverless trucking service, Aurora Innovation announced it will put backup human drivers behind the wheel.
The move comes after Paccar publicly objected to Aurora’s use of its vehicles in a report that quoted a Paccar spokesperson, who said, “We will not agree to commercialize an

On April 7, DAF announced that the new generation DAF XF, XG, and XG+ models are now available with a specially developed PACCAR’s B100-compatible MX-13 engine, available for both tractor and rigid configurations.
The B100 biodiesel is made entirely from renewable vegetable oils and fats. It can reduce CO2 emissions

On March 27, Kenworth introduced its W900 Legacy Edition, the ninth limited edition version of the W900 that Kenworth has produced.  
More than 280,000 W900s have been sold since 1963, with the final builds coming in 2026.
“We will produce 1,000 of these limited-edition trucks, and they’re sure to become a collector’

On March 24, Peterbilt announced the availability of the PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission with PACCAR MX-13 engines for the Peterbilt Models 579, 567 and 589.  The new transmission-engine combination offers optimized performance for both on and off highway applications.
The TX-12 PRO builds on the TX-12 founda

On March 14, DAF Trucks announced that PACCAR Parts has introduced ultra-thin, flexible solar panels for cabs, trailers, and bodies. These panels continuously charge the battery, reducing fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and wear on the dynamo and battery.
Available in two sizes, the smaller panel (110 x 3

On March 19, Kenworth announced it will end production of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models), T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. The decision is due to evolving emissions regulations and component constraints as the industry moves forward with new, m

On March 5 at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025, Kenworth showed the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine for the first time. The new gasoline engine will be EPA 2027 certified and meet strict CARB low NOx regulations when it is available for order later in 2025 in Kenworth’s line of Class 5-7 conventional trucks.
The Cummins gasoline

On October 22, PACCAR announced it achieved net income of USD 972.1 million in Q3 2024, down 20.9% compared to USD 1.23 billion earned in the same period last year. 
With global truck deliveries of 44,900 units, Q3 revenues were USD 8.24 billion, down 5.3% compared to USD 8.70 billion reported in the same period in 2

Peterbilt announced that its new infotainment center featuring support for Apple CarPlay, will be available on all Peterbilt conventional models for truck orders starting in September. The new infotainment center offers an intuitive user interface and provides improved connectivity, navigation, and entertainment opti

On September 16, DAF Trucks announced that it is launching a suite of innovations for its new generation of XD, XF, XG, and XG+ trucks at IAA Transportation 2024, enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and driver comfort. The new trucks offer perfect aerodynamics, efficient drivetrains, and ADAS, resulting in a fuel effi

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has integrated its DriverHub application into PACCAR Connect, the new advanced online fleet management platform from DAF Trucks.
This integration provides real-time tire data insights that help truck drivers and fleet managers enhance fleet performance and support more in

On August 28, 2024, Peterbilt announced that its family of Paccar TX-12 automated transmissions paired with Paccar PX-9 engines would be available on the medium-duty Peterbilt Models 548, 537, and 536.
The family of TX-12 automated transmissions includes the TX-12 and the TX-12 Pro version. Both automated transmissio

On July 23, PACCAR announced it earned net income of USD 1.12 billion in the second quarter compared to USD 1.22 billion earned in the same period last year. 
Second quarter net sales and financial services revenues were USD 8.77 billion, compared to USD 8.88 billion achieved in the second quarter of 2023.
Also in Q2

Daimler Truck North America announced that Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins Inc., Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC, and PACCAR, has started construction of its new battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Mississippi.

On June 6, DAF announced that it is gearing up for the future with a new generation of vehicles and innovative transport solutions. The company is developing zero-emission hydrogen engines that emit only water vapor, while its parent company, PACCAR, is testing ultra-clean fuel cell technology and advancing electric

On June 4, Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins Inc., Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR announced they have completed the formation of their joint venture, now known as Amplify Cell Technologies, to localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the U.S. 
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On June 4, Peterbilt announced the availability of a new CARB low nitrogen oxide (NOx) compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine in the Models 579, 567 and 589. 
This engine meets the CARB Omnibus Regulation and features redesigns of internal hardware and the aftertreatment system to effectively reduce NOx emissions.
The larger

On May 29, Peterbilt Motors Company won an order of 150 units of Model 579EV from Einride, the market leader in designing, developing, and deploying digital, electric, and autonomous freight technology. This order will strengthen electric heavy-duty fleets across the US as they are deployed with Einride’s customers.

On May 21, Kenworth showcased its SuperTruck 2 demonstrator vehicle at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. 
The truck was developed over a six-year period as part of a collaboration with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck program, designed to challenge truck makers to improve freight efficiency using a diesel engine

On May 1 during a tour of the its new H2HQ facility in Gardenia, California, Toyota executives provided clues of where the company is heading with its hydrogen fuel-cell programs, with Class 8 semis, as well as hydrogen fuel-cell pickups, having a working fuel-cell Tundra prototype in Japan and a Hilux hydrogen fuel-