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Ford Recalls F-150 Lightning Over Potential Battery Cell Manufacturing Defect

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The Ford Motor Company has identified a battery-related concern affecting certain F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. Manufactured by SK Battery America, the battery cells in the subject vehicles may have been produced incorrectly.

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Hyzon Signs Deal to Utilize Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks

Tomorrow's Technician

We are proud to partner with sustainability leader GreenWaste in this agreement, as it represents a significant leap forward in transforming trucking in the waste industry through both Hyzon’s leading Class 8 tractor and refuse collection vehicles,” said Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks said. “It

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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

The vulnerabilities of connected vehicles and the steps drivers and manufacturers can take to mitigate the risks. In the last few years, car manufacturers and connected car service providers have also experienced data breaches, exposing customer information such as names, addresses, and vehicle location data.

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Why more dealer incentives could be coming to new vehicles

Auto Service World

As new vehicle inventory continues to grow and sales slow, manufacturers and dealers are expected to offer higher incentives to keep cars and trucks moving off lots in 2025. With expensive vehicles sitting on lots longer, manufacturers and dealers are likely to turn to incentives to remain competitive. million in November 2023.

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Simplifying AWD Systems

Brake & Front End

No matter the manufacturer, there is almost always an all-wheel drive (AWD) option for most platforms. Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged and could not be disengaged by the driver. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture.

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Dave Cantin Group sees more evidence that ‘peak truck’ is real in 2025

Auto Remarketing

In its semiannual Market Outlook Report , released last month , Dave Cantin Group noted the American public seemed to have reached peak truck, with consumer preference for pickups and SUV beginning to wane slightly. Its not a declining interest in trucks. Were not saying that segment is going away.

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Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form Joint Venture

Tomorrow's Technician

Accelera by Cummins , Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR completed the formation of their joint venture, now known as Amplify Cell Technologies. manufacturing jobs and is targeting the start of production in 2027. Along with Daimler Truck and PACCAR, each of the three companies own 30 percent of the business.

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