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        Parade, an online freight matching company, has partnered with Highway, a provider of carrier identification solutions, to enhance the data quality of Parade's freight platform.
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        The collaboration incorporates Highway's platform into Parade's system, granting Parade customers real-time access to Highway's carrier data through Parade's platform. By integrating Highway's data, Parade's &quot;Capacity Management Platform&quot; will enhance the accuracy of its AI-driven carrier profiling, ensuring the validation of carrier information. Additionally, Parade plans to merge Highway's carrier contact details and lane preference data with its capacity data network to generate capacity insights.
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 <p>Parade, an online freight matching company, has partnered with Highway, a provider of carrier identification solutions, to enhance the data quality of Parade's freight platform.</p>
 <p>The collaboration incorporates Highway's platform into Parade's system, granting Parade customers real-time access to Highway's carrier data through Parade's platform. By integrating Highway's data, Parade's "Capacity Management Platform" will enhance the accuracy of its AI-driven carrier profiling, ensuring the validation of carrier information. Additionally, Parade plans to merge Highway's carrier contact details and lane preference data with its capacity data network to generate capacity insights.</p>
 
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Parade integrates with Highway to enhance carrier identity verification

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   <p>Renault Trucks has begun production of the E-Tech T and C heavy-duty electric trucks in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. The trucks are designed for regional distribution and urban construction, providing diverse transportation options such as goods, materials, or industrial waste. Customers can choose from three power take-off options (electric, electromechanical, or gearbox), 11 wheelbase choices, 4x2 and 6x2 tractor variations, long and short cab versions, and two or three electric motors with up to 660 horsepower. With four to six lithium-ion battery packs, the trucks offer 390 to 540 kWh of power, allowing them to travel up to 300 km on a full charge.</p>
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Renault Trucks commences production of E-Tech T and C heavy-duty electric trucks in France

<p>The Sygic GPS Truck &amp; Caravan Navigation app, developed by Sygic, has launched a dedicated CarPlay feature in partnership with Apple CarPlay. It is designed for large vehicles and offers tailored route recommendations based on vehicle specifications. Users can now connect their mobile devices to Apple CarPlay, which provides a larger display and integrated sound system for navigation. The app is currently available for iOS users and there are plans to expand the offering for Android users in the future.</p>

Sygic launches CarPlay feature for Sygic GPS Truck & Caravan Navigation

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<p>Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 battery-electric (BEV) Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 trucks to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB), a West Coast and Midwest distributor of Coca-Cola brands, for RCCB's delivery fleet in Downey, California.</p>
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<p>The deployment is part of RCCB's commitment to reducing carbon emissions in operations by 30% by 2030 and is expected to reduce the use of 40,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year.</p>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> The partnership with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB) is the latest in Daimler’s recent Freightliner eCascadia truck supply partnerships. The list includes Canadian retailer <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/163823"> Loblaw </a> <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/17811"> (April 2023) </a> and its logistics solution partner, <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/24179"> Schneider </a> <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/19281"> (June 2023). </a></p>

Daimler delivers 20 BEVs to Reyes Coca-Cola to be deployed in Downey, California

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<p>Transfix has launched RFP Manager, a new service to simplify the RFP and freight procurement process for shippers.</p><p>RFP Manager is available on Transfix Shipper App and includes a centralized dashboard, automated bid management features, and acceptance workflows.</p><p>Shippers can launch an RFP, invite brokers and carriers for bidding, and manage the process digitally.</p><p><strong>Analyst QuickTake: </strong>The announcement follows Transfix’s recent USD 40 million <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22958">Series F </a>funding round, which looked to to strengthen its financial position, support profitability, and continue product development.</p>

Transfix Introduces feature to manage and streamline RFP process

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  <li><p>Volvo Trucks has unveiled updated versions of its electric medium-duty trucks, the Volvo FL and FE, designed for urban applications. Customer deliveries will begin in 1H 2024.</p></li>
  <li><p>The updated designs have an enhanced AC charging capacity of 43 kW, reducing charge time by nearly 50%. They also have updated battery packs for a range of up to 280 miles and enhanced safety features.</p></li>
  <li><p>Other new features include a new exterior design, slimmer mirrors, lockable storage space, a new key fob, and the option for a 360-degree camera solution or side view camera.</p></li>
  <li><p>The trucks were introduced in 2019 and are currently available in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.</p></li>
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Volvo Trucks launches updated electric medium-duty trucks for urban applications

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  <li><p>Einride has partnered with GE Appliances to launch long-term autonomous truck operations. The trucks will transport goods between GE Appliances' facility and warehouse in Tennessee.</p></li>
  <li><p>The project aims to create a safe and efficient automated logistics flow. TaskWatch and Slip Robot are also involved to automate the loading process. The trucks use a private network provided by Ericsson for communication.</p></li>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> The two companies initially partnered in <a href="https://einride.tech/press/einride-and-ge-appliances-announce-upcoming-deployment-of-the-first-u-s/"> October 2021 </a> to launch an autonomous truck pilot in GE Appliances’ Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. In <a href="https://einride.tech/press/einride-us-public-road-pilot/"> October 2022 </a> , the companies completed their first public road pilot in Selmer.&nbsp;</p>

Einride partners with GE to launch full-time autonomous truck operations in Tennessee

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  <li><p>Scania and Sennder have formed JUNA to provide electric truck solutions in Europe.</p></li>
  <li><p>JUNA offers a pay-per-use model with services such as electric vehicles, repair, maintenance, insurance, and digital and analytics services.</p></li>
  <li><p>JUNA has piloted an electric truck in Stuttgart, plans to expand the pilot to long-distance routes in 2024, and has per-mile costs comparable to diesel charges.</p></li>
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Scania and Sennder form JV to offer electric truck solutions across Europe

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  <li><p>Kenworth, a truck manufacturing company, has made Bendix Fusion, an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, available for Kenworth's T680s truck model.</p></li>
  <li><p>The ADAS capabilities include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go features, which enable commercial trucks in cruise control mode to maintain a safe following distance from the lead vehicle. This involves the ability to automatically apply brakes, make a complete stop, and automatically accelerate to the vehicle's set speed without driver intervention. The system also includes a "Highway Departure Braking to Zero" feature, which produces an audible alert and reduces the vehicle speed when a vehicle begins departing the roadway.</p></li>
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Kenworth makes Bendix Fusion ADAS available for T680s trucks

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  <li><p>123Loadboard has partnered with TrueTMS to provide TrueTMS users access to 123Loadboard's online freight marketplace for load bookings.</p></li>
  <li><p>TrueTMS users can find and book loads via the 123Loadboard platform. They can also use 123Loadboard's automated pricing tools for real-time visibility of current lane rates and a profit calculator for forecasting and negotiations.</p></li>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> The partnership with TrueTMS is the latest in 123Loadboard’s series of partnerships with freight service companies to enhance its product offering. The list includes <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/20230"> EXO Freight </a> , <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/19583"> Loadzpro </a> , <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/331295"> Parade </a> , and <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/1873404"> LoadBoard Network </a> .&nbsp;</p>

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