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 ====== Technology ======
+===== Electronic Security =====
+== Truck-to-truck worm could infect – and disrupt – entire US commercial fleet ==
+The device that makes it possible is required in all American big rigs, and has poor security
+Jessica Lyons - Fri 22 Mar 2024 00:03 UTC
+Vulnerabilities in common Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) required in US commercial trucks could be present in over 14 million medium- and heavy-duty rigs, according to boffins at Colorado State University.
+In a paper presented at the 2024 Network and Distributed System Security Symposium, associate professor Jeremy Daily and systems engineering graduate students Jake Jepson and Rik Chatterjee demonstrated how ELDs can be accessed over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections to take control of a truck, manipulate data, and spread malware between vehicles.
+"These findings highlight an urgent need to improve the security posture in ELD systems," the trio wrote [PDF].
+The authors did not specify brands or models of ELDs that are vulnerable to the security flaws they highlight in the paper. But they do note there's not too much diversity of products on the market. While there are some 880 devices registered, "only a few tens of distinct ELD models" have hit the road in commercial trucks.
+A federal mandate requires most heavy-duty trucks to be equipped with ELDs, which track driving hours. These systems also log data on engine operation, vehicle movement and distances driven – but they aren't required to have tested safety controls built in.
+And according to the researchers, they can be wirelessly manipulated by another car on the road to, for example, force a truck to pull over.
+https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/22/boffins_tucktotruck_worm/
+== Truck-To-Truck Worm Could Infect Entire US Fleet ==
+Posted by BeauHD on Saturday March 23, 2024 03:00AM
+Jessica Lyons reports via The Register:
+<blockquote>
+Vulnerabilities in common Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) required in US commercial trucks could be present in over 14 million medium- and heavy-duty rigs, according to boffins at Colorado State University. In a paper presented at the 2024 Network and Distributed System Security Symposium, associate professor Jeremy Daily and systems engineering graduate students Jake Jepson and Rik Chatterjee demonstrated how ELDs can be accessed over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections to take control of a truck, manipulate data, and spread malware between vehicles. "These findings highlight an urgent need to improve the security posture in ELD systems," the trio wrote [PDF].
+</blockquote>
+https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/03/22/2153200/truck-to-truck-worm-could-infect-entire-us-fleet
+===== Electric Vehicle =====
+== Mercedes posts Tesla-like efficiency hauling 36 tons through a German winter ==
+Jo Borrás - Jun 27 2026 5:48 am PT
+Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging infrastructure, and economic viability. To combat those myths, Mercedes-Benz is sharing real-world data from 80 of its deployed electric semi trucks. Here’s what they found.
+The data released by Mercedes-Benz covers 80 battery-electric heavy trucks deployed in the company’s own logistics fleet over thousands of trips, thousands of charging cycles, and millions of miles. Their conclusion: electric long‑haul transport is viable today.
+<blockquote>
+    A real‑world example from the Ulm‑based logistics company Seifert illustrates a route between Wörth am Rhein and Bielefeld. An eActros 600 with an average gross combination weight of 36 metric tons achieves a daily mileage of around 600 km, with approximately half of the charging events taking place at public charging points. On this route, the electric truck also achieves toll savings of more than €4,000/mo. Annually, this route saves 90 metric tons of CO2e. Average energy consumption between November and February is 100 kWh per 100 km, which is equivalent to approximately 11 liters of diesel.
+    The data demonstrate that demanding long‑distance routes can already be operated reliably and predictably on this route using today’s public charging infrastructure and economically as well, when TCO is considered.
+</blockquote>
+https://electrek.co/2026/06/27/mercedes-posts-tesla-like-efficiency-hauling-36-tons-through-a-german-winter/