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Deep & Emerging Tech·August 13, 2026·1 min read

Daimler Truck to build new US manufacturing facility

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A new Daimler Truck greenfield plant coming online in 2029 is a long-dated but clear signal that North American heavy vehicle capacity—and likely EV and autonomy integration—is being expanded. If you’re in freight, components, or charging, align your own capex and partnerships to where that future production will land geographically.

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