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Off-Highway Industry Growth Remains Tenuous
While there are some positive signs to start 2025, the picture remains unclear for the construction and agriculture industries as they face inventory headwinds and tariff worries.
Batteries, Capacitors
Fuel Cell EVs Face Uncertain Future
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Fall Sharply in February
Drivetrains
Most-Read OEM Off-Highway Articles, February 2025
Trends
Class 8 Truck Orders Drop in January
Trends
Most-Read OEM Off-Highway Articles, January 2025
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Engines
2025 Engine Spec Guide
Check out hundreds of this year's most up-to-date engine specs for the on- and off-highway equipment markets.
Couplings
A New Generation of Roller Couplings From Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord's Mark Johns and Jon Siverling discuss how the CENTAFLEX-TIR and the company’s full portfolio are supporting the needs of today’s aggregate and asphalt pros.
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Equipment Market Outlook
December 2024 Equipment Market Outlook
The economic outlook suggests a general plateau ahead for the U.S. in 2025, but there is some optimism things will improve in the months to come.
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders End 2024 on High Note
FTR reported Class 8 truck orders were up more than 20% YoY in December as orders finished 2024 with momentum through the holiday season.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Increase 12% in November
FTR reported a 12% increase of Class 8 vehicles in November compared to October, but it's still down 7% from the same period in 2023.
Trends
Your Questions Answered: OEM Off-Highway Executive Outlook
Dr. Wilfried Aulbur from Roland Berger answered additional questions about the state of the off-highway industry and what the future holds in the short- and long-term.
On-Highway
CARB Updates Incentive Plan for Fleets, Small Businesses Interested in Zero-Emissions Technology
CARB approved a $34.94 million incentive funding plan designed to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses and fleets.
On-Highway
Bidirectional EVs Potential Growth is Great for Energy Grid and Vehicle Owners
As the number of vehicle-to-grid (V2G)-capable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) grows, the potential impact on the grid could be substantial and offer many benefits for the energy grid and vehicle owners as they become versatile.
Drivetrains
Off-Highway Powertrain Market Slowly Transitioning to Electrification
The off-highway powertrain market is valued at $9.5 billion in 2024 and the transition to electrification remains slow due to cost constraints and limited regulatory support as diesel remains dominant.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Net Orders Decline in October
FTR reports a 2% decline of Class 8 vehicles in October compared to last month, but it's still a double-digit increase YoY from the same period in 2023.
Driveshafts
Black Phoenix Group Acquires PACCAR Winch
PACCAR Winch, a manufacturer of industrial winches, hoists and drive systems, has been acquired by Black Phoenix Group.
On-Highway
Coach K Named Keynote Speaker at Work Truck Week 2025
NCAA’s winningest men’s basketball coach set to inspire attendees at the NTEA Annual Meeting at Indianapolis in March 2025.
On-Highway
Logistics Giant Acquires Volvo Electric Trucks for Singapore Division
DSV Air & Sea (DSV) purchased Volvo electric truck models and received them during a special handover ceremony at DSV Singapore as part of a larger sustainability initiative.
Bearings
CCTY Brings Square Ball Universal Joint to Heavy Truck Market
After years in the construction industry, the patented Square Ball Universal Joint debuts its simplified design to the trucking industry, enabling smoother rotation and maintenance-free operation to keep vehicles on the road longer.
Control Valves
Eberspaecher Develops Component for Hermetic Sealing of Fuel Cell Systems
The Cathode Isolation Valve (CIV) is used in the cathode air path of the fuel cell system. The reliable sealing concept hermetically isolates the stack when the entire system is shut down, preventing premature stack wear and extending operating life.
Engines
Allison & Cummins Complete Field Testing of New Natural Gas Engine
The partners worked with Sandman, a bulk cement hauling fleet based in San Jose, California, to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission.
On-Highway
VMAC Launches High-Voltage Electric Vehicle Business
The new venture will aid in the transition toward a zero-emission future for commercial electric vehicle air brake compressors for electric and zero-emission commercial vehicles, including school buses, city buses and semi-trucks.
Telematics
Zonar Gets CARB Certification for On-Board Diagnostic Testing
The company is the first telematics provider to receive formal certification from California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Clean Truck Check (CTC) program as a provider of continuously connected remote on-board diagnostic (CC-ROBD) testing devices.
Engines
Accelera by Cummins Awarded $75M DOE Grant for Zero-Emissions Manufacturing
The largest federal grant ever awarded solely to Cummins is part of the appropriations related to the Inflation Reduction Act, and is aimed at converting existing manufacturing space for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems.
Fuels & Fluids
GROWMARK & Optimus Technologies Partner on Decarbonization Effort
The partnership aims to find potential pathway for transitioning entire fleets to low-carbon fuels as part of an ongoing effort to pilot biodiesel programs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
On-Highway
Daimler Names Bangston President & CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
Bangston, who will also continue to serve as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, succeeds Jeff Sather, who will be retiring after 23 years at DTNA.
Electronics
BAE Systems & Eaton Collab on Electric Drive Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The solution offers OEMs and commercial vehicle modifiers a comprehensive, efficient, advanced and flexible EV system for a wide range of zero-emission platforms to support medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Engines
Cummins & Isuzu Motors Limited Introduce New 6.7-Liter Engine
The new 6.7-liter engine, jointly developed by the two companies, will power on-highway truck applications built for the Japanese market and will be available for the Asia Pacific markets and other global markets later this year.
Market Analysis
Q1 2024 Truck Production Index Points to Modest Decline
Power Systems Research's Truck Production Index suggests medium and heavy commercial vehicle production in many areas is expected to decline, while production in China, South America, Japan and Korea is expected to improve over last year.
Brake System
Bendix to Consolidate Sparks, Nevada, Distribution Center Operation Into Huntington, Indiana, Campus
The closure, expected to close in Q2, will move all operations and parts inventory into the Bendix Distribution Center (BDC), the company’s primary North American distribution point.
Trends
Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T
Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.
Trends
Where Are We on the Road to Autonomy?
Learn more about today's market conditions and the path forward for the development, adoption and delivery of on- and off-road driverless technologies.
Market Analysis
March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook
January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.
Trends
Kenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
The transmission will be available for Kenworth Class 6-8 medium duty models, including the T280, T380 and T480 equipped with the PACCAR PX-9 engine later this year.
On-Highway
Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks
The strategy builds on new national electric vehicle freight corridors designated by the Federal Highway Administration and advances clean transportation goals to decarbonize the freight sector.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sherwin-Williams to Feature Duraspar IP Coating Technology at Work Truck Week 2024
The product, designed to optimize the paint process for manufacturers on a variety of work trucks, is available in thousands of solid and metallic colors.
On-Highway
Maximizing Today’s ADAS System Performance
Dive into the capabilities of today’s advanced driver assistance systems in on-highway commercial vehicles.
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