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Mack Trucks Begins Full Production of Mack MD Series
The medium-duty trucks are now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations facility in Virginia.
Electrification
NFI Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Power Systems
Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition
On-Highway
China CV Markets Report Sales Upticks in Second Quarter
Engines
Bosch and Weichai Power Increase Efficiency of Diesel Engines to 50%
Batteries, Capacitors
New Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Utilizes Solid-State Batteries
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
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Power Systems
Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
The zero-emission trucks utilize a DC fast-charging system capable of fast re-charge in 1 hour.
Electrification
Dependable Highway Express Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
The company will demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in daily routes as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.
Electrification
Mack Trucks to Begin Production of LR Electric in 2021
The LR Electric features Mack’s fully integrated electric powertrain with twin electric motors and four NMC lithium-ion batteries.
Power Systems
Scania Launches Commercial Electric Truck Range
The range includes a fully electric and plug-in hybrid truck which can be customized for various urban transport needs.
Electrification
Daimler Electric Vehicles Log Over 7 Million Kilometers
Customers using battery-powered, locally carbon dioxide-neutral trucks and buses have logged several kilometers on public roads.
Safety
Bendix to Live Stream Safety Technology Demonstrations
The event will provide a firsthand, live view of advanced safety systems in action for tractor-trailers and school buses.
Data, IoT & Connectivity
Volvo and Mack Form Partnership with Samsara for Connectivity Solutions
The truck manufacturers will work with Samsara to implement various IoT related solutions to help improve fleet efficiency and safety.
Safety
New Study Shows Effectiveness of Forward Collision Warning and AEB Systems
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found trucks equipped with forward collision warning had 22% fewer crashes and trucks with AEB had 12% fewer crashes.
Electrification
IC Bus Receives First Electric CE School Bus Order
The order for 18 electric school buses will be operated by 14 school districts in British Columbia.
Power Systems
Freudenberg Developing Fuel Cells for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The company is collaborating with Quantron AG to develop and test the fuel cells starting in mid-2021.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra H Series Battery Packs for Commercial Vehicles
The H Series battery packs can support different vehicle voltages up to 1,200V DC and 6 MWh in size.
Automated Systems
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Celebrate 1 Year of Collaboration
The companies are continuing to collaborate on the development of autonomous vehicles, and are opening a new test center in New Mexico.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Unveils New Customizable Battery Pack for Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles
The new H Series battery packs were designed to package into standard truck frame rails and increase packaging flexibility.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Rise in August
Preliminary data shows Class 8 truck orders rose on a year-over-year basis due in part to improving economic conditions.
Testing
Extreme Testing Ensures Durability of New Western Star Vocational Truck
The new truck was subjected to extreme and grueling testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering team of Daimler Trucks North America.
Power Systems
Allison Transmission Providing Electric Hybrid Propulsion Systems for IndyGo Buses
IndyGo will use Allison’s H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion solution to power 27 new buses; it will also use the new eGen Flex system in its fleet.
Market Analysis
July U.K. Commercial Vehicle Production up 3.6%
Year-to-date output is down 21.2%, with July growth failing to make up for the 8,529-unit loss in the first 7 months of 2020.
Batteries, Capacitors
Navistar Partners with In-Charge Energy for Charging Infrastructure
In-Charge Energy will provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.
Batteries, Capacitors
Volvo LIGHTS Project Helps Expand Electric Truck Charging Options in North America
Project partner REMA EV Connections has secured UL certification for its Combined Charging System CCS2 connector which expands electric truck charging options for fleets.
Tires & Wheels
Bridgestone Supplying Tires for Volta Zero Electric Truck
Bridgestone will supply tires for the Volta Zero launch vehicle as well as the pilot fleet of electric trucks.
Electrification
Former Volvo Executive Launches Electric Truck Start-up
Patrick Collignon, former COO for Volvo Trucks, has established Trova Commercial Vehicles with the goal of cost-effective mass production of fully electric trucks.
Safety
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Accident Research Aids Advances in Safety Technology
Numerous safety innovations in Mercedes-Benz trucks are based on findings from its years of accident research.
Power Systems
Hyliion and Dana Partner with Idealease to Demonstrate Hybrid System for Class 8 Vehicles
Idealease will conduct a national tour of Hyliion’s hybrid powertrain technology for U.S. commercial fleets.
Electrification
Volta Trucks to Reveal Fully-Electric Truck During Online Launch Event
On September 3, Volta will host an online launch event for its fully-electric Volta Zero.
On-Highway
ACT Research Says North American Class 8 Orders Hit 9-Month High in July
"The rebound in carriers’ fortunes has been a positive for the front-end of the demand spectrum," says Kenny Vieth, President and Senior Analyst at ACT.
Electrification
Peterbilt Model 220EV Available for Customer Orders
The Model 220EV is available in Class 6 or 7 configurations and has range of up to 200 miles on a full charge.
Fuel Tanks & Systems
Agility Fuel Solutions Helping Expand Anheuser-Busch CNG Fleet
Over 180 new trucks equipped with Agility’s ProCab 175 CNG Fuel Systems will be added to the brewer's fleet.
On-Highway
ACT Upgrades Commercial Vehicle Forecasts for 2020
Recent positive trends in the commercial vehicle market and the economy have lead to the upgraded forecast.
Automated Systems
FUSO Debuts Concept Electric Garbage Truck Capable of Remote Operation
The FUSO eCanter SensorCollect uses sensors and high-accuracy GPS to enable remote operation via a wireless HMI.
Power Systems
Nikola Receives Order for 2,500 Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks
The Nikola Tre electric drivetrain will be utilized for the vehicles and is expected to offer up to 150 miles and pickup of 1,200 cans on a single charge.
