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Navistar Breaks Ground on San Antonio Manufacturing Facility
The new 900,000-sq.-ft. plant will have the capacity to produce Class 6-8 vehicles and is anticipated to begin vehicle production in 2022.
10 Facts About Predictive Cruise Control in Trucks
Navistar Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
Hyliion Launches Fully Electric Powertrain
Cummins Forms Joint Venture with NPROXX for Hydrogen Storage Tanks
Volvo and Mack Expand Geotab Factory-Fit Telematics Solutions
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Red Dot Announces Winners of 2020 Product Design Awards
Innovations in construction, agricultural and other off-road equipment have been honored once again with the Red Dot Design award.
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COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry
The global outbreak of coronavirus has brought about many changes for heavy equipment OEMs and the industry as a whole.
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New Flyer Testing Automated Transit Bus in Connecticut
New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus will be equipped to demonstrate SAEJ3016 Level 4 technology with an on-board safety attendant.
ACT Research Says May CV Data Showing COVID Pandemic’s Mark
Tepid order activity in May for the commercial vehicle market follows in line with the slow reopening of the U.S. economy, says ACT Research.
Volvo Trucks Deploys First Pilot All-Electric VNR Truck
The all-electric Volvo VNR model, which will be used by TEC Equipment for local parts distribution, is the first pilot truck to deploy as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.
DTNA Resumes Manufacturing Operations, Sees Increase in Freight Activity
Daimler Trucks has observed weekly mileage of its telematics-connected trucks increasing and projects a return to pre-crisis levels by the end of June.
NA Class 8 Truck Orders Increase in May Compared to Previous Month
Class 8 truck orders in May increased around 60% compared to April 2020, but were down 37% from May 2019.
Nikola and VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. Close Business Merger
The merger will help accelerate vehicle production, and allow Nikola to build a new manufacturing facility in Arizona as well as continue its hydrogen station infrastructure roll out.
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New DT12 Transmission Series and Redesigned DD15 Gen 5 Engine Offer Improved Fuel Efficiency
Detroit's new series of DT12 transmission enable downspeeding capabilities for improved fuel efficiency while the updated DD15 engine features up to 50% new componentry to provide performance enhancements.
Commercial Vehicle Registrations in Europe are Down 34.5% in 2020
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations in the EU declined 67.0% in April, and are down 34.5% for the first four months of the year.
ZF Begins Production CeTrax Electric Central Drive
Series production of the CeTrax drive is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2020 and will initially be launched in the Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric bus.
Manufacturers Discuss COVID-19 Recovery Plan to Help Economy with European Commission
CEOs from various European car and truck manufacturers, as well as component suppliers met with the European Commission to discuss a plan for restarting the economy while encouraging a carbon-neutral society.
Stoneridge-Orlaco HLED 7-in. High Definition Digital Monitor for Trucks
The HLED 7-in. High Definition Digital Monitor for trucks features a compact size which suits use for rearview solutions on rigid trucks, tank trucks, construction trucks and municipal vehicles.
2021 Likely to be Transition Year for Trucking Industry
ACT reports 2021 is anticipated to be a transition year as markets recover from the negative impact of COVID-19.
North American Class 8 Orders Plunge to Lowest Level in Modern Era
Preliminary April order data shows a sharp decline due to economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19.
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction and Equipment Manufacturing Industries
Temporary shut downs and slower goods transport have led to supply chain disruptions for many in the construction and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.
March EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline 47.3%
ACEA reports every vehicle segment was impacted due to the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Class 8 Natural Gas Truck Retail Sales Rose 29% Through February
ACT Research reports Class 8 Natural Gas truck retail sales for the first 2 months of 2020 gained 29% year-to-date over 2019.
Four Guiding Principles for Re-Launch of EU Vehicle Manufacturing After COVID-19
ACEA has laid out a set of guidelines to help the European auto and commercial vehicle industries begin production again after being severely impacted by COVID-19.
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ACT Research Says Full Impact of COVID-19 Not Visible in Commercial Vehicle Data
“The most obvious signs that the pandemic is starting to impact data can be found in March’s Class 8 orders and cancellations,” says Kenny Vieth, ACT Research’s President and Senior Analyst.
Autonomous Trucks can Help Address Industry Challenges
IDTechEx examines the benefits automation can bring to the trucking industry, such as helping overcome the growing driver shortage.
Diesel Powered Trucks Continue to Dominate EU Market but EVs are on the Rise
ACEA reports 97.9% of new EU medium and heavy trucks in 2019 were diesel powered, however demand for new electric and other alternatively powered trucks showed strong growth.
High Order Cancellations Lead North American Class 8 Sales to Plummet
The sudden downturn in economic conditions and uncertainty over the duration of the COVID-19 crisis is limiting orders to short-term, definite needs.
TuSimple Partnering with ZF on Development of Autonomous Trucks
The companies will co-develop production-quality solutions which enable autonomous operation including cameras, LiDAR and steering technologies.
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Down 8.9% to Start 2020
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations in Europe declined 6.2% in February, and are down 8.9% for the first 2 months of 2020.
How do Camera Monitoring Systems Work?
Daimler Trucks answers key questions about how its mirror replacement system MirrorCam works and the visibility improvements it provides.
Mack Trucks Introduces S852 85,000-lb. Tandem Axles
Customers in North America can spec the new Mack S852 tandem axles for specialized severe-duty or heavy-haul applications on Mack Granite models.
North American Class 8 Orders Fall to 14,100 Units in February
Orders had been right at replacement levels for 4 months but now it appears fleets will take a pause in replacing older trucks until current anxiety dissipates.
Mack Trucks Adds Command Steer for Granite Models
The Mack Command Steer active steering system helps reduce driver fatigue and cut muscle strain up to 30% by combining an electric motor with the existing hydraulic steering.
New Emissions Regulations to Benefit Smaller Engines
ACT Research reports use of smaller engines continues to grow in the heavy-duty truck market, and will benefit from future emissions regulations.
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