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Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Supplying Batteries for Nikola Electric Trucks
Proterra has signed a long-term agreement to supply its batteries for use in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle and Tre fuel cell electric vehicle.
Industry News
CNH Industrial and Iveco Begin Operations as Separate Businesses
Smart Systems
ZF Launches New Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Recover in December 2021
Electrification
Volvo, Daimler and TRATON Create Joint Venture for Charging Infrastructure
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Drop Again in November 2021
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Automated Systems
John Deere Unveils Fully Autonomous Tractor
Adding full autonomy to the John Deere 8R tractor enables farmers to be more productive and better equipped to feed a growing global population.
HVAC
HVAC Systems Become Smarter, More Electrified
Heating and cooling demands placed on HVAC systems will increase as off-highway equipment becomes more connected and electrified.
Trends
Cummins Sees Wide Range of Power Solutions for Off-Highway Equipment
Jeremy Harsin of Cummins explains how a variety of power system advancements are taking place to meet the varied needs of the off-highway equipment industry.
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On-Highway
SuperTruck 3 Program Participants Named
Volvo and Daimler are among the truck OEMs awarded funding for the third SuperTruck program.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Daimler Trucks Develops Autonomous Truck Platform for SAE Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles
The platform includes four key areas with a redundant architecture including the braking and steering systems, the low voltage power net and the network communications.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Continue Downward Trajectory
ACEA reports all vehicle segments saw declines in October 2021, with van and bus sales recording the largest drops.
Drivetrains
Isuzu Enters Class 7 Truck Market with Vehicle Featuring Allison Rugged Duty Series Transmission
The Allison 2500 Rugged Duty Series fully automatic transmission is integrated into Isuzu's new F-Series Class 7 truck.
On-Highway
European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline in September Due to Microchip Shortages
ACEA reports demand for new commercial vehicles in the European Union remained positive, up 19.1% during the first 9 months of the year.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Truck Orders Decline in October due to Supply Constraints
Class 8 orders declined in the range of 12% from September 2021 as supply chain challenges continue to plague OEMs.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Truck Orders Decline in October due to Supply Constraints
Class 8 orders declined in the range of 12% from September 2021 as supply chain challenges continue to plague OEMs.
Electrification
Scania and SCA Develop 80 Tonne Electric Timber Truck
The battery-electric vehicle capable of total weights of up to 64 T on public roads and 80 T on private roads.
Telematics
Daimler Trucks and Platform Science Introduce Open OEM Platform for Fleet Management
Virtual Vehicle is an open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles.
Drivetrains
Zeus Electric Chassis Collaborating with JB Poindexter to Develop Electric Vocational Work Truck Solutions
The companies will work together to integrate JB Poindexter commercial truck bodies with Zeus' all-electric cab chassis.
On-Highway
Registration and Housing Open for Work Truck Week 2022
Work Truck Week includes The Work Truck Show exhibits, extensive education and training, the Green Truck Summit, a Ride & Drive, and multiple networking activities.
Engines
Navistar Updates International A26 Engine
The engine features combustion enhancements, optimized engine temperature control, air management system updates, and reduced engine speed without compromising power.
Manufacturing
Work Truck Shortages Likely to Linger
Supply chain challenges continue to restrict truck availability, and are expected to continue well into 2022 which will impact work truck availability.
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Fall in September 2021
Ongoing supply chain disruptions are making it difficult for truck OEMs to accurately predict build rates for the coming quarters, leading to a decline in orders.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Daimler Trucks North America Partners with American Center for Mobility
The partnership will enable Daimler Trucks customers to pilot the company’s latest in-vehicle technology.
On-Highway
Volvo Buses Launches BZL Electric Chassis
The Volvo BZL Electric features a 200 kW electric motor coupled to a two-stage automated gearbox which increases wheel torque at low speed.
On-Highway
August Truck Orders Reach 5-Month High
Orders were up for Classes 5-8 in August 2021, aided in part by OEMs opening order booking for 2022.
Electrification
Volta Trucks Begins Real-World Trials of Prototype Volta Zero
The prototype vehicle uses the proposed production specification chassis frame and drivetrain of the finished vehicle and will test all electromechanical and thermal properties.
Electrification
Volvo Trucks Delivers First VNR Electrics on East Coast
New York City-based Manhattan Beer Distributors has taken delivery of five VNR Electrics and installed three Level 3 DC fast chargers.
On-Highway
July Class 8 Truck Orders on Par with Previous Month
Class 8 truck orders in July 2021 were relatively similar to those in June as the industry continues to try keeping up with demand despite supply chain challenges.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Rise 12.4% in June 2021
ACEA reports strong growth in Central European countries was key driver for the increase in registrations.
On-Highway
Second Quarter 2021 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index Climbs 193.5%
Except for China, all regions are expected to experience solid commercial vehicle demand growth this year and into 2022.
On-Highway
Volvo Trucks North America Reaches Contract Agreement with UAW
Volvo Trucks North America reaches 6-year contract agreement with UAW after several weeks of negotiations and restarting production lines on July 12.
On-Highway
Class 8 Orders Stay Strong in June 2021
Preliminary Class 8 truck orders were up in June on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 51.3% in May
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations for the first 5 months of 2021 are up 43.9%.
Automated Systems
Embark Self-Driving Truck Company to Go Public
Embark Trucks, America’s longest-running self-driving truck program, plans to go public through a merger with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II.
Electrification
Oshkosh Airport Products and Pierce Manufacturing Introduce Electric Vehicle Platform
The Volterra platform of electric vehicles for the fire and emergency market features an Oshkosh patented hybrid-electric drivetrain enabling zero-emissions operation.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 179.2% in April 2021
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations in the EU were up 42.1% during the first 4 months of 2021.
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Show Slowdown in May
Truck orders declined 32% from April, but still remained well over 2020 levels as new truck demand remains high.
Electrification
Volvo Trucks Customer Completes 100% Zero-Emissions Refrigerated Grocery Delivery
Albertsons Companies recently made its first zero-emissions refrigerated grocery delivery with Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks.
