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On-Highway
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
On-Highway
Maximizing Today’s ADAS System Performance
On-Highway
Volvo Trucks North America Unveils Volvo VNL
On-Highway
Continental & Aurora Finalize Design of World’s First Scalable Autonomous Trucking System
On-Highway
Daimler Truck, TORC Robotics & Aeva Partner on Series-Production Autonomous Trucks
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Mining
Cummins Announces Field Testing of Mining Hybrid (Diesel-Battery) Truck Solution
The hybrid NHL NTH260, a 220 metric ton payload mining truck, rolled off the production line in January and is headed to Baiyun Iron Mine of Baogang Group, China, to begin field testing in March.
Suspension
Hendrickson Introduces First Drive Axle Suspension Featuring ZMD Technology
ROADMAAX Z, the company's lightest-weight 46,000-pound capacity rear air suspension system, is designed to provide on- and off-highway performance, ride quality and cargo protection for demanding applications.
Transmissions
Twin Disc, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Katsa Oy
The purchase, expected to close in the first half of 2024, brings with it custom-designed gearboxes and power transmission components for industrial and marine end-markets for a broad range of end market applications.
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On-Highway
Leaders or Followers? Developments in Commercial Vehicle Technology
Learn where commercial vehicle OEMs can capitalize on unique opportunities
On-Highway
On-Highway OEMs Face Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration
With increasing emissions regulations for diesel equipment, today's OEMs find themselves amid a shift toward alternative fuels, telematics and technology.
Engines
Cummins Announces 3 Key Leadership Changes
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Srikanth Padmanabhan, Brett Merritt and Bonnie Fetch will move into new leadership positions within the company's operations, engine business and global supply chain segments, respectively.
Electronics
Danfoss Launches 2 New Products for Boosting On- & Off-Highway Electrification
The ED3 onboard charger enables overnight charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles using available AC power outlets. And the Editron LCL1200/1700 electric filter for off-highway applications offers easy installation and design flexibility to OEMs.
Electrification
Daimler Truck North America Begins Series Production of Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Trucks
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Navistar Begins Production of Its Newest & Final Combustion Product at Alabama Plant
The International S13 Integrated Powertrain marks the final combustion product platform that the company will develop as it transitions toward zero-emissions vehicles.
Industry News
Clean Truck Partnership Aims to Meet Clean Air Goals
The California Air Resources Board, leading truck manufacturers and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association joined forces to advance the development of zero-emission vehicles.
Market Analysis
Power Systems Research Truck Production Index for Q4 2022
The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan and Korea, and emerging markets. Data comes from OE Link, a proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.
Market Analysis
UK Engine Production Declines While Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing Recovers
SMMT reports the surge in home deliveries benefited commercial vehicle production while supply chain issues continued to plague the engine industry.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Demand Declines 8.4% in December 2021
ACEA reports that despite the decline in December, overall 2021 commercial vehicle registrations rose 9.6%.
On-Highway
January 2022 Class 8 Orders Remain Steady
North American Class 8 truck orders declined 8% month-over-month and 50% year-over-year, but remained in line with averages over the past 4 months.
On-Highway
Mack Trucks Announces New Features for Truck Models
Mack Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll is now a standard feature on Mack Anthem and Mack Pinnacle Models, and the Mack mDRIVE Automated Manual Transmission features a left and right dual PTO option.
Smart Systems
GILLIG Partners with RR.AI on Autonomous Driving
The companies will collaborate on the integration of next-generation ADAS and SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology into GILLIG transit buses.
Engines
New Scania Powertrain Provides 8% Fuel Savings
An all-new engine platform capable of running on multiple fuel types combined with new drivetrain components provides fuel savings for commercial vehicles.
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
The demerger of the on- and off-highway businesses will better enable the companies to deliver solutions which meet specific industry needs.
Smart Systems
ZF Launches New Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division
The new division combines ZF’s commercial vehicle technology expertise and capabilities, and will spearhead advances in increasingly autonomous, connected and electrified technologies.
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Recover in December 2021
Order activity rebounded from November as truck OEMs took a cautious approach to managing production cycles as supply chain uncertainties continue.
Electrification
Volvo, Daimler and TRATON Create Joint Venture for Charging Infrastructure
The companies plan is to install and operate at least 1,700 high-performance green energy charging points on and close to highways as well as at logistic and destination points within 5 years.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Drop Again in November 2021
Truck orders were down close to 40% in November despite a high level of demand due to continued supply chain uncertainties.
On-Highway
European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline 14.7% in November 2021
ACEA reports the four major markets in the EU posted strong declines, though year-to-date registrations are up 11.5% from 2020.
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.
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.