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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
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Down 8.9% to Start 2020
How do Camera Monitoring Systems Work?
Mack Trucks Introduces S852 85,000-lb. Tandem Axles
North American Class 8 Orders Fall to 14,100 Units in February
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Tires & Wheels
New Airless Tire Aims to Improve Productivity and Comfort
Taking inspiration from the shape of a cup, a new tire design with an airless structure helps improve the operator experience while reducing compaction.
Engines
Engine Efficiency and Performance Remain Key Design Factors for Manufacturers
Enhancements to internal components as well as the development of new technologies are enabling manufacturers to enhance their engine designs.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturers Honored for Innovative Machine Designs
The recipients of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 have been honored for advancements in electrification, automation and overall improved heavy equipment designs.
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Nikola Forms Merger with VectoIQ to Accelerate Development of Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles
The merger will help accelerate production, allow Nikola to break ground on its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Arizona, and begin its hydrogen station infrastructure roll-out.
Daimler Reorganizing Freightliner and Western Star into Segment-Based Business Structure
The new business structure better positions DTNA to serve both the on-highway and vocational segments by aligning internal resources to segment-specific customer needs.
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline 11.5% in January
ACEA reports demand for commercial vehicles fell in all segments except buses across the European Union.
Mack Trucks Introduces New Steering Feature, Receives SmartWay Certification
The Mack Anthem is now available with an advanced active steering system to improve driver comfort and productivity, and day cab models are EPA SmartWay certified to provide fuel efficiency benefits.
Ricardo to Support SuperTurbo Technologies with Product Industrialization
Ricardo will provide product industrialization expertise to help in planning the route to commercial manufacture of SuperTurbo Technologies' SuperTurbo system.
ACT Research Reports Class 8 Production Outpaced Sales in January
ACT says the Class 8 seasonally adjusted inventory-to-retail sales ratio rose to 3.9 months, which is the second highest reading in history.
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Expand Public Road Testing of Automated Truck
Daimler and Torc Robotics are expanding testing of their SAE Level 4 automated truck technology to new public routes in the U.S. in order to collect data from real-world traffic scenarios.
Truck Platooning Expected to Make Inroads in 2020
Truck platooning continues to be an area of development for some commercial vehicle OEMs who believe there is still opportunity for the technology to advance and become more widespread in some markets.
Volvo Trucks Demonstrates All-Electric VNR as Part of LIGHTS Innovation Showcase
Volvo Trucks North America provided a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks
January Class 8 Truck Sales Lower than Previous Year
Weak freight market and rate conditions, as well as a backlog of vehicles are among the factors which lead to lower Class 8 Truck sales in January.
Nikola TRE to be Manufactured at IVECO Facility in Germany
The IVECO manufacturing facility in Ulm was selected to be the production site for the Nikola TRE electric trucks as the area is striving to be a hub for fuel-cell mobility.
Bendix Driver Assistance Technology Being Utilized on Electric-Powered Truck
The Peterbilt Model 579EV, set to begin road testing in California, is outfitted with the Bendix Wingman Fusion Collision Mitigation System.
Meritor Supplying Electric Powertrains for PACCAR Electric Trucks
Meritor will supply battery-electric systems for use in Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 and 520 battery-electric vehicles.
Eaton Advantage Automated Series Clutches for Automated Transmissions
The Eaton Advantage Automated Series clutches include a clutch bracket with hardened steel pivot ring to better sustain loads.
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 5.7% in December
ACEA reports overall EU commercial vehicle demand increased 2.5% in 2019.
Daimler VP to Keynote Green Truck Summit 2020
Daimler's Sean Waters will discuss the future of trucks powered by electricity, diesel fuel and hydrogen fuel cells.
ACT Research Projects U.S. Economy to Expand 1.8%
While the economy is expected to expand in 2020, manufacturing and truck demand are still slated to be on a down trend.
Scania Fuel Cell Trucks Begin Pilot Operations
Scania is partnering with ASKO to deploy four hydrogen gas trucks with electric drivelines which can be refueled by ASKO’s hydrogen gas station.
An Ever-Advancing Industry: Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturers Continue to Innovate
CES 2020 provided manufacturers in the heavy-duty equipment and vehicle industries the opportunity to showcase their latest innovations including automation, electrification and smart system advancements.
Vision Systems Receives FMCSA Exemption for Camera Monitoring System
The FMCSA has given Vision Systems a 5-year exemption to allow use of its Smart-Vision high definition camera monitoring system as an alternative to rear-view mirrors.
Connectivity, Electrification and Automation Continue to Drive On-Highway Vehicle Market
Manufacturers are advancing electric and autonomous vehicle designs due to growing market interest and improving vehicle performance.
All Alternative Fuels Should be Considered for Energy Transition in EU
ACEA is part of a coalition of vehicle manufacturers calling on the European Commission to take a technology-neutral approach in its upcoming review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive.
Class 8 Truck Market in Cyclical Trend, Even with Regulatory Impacts
ACT Research says the Class 8 truck market will ultimately transition into demand-swinging regulations in the coming decade.
Mack Trucks Demonstrates Full-Electric Refuse Truck
The Mack LR Electric refuse truck features two 130-kW motors delivering 496 peak hp and will begin real-world testing in the second quarter of 2020 with the New York City Dept. of Sanitation.
New Test Center in Brazil to Aid Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Component Development
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch are building a new Vehicle Test Center which will be available to other manufacturers, as well to aid their research and development.
December North American Class 8 Orders Stable
Class 8 orders were up 14% from November, but were down 6.5% compared to December 2018.
Demand, Supply and Timing will be Major Factors for Commercial Vehicle Market
ACT Research says these three factors will have the biggest impact on the weak outlook for the heavy commercial vehicle market over the next 2 years.
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Declined 8.9% in November
ACEA's latest report shows a decline in November, though commercial vehicle registrations for the year so far are up 2.2%.
ADAS and eMobility Driving Push Toward Electronic Braking Systems
Bendix says electronic braking system provide more precise control during braking events which is beneficial for automated systems.
Significant Declines Expected in 2020 for Trucking Industry
ACT Research's latest report indicates medium- and heavy-duty truck sales and build rates will be lower in 2020.
