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North American Class 8 Orders Remain Strong in February
Preliminary orders in February 2021 were up from January and the previous year as demand from fleets continues to accelerate.
Market Analysis
UK Engine and Commercial Vehicle Production Starts 2021 in Negative Territory
On-Highway
Power Systems Research Sees Strong Commercial Vehicle Demand Continuing
Trends
OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology
Power Systems
Nikola Announces Plans for North American Fuel Cell Vehicles
Transmissions
ZF PowerLine Automatic 8-Speed Transmission
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Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: CASE CE Delivers Electric Backhoe to Customers
This week Daimler and Volvo finalized and named their fuel cell joint venture, Cummins announced more promotions and CASE introduced factory-fit machine control for its dozers.
On-Highway
Power Systems Research Sees Strong Commercial Vehicle Demand Continuing
Freight rates, consumption and inventory restocking are expected to remain at high levels throughout 2021, leading to strong demand for commercial vehicles in North America.
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Engines
Daimler Truck and Cummins to Collaborate on Medium-Duty Commercial Vehicle Engines
Cummins will invest in the further development of medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses.
Electronics
T/CCI Manufacturing Electric Compressors
The 24V electric compressors are designed primarily to cool the interior of vehicle cabs when the engine is turned off.
On-Highway
Production Challenges Could Impact Commercial Vehicle Market in 2021
ACT Research reports demand is strong to start 2021, but component supply shortages could pose challenges for truck manufacturers.
Automated Systems
Torc Robotics Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider for Self-Driving Truck Fleet
AWS will be capable of handling the scale and speed needed for data transfer, storage, and compute capacity for deploying autonomous test trucks.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Batteries Selected to Power Volta Zero Electric Truck
Proterra batteries will give Volta Trucks' electric delivery truck a real-world range of 200 km on a single charge.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Market Shrank 18.9% in 2020
ACEA reports new commercial vehicle registrations declined 4.2% in December 2020, and overall 2020 registrations were down 18.9%.
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Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels
Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.
On-Highway
Class 8 Orders Start 2021 on Positive Side
While North American Class 8 orders were down in January compared to the previous month, they increased on a year-over-year basis.
Automated Systems
Scania Testing Self-Driving Trucks on Swedish Motorway
Scania will work with TuSimple to test the use of Level 4 autonomous technology.
Market Analysis
UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Down in 2020
SMMT reports UK commercial vehicle demand fell 15.5% in 2020 while engine production declined 27%, mostly due to impacts from the coronavirus.
Drivetrains
Meritor to Begin Production of Electric Powertrains, Forms New OEM Partnerships
Meritor will begin production of its Blue Horizon 14Xe integrated ePowertrain in mid-2021, as well as supply it to several OEMs for use in their electric commercial vehicles.
Automated Systems
New Flyer Unveils Autonomous Transit Bus
The battery-electric Xcelsior AV is a Level 4 autonomous transit bus which is set to undergo testing in real transit operations with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Electrification
Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle
Newly created Volvo Energy business area will strengthen the company’s battery and charging infrastructure offerings, as well as provide solutions to give used batteries a second life.
Operator Cab
Bus Cabs Should be as Ergonomic as the Office Workplace
Creation of a full dashboard assembly which is customizable to each bus driver ensures a comfortable, safe and productive work environment.
Power Systems
Peterbilt and Kenworth Electric Trucks Reach Summit of Pikes Peak
The battery-electric and fuel cell powered Class 8 trucks made the ascent up Pikes Peak, demonstrating the performance capabilities in tough operating conditions.
On-Highway
Class 8 Orders End 2020 on a High Note
Preliminary Class 8 net orders improved once again in December 2020 compared to the previous year.
Axles
Scania Introduces Disengageable Tandem Axle
The new RB662 is a liftable and disengageable tandem bogie axle which enables reduced tire wear as well as a max load transfer for greater traction when unladen.
On-Highway
2021 is Looking Better for Most Global Commercial Vehicle Markets
Orders for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles improved in the second half of 2020 in many global markets, indicating improved conditions in 2021.
Sponsored
Hannay Reels N700 Spring Rewind Reels
Hannay Reels N700 spring rewind reels feature a narrow frame and compact mounting base, making them ideal for limited-space work environments.
Market Analysis
UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Decline in November 2020
SMMT reports commercial vehicle production declined 1.9% while engine production dropped 8.2%.
Electrification
ACT Government Launches First SEA EV Tipper Truck
The SEA EV tipper truck will be powered by 100% renewable energy at the ACT Government City Services Depot.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 0.1% in November
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations are down 20.3% so far in 2020.
Electrification
DSNY Recognized with CALSTART Blue Sky Award for use of Mack LR Electric
The New York City Department of Sanitation received the award for its GHG emissions reduction efforts, which include use of a Mack LR Electric refuse truck.
Power Systems
Trucking Industry Comes Together for Mass-Market Deployment of Hydrogen Trucks
Through H2Accelerate, the industry will work together to create the conditions necessary to bring hydrogen fueled trucks to market.
On-Highway
HDMA Announces David Giroux is Named President and COO
Giroux will join HDMA on January 4, 2021, and bring more than 25 years of experience.
Electrification
Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck
Both companies determined the combination of new technologies and design concepts required for the electric refuse truck would result higher costs and design time.
Operator Interface
Driver Display Activation Remote Programming Feature Now Standard on All Volvo Trucks
The new enhancement to Remote Programming now allows operators to directly activate over-the-air system updates within minutes at the next convenient time and location.
Engines
Schneider Achieves Fuel Efficiency Gains with New Detroit DD15 Gen 5 Engine
Through early tests, Schneider has noted significant improvements in both the efficiency and emissions reduction of its vehicles.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Down 1.2% in October 2020
ACEA reports the major EU markets posted mixed results in October, and that demand is down 22.2% year-to-date.
Tires & Wheels
Goodyear Fuel Max RSD Tire
The Fuel Max RSD tire features tread compounds which help resist tearing and improve miles to removal.