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Market Analysis
UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Down in 2020
Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT)
SMMT reports UK commercial vehicle demand fell 15.5% in 2020 while engine production declined 27%, mostly due to impacts from the coronavirus.
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Drivetrains
Meritor to Begin Production of Electric Powertrains, Forms New OEM Partnerships
Meritor, Inc.
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.
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Automated Systems
New Flyer Unveils Autonomous Transit Bus
NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.
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.
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Trends
Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle
Volvo Group Global
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.
Volvo's first electric compact equipment, the ECR25 and L25.
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.
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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.
The Kenworth T680 is powered by a Toyota fuel cell powertrain.
On-Highway
Class 8 Orders End 2020 on a High Note
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Preliminary Class 8 net orders improved once again in December 2020 compared to the previous year.
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Axles
Scania Introduces Disengageable Tandem Axle
Scania AB
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.
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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.
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Trends
Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. Fitted with Solar Panels
Renault Trucks
Solar panels have been fitted onto the body of the electric truck to power its refrigeration unit.
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Market Analysis
UK Commercial Vehicle and Engine Production Decline in November 2020
Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT)
SMMT reports commercial vehicle production declined 1.9% while engine production dropped 8.2%.
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Trends
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.
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