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February Shippers Conditions Index Reflects Moderate Market Conditions
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's February Shippers Conditions Index reached a reading of -2.8, indicating moderate market conditions; a tightening market is anticipated late in the year as freight demand increases with economic growth.
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On-Highway
Proterra Begins First Autonomous Bus Program in the United States
Proterra Inc.
Proterra is working with the University of Nevada, Reno and other partners to test an autonomous transit bus dealing with real road conditions.
Proterra will test the autonomous capabilities of a transit bus, such as the one pictured, in real world public transport conditions.
Power Systems
Ricardo Collaborating with Toyota on Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck Project
Ricardo plc
Ricardo provided Toyota with various engineering support including systems integration and packaging for the fuel cells, power electronics and hydrogen tanks.
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Engines
Kenworth Showcasing T880S Mixer with Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero Engine
Kenworth Truck Company
During ACT Expo 2017, Kenworth will exhibit its new T880S mixer with the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero emissions engine developed in partnership with CalPortland and McNeilus.
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On-Highway
Brexit Should not Undermine Automotive Competitiveness, Warns Manufacturers and Suppliers
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
European vehicle manufacturers and suppliers recently voiced their concerns on the potential impact of Brexit on their industry and the economy as a whole.
On-Highway
FTR Schedules State of Freight Webinar Regarding Transport Impacts from Trump Administration
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's next State of Freight webinar will examine what is on the horizon for the U.S. economy and what, if any, influence President Trump will have on it.
On-Highway
TNT: Tesla, Toyota to Develop Clean CVs
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA)
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Trends
Driving a More Sustainable Transport Industry
Tesla and Toyota have now joined the ranks of OEMs developing electric and other alternative energy heavy-duty trucks.
The Nikola One uses electric motors, battery pack and hydrogen fuel cell to achieve a range of over 1,000 miles between charges.
On-Highway
Navistar Names Phil Christman President Of Operations
Navistar International Corp.
Navistar has promoted Phil Christman to President, Operations where he will be responsible for procurement, product development, and more.
On-Highway
March Medium and Heavy Truck Sales Decrease 5%
Medium and heavy truck sales in March decreased 5% compared to the previous year, but were 21% higher than February 2017 sales.
On-Highway
Toyota Testing Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA)
Toyota's "Project Portal" will operate a zero-emission truck concept at the Port of Los Angeles to test the feasibility of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty applications.
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Smart Systems
WABCO Forms Joint Venture for Truck and Trailer Fleet Management Systems in China
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS)
WABCO has formed a joint venture in China with G7 to develop and sell advanced fleet management systems for trucks and trailers.
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