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Registration Open for The Work Truck Show 2017
NTEA - The Association for the Work Truck Industry
Registration has opened for the 2017 edition of The Work Truck Show and co-located Green Truck Summit; new educational sessions this year include how to comply with the new FMVSS rearview camera requirements and the impact of Phase 2 GHG standards.
Electronics
Global Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Bus Market to Grow Over 180,000 by 2026
A new report from Navigant Research indicates the global electric drive bus market will grow to 181,055 by 2026 as battery and other electronic components come down in price due to their use in automotive applications.
Telematics
Volvo Trucks Enters Agreement with Geotab for Connected Vehicle Services
Volvo Trucks North America
Through the new partnership, Volvo customers not currently equipped with its Remote Diagnostics technology will have connectivity options through Geotab.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Vactor HXX ParaDIGm Vacuum Excavator Truck Finalist for 2016 Chicago Innovation Awards
Vactor Manufacturing, a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp.
Vactor Manufacturing's HXX ParaDIGm vacuum excavator truck has been named as a Top 100 Finalist for the innovation awards, which recognizes the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region.
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Market Analysis
September Preliminary Class 8 Orders Hold Firm in Weak Market
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR reports preliminary Class 8 orders were in line with expectations, and down just 2% compared to August 2016.
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Engines
Production Begins of Cummins X15 Series Engines at Jamestown Plant
Cummins Inc.
Cummins has begun production of its 2017 X15 Series engines featuring a 400-605 hp rating and 20% better fuel economy.
Engines
Volvo Trucks to Develop High-Efficiency Vehicle as Part of SuperTruck II Program
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks will use alternative engine designs and an integrated system approach for its demonstration vehicle for the SuperTruck II program.
Drivetrains
SAF-HOLLAND Named Standard Position Fifth Wheel Supplier on Navistar International Trucks
SAF-Holland USA Inc.
SAF-HOLLAND's FW17 has also been named as the standard fifth wheel on Navistar's new International LT Series truck.
Market Analysis
FTR Schedules State of Freight Webinar: 2017 Economic Outlook
FTR Transportation Intelligence
During this webinar FTR will provide its forecast for the coming year and examine the factors which could have an affect, such as China and the EU.
Engines
Navistar SuperTruck Achieves 104% Freight Efficiency Improvement
Navistar International Corp.
Navistar's SuperTruck demonstration vehicle improved upon freight efficiency through the use of a hybrid front suspension and lightweight rear suspension, and aerodynamic improvements that reduce the trailer's drag over 30%.
Electronics
New Alliance to Promote Deployment of Connected and Automated Driving in Europe
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
The European Automotive-Telecom Alliance was formed by associations such as ACEA, as well as car and truck manufacturers and suppliers including Volvo Group, Bosch, Scania and Continental.
Drivetrains
FPT Introduces High-Efficiency Axles at IAA 2016
FPT Industrial
FPT has introduced the NDA rear axle featuring 12 different gear ratios to cover various application needs, as well as the On-Road rear axle with a gear ratio optimized for downspeeding.
NDA axle
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