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Market Analysis
Trucking Conditions Index Remains at Low Level
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's June Trucking Conditions Index hit a reading of 2.92 due to slow freight and a lull in new regulations; it is forecast to rise next year.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Scania Livestreaming Launch of New Generation Trucks
Scania AB
Scania will stream live the launch of its new generation of trucks on August 23.
Electronics
Daimler Presents Mercedes-Benz Fully Electric Truck for Heavy Distribution Operations
Daimler AG
The fully electric Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck features an electrically driven rear axle and lithium-ion battery pack for emissions-free operation.
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Batteries, Capacitors
Buses and Trucks Become More Different
IDTechEx
A brief look at research carried out this year for the upcoming IDTechEx Research report, “Industrial and Commercial Electric Vehicles 2016-2026.”
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Market Analysis
July Class 8 Truck Orders 19% Below Previous Month
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR preliminary Class 8 orders for July were 56% lower than a year ago and 19% below June 2016 due to significant order cancellations; orders are expected to rise slightly in August.
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Engines
SuperTruck Returns
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The DOE has announced the next iteration of its SuperTruck program with the aim of increasing Class 8 long-haul truck efficiency more than 100%.
Testing of Daimler Trucks' final SuperTruck design showed an overall freight efficiency improvement of 115%.
Engines
Natural Gas Meets Diesel Performance
A balanced combustion process, improved fluid dynamics and increased displacement bring a natural gas engine’s performance up to that of its diesel equivalent.
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Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
Bosch Exhibiting Technologies for Connected, Automated and Electrified Vehicles at IAA 2016
Bosch
Bosch will display several technologies for vehicle connectivity, automation and electrification including sensors, a connectivity control unit and new camera systems.
The Mirror Cam System replaces the two side-view mirrors, reducing wind resistance and therefore cutting fuel consumption. The video sensors can be integrated into the driver’s cab, which is also where the monitors that display the video images are located.
Engines
MAN Improves Profit in First Half of 2016
MAN Truck & Bus AG
MAN Group's operating profit increased 3.7% during the first half of 2016, aided primarily by improved sales in the MAN Truck & Bus business unit.
Market Analysis
Commercial Vehicle Demand in Europe Increases for 18th Consecutive Month
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
Demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe increased 13.3% in June, with growth sustained in all major markets including Italy, Spain, Germany, France and the UK.
Engines
Research Finds Clean Diesel Technologies Reduced 29 Million Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide
Diesel Technology Forum
New research from The Martec Group finds the clean diesel heavy-duty engines introduced between 2007 and 2015 have eliminated 29 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of removing 6 million cars from roadways.
Automated Systems
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot to Demonstrate Autonomous Bus Capabilities
Daimler AG
CityPilot on the Mercedes-Benz Future Bus enables semi-autonomous operation, as well as obstacle detection and communication with traffic lights to ensure safe driving through intersections.
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