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Engineering & Manufacturing
Scania Unveiling New Generation of Trucks
Scania AB
Scania is set to unveil its new generation of trucks which encompass the company's largest ever investment in new products and services.
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Electronics
ZF Introduces Electric Drive Concepts for Inner City Transport Applications
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
The ZF AVE 130 electric portal axle and new central drive enable electric operation, helping city buses and commercial vehicles reduce emissions.
ZF's central drive is an add-on available for all-electric drives in city buses and delivery trucks.
Drivetrains
ZF EcoLife Transmission Includes Engine Start/Stop Function for Fuel Savings
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF's EcoLife transmission includes a start/stop function which enables city buses to reduce fuel use 5-10%.
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Market Analysis
Preliminary June Class 8 Orders 8% Below Previous Month
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's preliminary Class 8 orders for June was the lowest monthly total since July 2012; orders are expected to remain low through the summer months.
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Transmissions
ZF Powerline Automatic Transmission
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF's Powerline eight-speed automatic transmission is designed to provide more comfortable and efficient shifting.
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Drivetrains
Global Sales of Alternative Energy MHDV to Grow to 820,000 Vehicles by 2026
Navigant Research has released a new report indicating global sales of commercial alternative powertrain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will grow to more than 820,000 by 2026.
Drivetrains
ZF Introduces Safety Technologies for Commercial Vehicles
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF has developed and is demonstrating several safety technologies for commercial vehicles in the latest version of its Innovation Truck as part of its initiative for accident-free traffic.
The Highway Driving Assist (HDA) feature in the ZF Innovation Truck 2016 intervenes automatically to make a steering correction as soon as there is a risk of unintentionally leaving the lane – and, if desired, it independently follows the vehicle in front, always at a safe distance.
Electronics
Proterra Makes Overhead Fast-Charging Technology Open to Transit Industry
Proterra Inc.
Proterra is making its overhead on-route fast-charging technology available on a royalty-free basis to help advance standardization across the industry and expand infrastructure for electric buses.
Market Analysis
April Shippers Conditions Index Reflects Improved Market Conditions for Shippers
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index for April increased 0.4 points; however, conditions for shippers are expected to reverse in 2017 as fuel prices rise and regulatory drag tightens capacity.
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Engines
Volvo Trucks D13 Engine with Turbo Compounding Option Provides Increased Power and Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America
The furbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine increases fuel efficiency 6.5% by converting wasted heat energy into useable mechanical energy which in turn can provide up to 100 extra lbs.-ft. of torque.
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Drivetrains
U.S. Dept. of Energy: SuperTruck Success - Progress on Fuel Efficiency and Market Adoption
Industry teams who participated in the DOE's SuperTruck program have successfully met or are on track to exceed the program goal, and leverage technologies that hold significant potential for market success.
Automated Systems
ZF, WABCO Introduce Evasive Maneuver Assist Safety Technology
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA), developed by ZF and WABCO, automatically steers tractor-trailers around hazardous areas safely and helps to prevent rear-end collisions.
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