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Drivetrains
MAN Develops TGS 8x2-6 Type Vehicle with Triple-Axle Configuration for Disposal Applications
MAN Truck & Bus AG
MAN's triple-axle configuration provides increased payload to the chassis for improved maneuverability and reduced tire wear compared to the traditional 6x2 axle configuration.
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Engines
Navistar Reports Second Quarter 2016 Revenue down 18%
Navistar International Corp.
Navistar revenue decreased 18% in the second quarter due to softer market conditions in the trucking industry, as well as lower engine volumes in Brazil.
Engines
McNeilus and Agility Fuel Systems Form Strategic Alliance to Supply Natural Gas Solutions
Oshkosh Corporation
McNeilus and Agility Fuel Systems announced at WasteExpo they will work together to provide a comprehensive natural gas solution for North American fleets.
Engines
Mack Trucks Highlighting 2017 Powertrain at WasteExpo 2016
Mack Trucks Inc.
Mack Trucks will display its new MP Series engines featuring a common-rail fuel injection system and patented wave piston, as well as vehicles designed for refuse and recycling applications.
The Mack LR model will be one of many vehicles on display at WastExpo 2016.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Volvo Trucks Highlighting Refuse-Focused Vehicles at WasteExpo
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo will display three truck models, the VNM, VHD and VNL, designed specifically for the refuse industry.
Trends
New Flyer Receives Order for 485 Clean Diesel and Diesel Electric Hybrid Buses
NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.
The Connecticut Dept. of Transportation has placed an order for up to 485 of New Flyer's heavy-duty 35- and 40-ft. Excelsior clean diesel and diesel electric hybrid buses.
Trends
U.S. and China Create Race to Zero Emissions Challenge
CALSTART
The Race to Zero Emissions will be a competition between cities in the two countries to see which will deploy a higher percentage of emissions-free buses by 2025.
Market Analysis
FTR Reports Preliminary May Class 8 Orders Stabilized Near April Low Level
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Preliminary data from FTR shows May Class 8 truck orders were up slightly from April; order activity is expected to slow entering the summer months.
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Engines
Scania Reports 3% Sales Increase for First Quarter 2016
Scania AB
Scania achieved its highest level of order bookings for trucks in Europe since the first quarter of 2007, with the strongest orders coming from eastern and southern Europe.
Drivetrains
Electrification Enables a Re-Evaluation of the Class 8 Truck Design
Replacing the traditional diesel engine and transmission with an electric powertrain enabled one manufacturer to develop a more aerodynamic and fuel efficient Class 8 truck.
Similar in design to a bullet train, the shape of the cab is designed to cut through the wind and reduce aerodynamic drag by 5% or more.
Cab System
Peterbilt Introduces New Refuse Truck
Peterbilt Motors Company
Peterbilt's new Model 520 refuse truck includes a dual-seated/dual-drive configuration for operation from the right- or left-hand side of the cab, and the choice of using natural gas or diesel.
Dual-seat/dual-drive configuration within the Model 520 cab.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Mack Customizes Truck to Honor Fallen Military Heroes
Mack Trucks Inc.
Mack Trucks customized a Pinnacle Axle Forward model to honor military personnel from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces for the Ride for Freedom rally.
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