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On-Highway
Mack Trucks Introduces New Features to Improve Efficiency, Operator Comfort
Mack Trucks Inc.
A new Mack MP8HE engine helps improve fuel efficiency 3% while inclusion of Apple CarPlay and a new seat design enhance driver comfort.
The new version of the 13-L Mack MP8HE engine improves fuel efficiency by up to 3% compared to the current model.
Trends
Heavy Vehicle Electrification Uptake to be Slower as Design Challenges Remain
Pailton Engineering
While electrification is accelerating, challenges remain when implementing electric-powered systems for buses and commercial and military vehicles.
The unique duty cycles for heavy vehicles like commercial trucks presents challenges when implementing electric-powered systems.
Tires & Wheels
Goodyear Collaborating with TuSimple on Tire Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles
Goodyear
Goodyear and TuSimple will conduct wear studies designed to understand how autonomous trucks and tires can help better predict maintenance and understand tire longevity.
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Operator Cab
Design & Engineering Insights: New Cab Design for Volta Zero Electric Truck Improves Safety
Volta Trucks
Volta Trucks created a brand new cab design for its electric truck with enhanced ergonomics and visibility to improve comfort and safety for truck drivers.
Volta Trucks Screenshot
Engines
Volvo Trucks Makes Latest-Generation D13 Turbo Compound Engine Standard in VNL Models
Volvo Trucks North America
The D13TC engine is equipped with Dynamic Torque which enables the driver to operate the truck in a more fuel-efficient manner by adjusting to the exact load without impacting performance.
Volvo Trucks North America is offering select fuel economy packages to customers. Shown here, a Volvo VNL 760 with the Xceed fuel economy package.
Engines
Jacobs Vehicle Systems' HPD Engine Break Specified by Chinese Truck Maker
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
China National Heavy Duty Truck company's new Sinotruk Yellow River tractor unit integrates Jacobs’ HPD technology in its 11- and 13-liter engines.
Jacobs modular HPD system allows OEMs to select different versions of the technology depending on the application.
Trends
Freightliner Electric Trucks Surpass 500,000 Miles in Real-World Use
Daimler Truck North America LLC
The Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet includes 30 battery-electric trucks in operation by NFI and Penske Truck Leasing and its customers.
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On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Rose 13.3% in September 2020
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations were up in September, but down 24.5% nine months into 2020.
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Brake System
Meritor and DTNA Extend Supply Agreement for Air Disc Brakes
Meritor, Inc.
The EX+ LS Air Disc Brakes will be standard on all-wheel positions on Freightliner Cascadia through 2025 as part of the extended agreement.
Meritor Ex Ls Air Disc Brake
Power Systems
Cummins Collaborating with Navistar Class 8 Truck Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Cummins Inc.
The powertrain will be integrated into an International RH Series truck and uses two HyPM HD90 power modules.
Cummins exhibited a concept hydrogen fuel cell powered truck at its booth during the North American Commercial Vehicle show in 2019.
Tires & Wheels
Continental Ships First Truck Tires Since Initial Groundbreaking
Continental
In phase one, the plant will produce 750,000 truck and bus tires annually.
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Automated Systems
Daimler Trucks and Torc Partner with Luminar to Enable Automated Trucking
Daimler Truck North America LLC
Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group will work closely together with the experts at Luminar to enhance lidar sensing, perception, and system-level performance for trucks moving at highway speeds.
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