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Electronics
UQM Ships Initial Order for Electric Drive Systems to ITL Efficiency Corp.
UQM Technologies Inc.
UQM has made the initial shipment of its PowerPhase Pro 135 electric drive systems to ITL for testing and certification in the OEM's shuttle buses.
Market Analysis
Volvo Trucks Achieves Record Sales and Market Share in North America During 2015
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks reports it had a record year in 2015, both in sales and market share due in part to positive customer response to its fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrain technologies.
Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
ASA Electronics Receives Patent for Auto-Pairing Wireless Camera System
ASA Electronics
ASA's Auto-Pairing Wireless Camera System enables the pairing of tractors and trailers equipped with Voyager wireless monitors and cameras for improved fleet safety.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Volvo Spotlighting VHD Models at World of Concrete 2016
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo will be showing its VHD 200 8x4 Axle Forward Bridge Formula Mixer and VHD 200 6x4 Axle Back models during World of Concrete 2016.
Two Volvo VHD 200 concrete mixer models will be on display at World of Concrete 2016.
Home
The Highway Bill Arrives
After nearly a decade's worth of short-term extensions, a long-term highway bill is passed.
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Hardware
Lightweight Materials for Heavy Trucks
Continual motivations to reduce overall vehicle weight in on-highway vehicle applications lead to more haulage capability as well as aesthetic and performance benefits.
Alcoa and Metalsa demonstrated an aluminum-intensive frame assembly at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show that incorporates rails along with suspension mounts and cross members.
Market Analysis
Class 5-8 Truck Orders 4% Higher in 2015
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
Orders for Class 5-8 trucks ended on a positive note in 2015 with a 4% increase over 2014.
Drivetrains
Motiv Collaborating on Development of All-Electric School Bus
Motiv Power Systems
Motiv Power Systems is collaborating with Creative Bus Sales to develop a zero-emission, all-electric school bus with a range of up to 85 miles and a 50% charge within 2 hours.
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Market Analysis
FTR Shippers Conditions Index for November Remains Neutral
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index for November remained in neutral territory, but is expected to decline in the later part of 2016 as capacity tightens for shippers.
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Brake System
Meritor Extends 'Shoes for Soldiers' Veterans Assistance Program
Meritor, Inc.
Meritor is extending its 'Shoes for Soliders' program for another year, donating up to $70,000 to help wounded, injured or ill veterans.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Volvo Group Announces Changes to Executive Board and Truck Organization
Volvo Group Global
The Volvo Group is restructuring its truck organization to be brand-based with clearer commercial accountability for each of the four brand units.
Engines
Scania Releases Year-End 2015 Financial Report
Scania AB
For 2015, Scania reports net sales rose 3% to a record high due in part to higher vehicle volume in Europe and positive currency rate effects.
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