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Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
MAN introducing next generation EBA braking system utilizing radar and camera technology
MAN Truck & Bus AG
MAN is introducing its next generation EBA emergency braking system which combines information from a radar sensor at the front of the vehicle with a windscreen-mounted camera to provide more accurate data on road conditions.
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Market Analysis
FTR reports preliminary Class 8 orders for August at lowest level in two years
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's preliminary data shows August Class 8 truck orders hit their lowest level since September 2013; orders are expected to level out and rise again in October.
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Drivetrains
Freightliner begins production on new options for Cascadia truck models
Freightliner Trucks
Freightliner has begun production on its Bose Ride system II seat suspension and SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System from Bendix for its Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution truck models.
Market Analysis
Keynote speakers to address industry's hottest topics at FTR Transportation Conference
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Keynote speakers have been announced for the FTR Transportation Conference, and will cover a range of industry topics including greenhouse gas regulations' effects on truck production.
Brake System
Two Bendix solenoid valves surpass one million unit production milestone
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Bendix's SMS-9700 Accessory Solenoid Valve and FCS-9700 Fan Clutch Solenoid Valve have surpassed the one million unit production milestone.
SMS-9700 Accessory Solenoid Valve
Engines
International Trucks offering over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules
Navistar International Corp.
Beginning with model year 2017 International Trucks, Navistar will offer over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules for trucks powered by its N9, N10 and N13 engines.
Trends
CARB celebrates awarding of 2,000th Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
The California Air Resources Board and other industry members recently celebrated the 2,000th Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher which was awarded to Redwood Products of Chino, CA.
Trends
Energy Dept. funding projects aimed at advancing efficient transportation technologies
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The Energy Dept. has announced $10 million in funding to eight projects aimed at developing solutions for efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicle technologies.
Market Analysis
FTR Shippers Conditions Index reaches reading of -2.0 in June
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index for June reached -2.0, indicating soft market conditions.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Renault Trucks EDIT project aims to reduce distribution vehicle fuel consumption by 13%
Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks and six partners have launched the EDIT project, which aims to reduce distribution vehicles’ fuel consumption by 13% compared with a current production vehicle.
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Engines
Fuel efficient truck: An anachronism no more
From-the-ground-up development of a new Class 8 truck design aims to bring new levels of fuel efficiency to the transportation industry.
During coast-to-coast testing, the 2012 BulletTruck averaged 13.4 mpg.
Market Analysis
Volvo truck deliveries reached 15,586 vehicles in July
Volvo Group Global
Volvo Group's truck deliveries in July rose 27% in Asia and 5% in Europe, and increased 1% in North America.
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