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Volvo electric hybrid bus goes into service for first time in Germany
Volvo Group Global
Volvo's new electric hybrid bus has been placed into scheduled service for the first time in Hamburg, Germany
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Market Analysis
Volvo Group truck deliveries in November decreased 10%
Volvo Group Global
In November Volvo Group's truck deliveries totaled 18,224 vehicles, a 10% decline from the same period last year.
Trends
Three Volvo Group facilities earn top positions in Superior Energy Performance Program
Volvo Group Global
Three of Volvo Group's U.S. production facilities have earned the top three positions in the DOE's Superior Energy Performance program for achieving high energy performance improvements.
Engines
Michigan Tech and REL Inc. receive grant to develop a conformable CNG tank for trucks
REL Inc.
Michigan Tech and REL have been awarded a grant by the Southwestern Energy Co. to design, fabricate and test a conformable CNG tank for use in light-duty trucks.
Market Analysis
FTR Shippers Conditions Index for October reflects modest easing of capacity constraints
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index for October reached a reading of -5.5, indicating a modest, temporary improvement in capacity conditions but expects them to deteriorate over the next several months.
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Engines
Navistar reports net loss for fourth quarter of 2014
Navistar International Corp.
Though Navistar recorded a net loss for the fourth quarter 2014, the company's entire fiscal year indicates progress on improving business operations.
Engines
Navistar closing Indianapolis foundry to improve business costs
Navistar International Corp.
Navistar is closing its Indianapolis foundry, and will instead source engine components from its suppliers to help improve its business expenses.
Engineering & Manufacturing
KAMAG industrial lift transporter protects its cargo from the elements
TII Group - Transporter Industry International GmbH
The specially designed KAMAG Industrial Lift Transporter 3800 carries cargo under the vehicle to keep it protected from the weather when moving across a manufacturer's premises.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Scania introducing watch that communicates with trucks
Scania AB
Scania Watch is a wearable watch that collects information about a truck such as fuel consumption, driving efficiency and average speed.
Scania Truck Watch
Market Analysis
FTR Trucking Conditions Index shows continued tight capacity for industry
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The October reading for FTR's Trucking Conditions Index dipped slightly from September, but still indicates tight capacity for the market.
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Market Analysis
FTR predicts suspension of 34-hour restart will increase productivity 2% for trucking industry
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR believes the suspension of the 34-hour restart regulation for the trucking industry will improve productivity by 2%.
Drivetrains
Odyne delivers first bucket truck in California equipped with plug-in hybrid system
Odyne Systems, LLC
The Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power has received the first bucket truck in California equipped with an Odyne plug-in hybrid system.
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