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On-Highway
North American Class 8 Truck Orders Rebound in June
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Fleet confidence appears to be improving along with the economy, helping drive an increase in Class 8 orders in June 2020.
Class 8 truck orders increased in June 2020 compared to the previous month.
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Manufacturing
Navistar Breaks Ground on San Antonio Manufacturing Facility
Navistar International Corp.
The new 900,000-sq.-ft. plant will have the capacity to produce Class 6-8 vehicles and is anticipated to begin vehicle production in 2022.
A rendering of the new Navistar manufacturing facility in San Antonio.
Smart Systems
10 Facts About Predictive Cruise Control in Trucks
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Trucks predictive cruise control technology combines 3D maps and GPS data to improve truck driving efficiency.
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On-Highway
Navistar Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
Navistar International Corp.
Persio V. Lisboa has been named President and CEO; current CEO Troy A. Clarke will become Executive Chairman.
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Power Systems
Hyliion Launches Fully Electric Powertrain
Hyliion Inc.
Hyliion's Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX) combines a fully electric drivetrain and natural gas-powered onboard generator to recharge the battery.
The Hypertruck ERX will provide more than 1,000 miles of range.
Fuel Tanks & Systems
Cummins Forms Joint Venture with NPROXX for Hydrogen Storage Tanks
Cummins Inc.
The 50/50 joint venture will provide customers with hydrogen and CNG storage products for both on-highway and rail applications.
Cummins' hydrogen fuel cell concept truck.
Telematics
Volvo and Mack Expand Geotab Factory-Fit Telematics Solutions
Geotab
The expandable, cloud-based platform is available on 2015 and newer truck models and provides fleet diagnostics, compliance and support information.
Geotab Connected by Mack is a new integrated, expandable open telematics platform offering fleet management, Electronic Logging Device and driver compliance solutions.
Automated Systems
New Flyer Testing Automated Transit Bus in Connecticut
NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.
New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus will be equipped to demonstrate SAEJ3016 Level 4 technology with an on-board safety attendant.
The Xcelsior CHARGE battery electric bus will be adapted to include technology enabling autonomous operation.
On-Highway
ACT Research Says May CV Data Showing COVID Pandemic’s Mark
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
Tepid order activity in May for the commercial vehicle market follows in line with the slow reopening of the U.S. economy, says ACT Research.
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Power Systems
Volvo Trucks Deploys First Pilot All-Electric VNR Truck
Volvo Trucks North America
The all-electric Volvo VNR model, which will be used by TEC Equipment for local parts distribution, is the first pilot truck to deploy as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.
First Pilot Volvo Vnr Electric Deployed For Parts Distribution At Tec Fontana Dealership
Manufacturing
DTNA Resumes Manufacturing Operations, Sees Increase in Freight Activity
Daimler Truck North America LLC
Daimler Trucks has observed weekly mileage of its telematics-connected trucks increasing and projects a return to pre-crisis levels by the end of June.
All of Daimler Trucks North America's manufacturing operations have now reopened.
Market Analysis
NA Class 8 Truck Orders Increase in May Compared to Previous Month
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Class 8 truck orders in May increased around 60% compared to April 2020, but were down 37% from May 2019.
Class 8 truck orders increased in May 2020 compared to the previous month.
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