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Scania and Nobina to Test Full-Length Autonomous Buses in Sweden
Scania AB
The companies will collaborate on trials of autonomous buses on regular routes in the Stockholm area.
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First Electric Volvo Trucks Delivered to Customers
Volvo Group Global
The first electric trucks Volvo has delivered are a refuse truck and a distribution truck.
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Truck Makers React to Final EU Carbon Dioxide Standards
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA is most particularly concerned about the highly ambitious reduction targets which have now been set for trucks: -15% by 2025 and -30% by 2030.
On-Highway
ACT Research Suggests Caution for U.S. Economy, Commercial Vehicle Industry
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
"We remain cautious regarding indicators like a flat yield curve, quantitative tightening, potential fallout from tariffs and trade wars, as well as the global economic slowdown," says ACT’s President and Senior Analyst.
Safety
Blue Bird Makes Bendix Full-Stability Technology Standard
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
The Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system is now standard equipment on all of Blue Bird's air-braked buses.
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On-Highway
December FTR Trucking Conditions Index Spikes to Double-Digit Positive Reading
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The improved reading is a result of strong month-over-month, growth in volumes along with a favorable fuel environment, but will likely move toward more neutral readings as the year progresses.
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Operator Comfort
Volvo Trucks Offering Versatile Workstation for VNL Models
Volvo Trucks North America
Available on the VNL 740, 760 and VNX 740 models, the new cab is designed to improve driver productivity, comfort and overall convenience.
Fuels & Fluids
Class 8 Natural Gas Truck Retail Sales Down 23% YTD in November
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
U.S. and Canadian Natural Gas Class 8 truck retail sales declined compared to 2017, likely due in part to the narrow fuel price spread between diesel and natural gas.
Trends
Electric Powertrain Design Takes Teamwork
Collaboration between two manufacturers enables development of a fully integrated electric powertrain system for heavy-duty applications.
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On-Highway
Solaris Electric Buses are Prepared for Difficult Winter Conditions
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o. o.
The Solaris buses are equipped with a special package for arctic environments which involves a range of additional equipment and thermal insulation specially designed for these conditions.
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Fuel Tanks & Systems
Agility Fuel Solutions Extends Long-Term Agreement with New Flyer
Agility Fuel Solutions (formerly Agility Fuel Systems)
Agility will supply compressed natural gas cylinders for use in New Flyer's transit buses.
On-Highway
FTR Reports January North American Class 8 Orders Drop 26%
FTR Transportation Intelligence
A lower Class 8 order number was expected due to the majority of fleets already having all their orders in for 2019 and not needing to place any more orders for a while.
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