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Scania Adds Air Deflector Adjustment Switch to Aid Fuel Efficiency

Scania has recently introduced an instrument panel switch for adjusting deflector height which can help save 1% of fuel costs.

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ACEA Elects New Chairman of Commercial Vehicle Board for 2019

European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)

Pierre Lahutte has been elected chairman, and says the association will continue to focus its efforts on working with the European Commission on a new carbon dioxide regulation.

New Flyer Launches Infrastructure Solutions Business to Provide Charging and Mobility Solutions

NFI Group Inc., formerly New Flyer Industries Inc.

New Flyer now offers the complete scope of infrastructure solutions from conception through commissioning for small to large fleets from the grid to the bus.

PlusAI Debuts Self-Driving Commercial Truck Solution at CES

The company did a live demonstration of a Level 4 autonomous truck, which is capable of automatically navigating major routes from hub to hub.

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Michelin to Provide Long-Haul Drive-Tire for New Freightliner Cascadia

Michelin North America

The MICHELIN X Line EnergyTM D+ tire will help contribute to the new Cascadia's 5% fuel-efficiency improvement over the 2017 model.

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Kenworth and Toyota Collaborate to Develop Zero-Emission Trucks

Kenworth Truck Company

The companies will develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains and will generate zero emissions, other than water vapor.

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PACCAR Displays Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks at CES 2019

The company is exhibiting three zero-emission which include a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV, battery-electric Peterbilt Model 220EV, and a hydrogen fuel cell electric Kenworth T680.

Peterbilt Unveils Model 220EV at CES 2019

Peterbilt Motors Company

The zero emission 220EV is powered by two TransPower battery packs with a total of 148 kWh and a Meritor Blue Horizon two speed drive eAxle.

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Daimler Trucks Invests Half a Billion Euros in Highly Automated Trucks

This investment in the coming years will create more than 200 new jobs in Daimler's global push to bring highly automated trucks (SAE level 4) to the road within a decade.

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DTNA Introduces First SAE Level 2 Automated Truck in North America with Freightliner New Cascadia

Daimler Truck North America LLC

Level 2 automation means the truck is capable of both lateral (steering) and longitudinal (acceleration/deceleration) control.

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NA Class 8 Orders Totaled 490,100 Units in 2018

Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research

ACT Research says orders far outstripped the previous annual order tally set in 2004 at 390,000 units, with orders averaging 40,800 units/month in 2018.

FTR Reports North American Class 8 Orders Fell Again in December

FTR Transportation Intelligence

Orders fell to 21,000 units in December, and order totals are expected to be low over the next several months as few build slots remain for 2019.

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