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Trends
Volta Trucks Expanding Range of Full-Electric Trucks
Volta Trucks
By 2025, the company plans to have four full-electric commercial vehicles available in various weight classes to meet the needs of the logistics industry.
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On-Highway
April NA Class 8 Truck Orders Remain Above 2020 Levels
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Class 8 truck orders were down from March, but still well above 2020 as fleets look to further add capacity.
Class 8 truck orders were up once again in April 2021 compared to the previous year.
Power Systems
Nikola Collaborating with IVECO and OGE to Accelerate Hydrogen Infrastructure
Nikola Corporation
The companies will work together to transport hydrogen via pipeline network from production sources to hydrogen fueling stations to support uptake of fuel-cell electric vehicles.
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Automated Systems
IVECO Partnering with Plus to Develop Autonomous Trucks
CNH Industrial
The companies will integrate Plus' autonomous driving technology into IVECO heavy-duty trucks, including those powered by LNG and biomethane.
The companies will integrate Plus' autonomous driving technology on an IVECO S-WAY truck.
Drivetrains
Hyliion Forms Innovation Council to Aid Electric Powertrain Development
The new Hypertruck Innovation Council includes fleet and technology leaders from the commercial vehicle industry who will provide Hyliion with insight on its electric powertrain system.
The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX (Electric Range Extender) combines a fully electric drivetrain and a natural gas-powered onboard generator for battery recharging.
On-Highway
Class 8 Orders Above 40,000 Units Again in March 2021
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Though Class 8 truck orders were down from the previous month, demand remains strong and above previous year levels.
Class 8 truck orders in North America were above 40,000 units once again in March 2021.
On-Highway
Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors Complete UD Trucks Transaction
Volvo Group Global
The completed transaction is the first step in a strategic alliance in which the two companies will form a technology partnership and explore cooperation opportunities.
Volvo Isuzu
Market Analysis
UK Engine and Commercial Vehicle Continue Decline in February
Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT)
New customs processes and prolonged lockdown measures across the globe negatively impacted engine and commercial vehicle production in the UK.
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Automated Systems
Volvo Partnering with Aurora to Develop Autonomous On-Highway Trucks
Volvo Group Global
The companies will integrate Aurora's autonomous driving technology into Volvo’s on-highway trucks and develop Transport as a Service solutions.
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On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations up 1.2% in February
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports the Central European countries drove much of the commercial vehicle demand in February 2021.
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Trends
Market Share for Alternatively Powered Vehicles Grows in Europe
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports alternatively powered vehicles held a market share of 3.5% in 2020.
Registrations of electric trucks like Daimler's FUSO eCanter increased in the EU in 2020.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Remain Strong in February
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Preliminary orders in February 2021 were up from January and the previous year as demand from fleets continues to accelerate.
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