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Trends
Zero-Emission Kenworth T680 Equipped with Hydrogen Fuel Cell on Display at Consumer Electronics Show
Kenworth Truck Company
The Kenworth T680 day cab’s fuel cell combines compressed hydrogen gas and air to produce electricity with only water vapor emitted at the tailpipe.
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Engines
Cummins Announces Availability of X12 Powered MCI Coaches in 2019
Cummins Inc.
Cummins' X12 will be available on the J4500, D-Series, Commuter Coach and Inmate Specialty Coaches.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders for December Remaining Strong at 37,200 Units
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR reports December Class 8 orders surpassed 30,000 for third consecutive month in December; order activity was 15% higher than November and up 77% from a year ago.
Ftr December2017 Class8 Orders
On-Highway
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Orders Close Year Three-Month High in December
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
ACT Research reports preliminary Class 5-8 order data shows December volume increased 11% compared to November, and was up 35% compared to December 2016.
Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
Kenworth Adds Bendix Wingman Fusion as Option for T270 and T370 Models
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Bendix's Wingman Fusion driver assistance system is now a factory-installed option on Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty trucks.
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On-Highway
Daimler Trucks Reports Higher Unit Sales in 2017
Daimler AG
Daimler Trucks saw a 12% increase in deliveries during the first 11 months of 2017, and anticipates full-year sales will be above 2016.
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On-Highway
FTR Shippers Conditions Index Continues Downward Trend
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index fell in October due to a strong economy and impending ELD mandate creating tightness in the truck market and rising rates.
Ftr October Shippers Conditions Index
On-Highway
European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Increase 2.5% in November
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports commercial vehicle registrations were up 3.9% over the past 11 months, with demand mostly sustained by the light commercial vehicle and heavy truck segments.
Acea November2017 Commercial Vehicle Registrations
On-Highway
Strong November Class 8 Orders Boost Backlogs
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
ACT Research reports strong North American Class 8 orders in November helped lift backlogs to 115,200 units and generate more work for the industry.
Trends
WABCO Invests $10 Million to Acquire 1% Equity Stake in Nikola Motor Company
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS)
WABCO and Nikola have also signed an agreement to accelerate the development of safety technologies specifically designed for electric commercial vehicles.
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On-Highway
Navistar Reports 2017 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results
Navistar International Corp.
Navistar fourth quarter revenues increased 26%, driven by a 31% increase in core business markets; 2018 is expected to be one of the strongest industry years.
Electronics
Prestolite Electric Awarded Standard Position on Navistar Vehicles
Prestolite Electric Incorporated
Prestolite’s Leece-Neville IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme heavy-duty alternators will be standard position on International HX Series severe-duty trucks and IC Bus CE Series school buses.
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