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MEMA Calls on Congress to Pass USMCA
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)
Bill Long, President and CEO, MEMA, and President and COO, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association AASA, have released a statement regarding the USMCA.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Again Below 20,000 in April
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR reports orders were 52% below April 2018 as fleets continue to search for open build slots in the 2019 production schedule.
Ftr April19 Class8 Orders
Trends
New Carbon Dioxide Regulations for Europe
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
Standards for further reducing heavy-duty truck emissions will bring new challenges for commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Fuel consumption in long haul operations could be cut by almost a third, which was demonstrated by Volvo Trucks' 2017 concept vehicle.
Agriculture
AGCO Reports First Quarter Results
AGCO Corporation
Net sales in the first quarter of 2019 increased approximately 6.5% compared to the first quarter of 2018.
Trends
Agility Launches CNG Tractor and Trailer-Mounted CNG System for UK Market
Agility Fuel Solutions (formerly Agility Fuel Systems)
The 6×2 CNG tractor has a total CNG fuel capacity of 168 kg at 250 bar, and the trailer-mounted CNG fuel storage system can add up to 700 additional miles of driving range.
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Mining
Liebherr Presents Electric-Powered Mining Equipment at bauma 2019
Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
The R 9200 E and the T 236 feature electric drive systems to help improve efficiency.
R 9200 E
Construction
Infrastructure Construction to Drive Poland’s Construction Industry
GlobalData says the total output is set to reach US$148.6 billion in 2023.
Construction Px
Lighting
New HELLA Lighting Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Industry
Hella Inc.
The LED warning light RokLUME S700 Red with VISIOTECH projection technology provides clear identification of danger zones.
RokLUME 280 ZEROGLARE
Industry News
AEM Announces Winners of Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
The companies have been recognized for exemplary participation in AEM equipment-specific data reporting programs.
On-Highway
Class 8 Natural Gas Truck Retail Sales Up 44% Month Over Month
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research
ACT Research reports sales of natural gas-powered vehicles picked up in February, both month over month and year over year.
The Volvo VNL 300 is available with a Cummins near zero natural gas engine.
Industry News
AEM Calls for Bipartisanship to Fix and Modernize U.S. Infrastructure
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
AEM supports Republican and Democratic leaders providing a long-term and sustainable funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund.
On-Highway
FTR Announces Agenda for 15th Annual Transportation Conference
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Attendees will receive in-depth information from industry leaders on all the surface freight transport modes.
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