Industry News: Page 180

AEM Hails Farm Bill Passage

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

"We applaud Congress on its bipartisan effort to pass this much-needed legislation and look forward to President Trump signing the 2018 Farm Bill into law," says AEM Chair John Lagemann.

Detroit Connect Analytics Extended to Additional Truck Models

Daimler Truck North America LLC

Detroit Connect Analytics automatically translates critical fuel consumption and safety data into interactive and easy-to-understand reports that provide actionable insights for increased vehicle and fleet performance.

Automated Systems

RCT’s Smart Technology Selected for use in Coal Operations in Canada

The ControlMaster Teleremote solutions were installed on a CAT D11T dozer and a CAT 390D hydraulic excavator being utilized in steel-making coal operations.

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Sustainable Technology Integration: Exploring Alternative Energy Solutions

The Green Truck Association

This review highlights some of the key considerations when evaluating alternative energy/advanced technology solutions and their integration into commercial vehicles.

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Volvo VNR Electric

Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo will begin demonstrating an all-electric version of its VNR model in 2019.

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Volvo Trucks to Demonstrate Volvo VNR Electric Models in 2019 and Commercialize in 2020

Volvo Trucks North America

All-electric Volvo VNR regional-haul demonstrators will be introduced in California next year, operating in distribution, regional-haul and drayage operations, and sales of the VNR Electric in North America will begin in 2020.

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Volvo Announces Management Changes

Volvo Group Global

Roger Alm has been named President Volvo Trucks upon the retirement of Claes Nilsson, and Diana Niu has been appointed Executive Vice President Group Human Resources for Volvo Group.

Vehicle Body & Structure

New Aerodynamic Roof Fairing for Western Star 5700XE Reduces Drag, Maximizes Efficiency

Western Star Truck Sales Inc.

The roof fairing maximizes aerodynamics, providing improved fuel efficiency without interfering with operator comfort and space.

XCMG Showcases Advanced and Durable Machinery in Panama

XCMG highlighted its strategic international layout and operations in the Panama market, as well as discussed its technologically-advanced products and contributions to infrastructure projects in the country.

JLG Parent Company Oshkosh Corp. Named a Top Place to Work

JLG Industries Inc.

For the second year in a row, Oshkosh has received Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award which recognizes the Best Places to Work in 2018.

ACT Research U.S. Tractor Dashboard Falls Into Negative Territory

Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. LLC/ACT Research

Conditions that were propelling Class 8 tractor demand through the middle of 2018 are starting to fade.

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Industry Events

iVT Expo

From February 2019, the industrial vehicle industry will have an international exhibition that showcases nothing but the latest and next-generation components and technologies.

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