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Market Analysis
European Construction Equipment Market Performs Relatively Well in Global Comparison
CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment
The European construction equipment sector had a 2.5% decline in 2015, primarily due to Russia's current market situation, but encouraging signs of improvement could be seen elsewhere including Southern and Central Europe.
Engines
Agility Hexagon Receives Order for CNG Storage System from Largest Commercial Fleet in U.S.
Hexagon Composites ASA
The largest commercial fleet in the U.S. will deploy new heavy-duty trucks using Agility's Behind-the-Cab CNG system and Hexagon Composites' enhancd 27-in. storage tanks.
Hexagon Composites 27-in. CNG storage tanks
Engineering & Manufacturing
Oshkosh Defense to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Heavy Tactical Vehicles
Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Defense will recapitalize 1,212 FHTVs and product 345 trailers for the U.S. Army, and upgrade its fleet of HEMTT and PLS to provide as-new performance.
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Manufacturing
Interstate Specialty Products Implementing Lean Manufacturing Practices
Interstate Specialty Products Inc.
Interstate Specialty Products is expanding the Lean Manufacturing initiatives it has made at its Massachusetts facility.
Drivetrains
AxleTech Inaugurates New Manufacturing Plant in India
AxleTech
AxleTech's new manufacturing facility will support engineering and assembly of off-highway and specialty axles for OEMs in India.
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Electronics
Siemens Providing Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology for Connected Vehicle Pilot Program in Tampa
Siemens Industry Inc.
Siemens has been chosen by the U.S. DOT to provide vehicle-to-infrastructure technology that will enable vehicles and pedestrians to communicate with traffic infrastructure in real time to reduce congestion and emissions.
Automated Systems
European Truck Platooning Challenge to Demonstrate Efficiency Benefits of Semi-Autonomous Truck Convoys
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
Six European truck manufacturers are taking part in the challenge to bring semi-automated trucks to public roadways and show the potential efficiency and emissions reduction benefits of platooning.
Electronics
European Electric Bus Manufacturers Agree on Open Interface for Charging
Volvo Group Global
Volvo is one of four European bus manufacturers who have agreed to ensure the interoperability of electric buses with charging infrastructure from ABB, Heliox and Siemens.
Volvo electric bus charging via pantograph opportunity charging system
Engineering & Manufacturing
Volvo Trucks Unveils New Logo
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks has redesigned its logo to be more streamlined and work in tandem with the company's efforts for innovation and quality.
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Market Analysis
ACEA Reports 17.8% Increase in Vehicle Registrations in Europe
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
ACEA reports that demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased for the 14th consecutive month, with Italy reporting the highest upturn at 30.4%.
Market Analysis
FTR's January Shippers Conditions Index Reflects Continued Favorable Environment in 2016
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index rose for the third consecutive month in January indicating continued favorable market conditions, but is forecasted to drop later in the year due to impending regulations.
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Drivetrains
New Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears Offers Slow Speed Maneuverability, Improved Startability
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks' new I-Shift with Crawler Gears provide crawler functionality for applications where very slow speeds and maneuverability are needed, and features hardware and gears hardened for use in rugged operating environments.
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