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Market Analysis
FTR Reports Preliminary Class 8 Orders Remain Steady at 17,650 Units
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Preliminary data from FTR indicates February 2016 Class 8 truck orders are down 2% month-over-month, and are reaching a more stable pattern.
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Fuel Tanks & Systems
Agility 160 DGE Behind-the-Cab CNG fuel system
Agility Fuel Solutions (formerly Agility Fuel Systems)
The 160 DGE CNG storage system from Agility Fuel Systems is mounted 6 in. closer to the cab for improved aerodynamics and weighs just 2,150 lbs., helping reduce overall vehicle weight.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Companies to Showcase Latest Trends in Construction Machinery at bauma 2016
Messe Munchen International (MMI)
New products on display at bauma will highlight several of the trends within the construction industry including the growing use of automatic controls and more compact equipment for use in space-constrained applications.
Engineering & Manufacturing
DOE Announces $80 Million in Funding to Increase SuperTruck Efficiency
The United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Reuben Sarkar has announced funding for SuperTruck II which will aim to increase freight efficiency 100%, as well as $12 million for cost-shared projects to improve plug-in electric vehicle efficiencies.
Electronics
Kenworth Expands Engine Auto Start and Stop Functionality and Model Availability
Kenworth Truck Company
In addition to detecting battery power level, the Kenworth Engine Auto Start and Stop system can now detect low engine oil temperature and is available on the T880 model with sleeper.
Engines
Modine's Michelle Piening Receives Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award
Modine Manufacturing Company
The Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers within the manufacturing industry.
Electronics
Industry Veteran Jörg Buchheim Joins Maxwell Technologies as Senior Vice President
Maxwell Technologies
Maxwell Technologies announces Jorg Buchheim will join the company as its Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer.
Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
International DuraStar Now Available with Bendix Wingman Fusion
Navistar International Corp.
International Truck has announced the Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system will now be available on its DuraStar models.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Yanmar Exhibiting New Machinery at bauma 2016
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe
Among the products Yanmar will display at bauma are the B7-6 Sigma excavators and the SV100 with two-piece boom.
The new range of wheel loaders completes the Yanmar product portfolio.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Western Star Toughness and Versatility on Display at 2016 Work Truck Show
Western Star Truck Sales Inc.
At The Work Truck Show, Western Star highlighted several vehicles designed specifically for the rigors of heavy-duty off-road and vocational applications.
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Vehicle Body & Structure
Kenworth Introduces New Aero Advantage Fairing for T680
Kenworth Truck Company
Kenworth's new Aero Advantage Fairing provides better airflow for fuel economy gains of up to 1%.
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Drivetrains
Freightliner Custom Chassis LPG MT-45 Chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
At The Work Truck Show 2016, Freightliner Custom Chassis displayed its LPG MT-45 chassis featuring a 308 hp V8 engine and liquid propane fuel injection system.
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