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On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Remain Strong in February
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Preliminary orders in February 2021 were up from January and the previous year as demand from fleets continues to accelerate.
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Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: CASE CE Delivers Electric Backhoe to Customers
This week Daimler and Volvo finalized and named their fuel cell joint venture, Cummins announced more promotions and CASE introduced factory-fit machine control for its dozers.
CASE recently delivered two of its electric backhoe loaders to customers in New York.
Batteries, Capacitors
Fortescue Partnering with Engineering Firm to Develop Battery-Electric Mine Trucks
Mining company Fortescue is collaborating with Williams Advanced Engineering on the development of a battery-electric powertrain and a fast charger for use in mining equipment.
The battery-electric mine truck will undergo testing at a Fortescue mine in Western Australia.
Market Analysis
UK Engine and Commercial Vehicle Production Starts 2021 in Negative Territory
Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT)
SMMT says weak demand, trade relations and the global pandemic continued to negatively impact UK engine and commercial vehicle production in January.
Engine Manufacturing Summary Graphic Jan 2021
On-Highway
Power Systems Research Sees Strong Commercial Vehicle Demand Continuing
Power Systems Research
Freight rates, consumption and inventory restocking are expected to remain at high levels throughout 2021, leading to strong demand for commercial vehicles in North America.
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Mining
Epiroc Taking New Approach to North American Mining Market
Epiroc
The company will approach the U.S. and Canadian segments as one North American market to better meet increasing demand for electrification solutions.
Epiroc Scooptram Batteries As A Service
Industry News
USPS Selects Oshkosh Defense to Produce Next Generation Delivery Vehicle
Oshkosh Corporation
The purpose-built mail and package delivery vehicles will be equipped with either fuel-efficient engines or battery-electric powertrains.
The Next Generation Delivery Vehicle will include enhanced ergonomics and visibility.
Trends
OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology
This week's news highlights include Scania naming a new CEO, truck OEMs marking electrification milestones, and new John Deere forestry technology.
The new John Deere new six-wheel 768-II Bogie Skidder.
Power Systems
Nikola Announces Plans for North American Fuel Cell Vehicles
Nikola Corporation
After the initial launch of its Tre battery-electric vehicle, Nikola plans to introduce fuel-cell electric cabover and sleeper trucks in North America.
The Nikola Tre FCEV Cabover is targeted for distances up to 500 miles.
Transmissions
ZF PowerLine Automatic 8-Speed Transmission
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
The PowerLine transmission features a modular design to suit a range of commercial vehicle applications.
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Power Systems
European Consortium Looks to Standardize Fuel Cell Modules for Heavy-Duty Applications
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o. o.
StasHH will standardize physical dimensions, flow and digital interfaces, test protocols and safety requirements of fuel cell modules.
The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen powered bus.
Engines
Daimler Truck and Cummins to Collaborate on Medium-Duty Commercial Vehicle Engines
Daimler AG
Cummins will invest in the further development of medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses.
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