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Market Analysis
FTR hosting free webinar on state of transportation industry
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR will host a State of Freight webinar on July 9, covering aspects effecting the industry including regulations and the economy.
Engines
John Deere T4F K-Series wheel loaders feature excavator-style hydraulics
John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.
John Deere's newest K-Series wheel loaders include Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engines and excavator-style hydraulics designed to sense load and deliver the necessary flow for fast work cycles.
John Deere’s K-Series Tier 4 Final utility wheel loaders implement excavator-style hydraulics that sense the machine’s load and deliver the flow needed for smooth combined functions and fast work cycles (read more, 12087443). A PowerShift torque-converter transmission employs Smart-Shift technology to continuously evaluate speed and load conditions. The 544K’s standard five-speed transmission with lockup torque converter in gears 2–5 offers increased acceleration, speeds cycles, and optimizes power and fuel efficiency during transport, roading, and ramp climbing. The 524K wheel loader is pictured.
Telematics
Daimler Trucks becomes minority investor in Zonar
Daimler Truck North America LLC
Through its new investment in Zonar, Daimler Trucks will further build on its partnership with the telematics provider to offer advanced connected vehicle technologies to customers.
Engineering & Manufacturing
CNH hosts EU Parliament Committee at Expo Milano 2015
CNH Industrial
CNH hosted the EU Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development at Expo Milano 2015 to tour its pavilion and discuss legislation effecting the company and its customers.
Market Analysis
Caterpillar commends bipartisan passage of Trade Promotion Authority
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar says passage of Trade Promotion Authority, now awaiting President Obama's signature, is key for ensuring open trade with other nations and securing economic growth.
Engines
Komatsu introduces new Tier 4 Final WA470-8 wheel loader
Komatsu America Corp.
Komatsu's new WA470-8 wheel loader includes a 272 hp Tier 4 Final engine designed to use 6% less fuel.
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Engines
Natural gas vehicle industry sees benefits in proposed Phase II regulations
Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica)
NGVAmerica commends the EPA and NHTSA for its efforts to further reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through its proposed Phase II regulations.
Drivetrains
Allison Transmission working with EPA and NHTSA on fuel efficiency and GHG emission standards
Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission has been working with the EPA and NHTSA on their development of the Phase II fuel efficiency and GHG emission standard.
Engines
More clean diesel technology on the roads helping lower fuel consumption and GHG emissions
Diesel Technology Forum
New research from the Diesel Technology Forum indicates more than 37% of diesel commercial trucks feature clean diesel engines, helping reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
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Emissions Control & Exhaust Systems
EPA and NHTSA Propose Standards to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Fuel Efficiency of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles for Model Year 2018 and Beyond
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The proposed Phase 2 program would cut GHG emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, conserve approximately 1.8 billion barrels of oil, and lower fuel costs by about $170 billion over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.
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Market Analysis
April Shippers Conditions Index showed slight improvement
FTR Transportation Intelligence
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index for April reached a reading of -.07, a slight improvement after March's decline.
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Market Analysis
May 2015 trailer orders continue decline
FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR reports trailer orders in May declined 14% from the previous month, and 29% year-over-year.
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