Automation, connectivity and alternative power sources continue to be among the dominating trends within the heavy-duty vehicle industry. As the technologies advance, the opportunities they can bring—such as improved machine performance, ease of operation and reduced emissions—have increased. They also present many challenges in how manufacturers can best implement them into their designs. Our State of the Industry interviews provide insight into how OEMs and suppliers are working to overcome these challenges and make the best of the opportunities available now and in the future.
Interview topics for 2019 include:
- Global Markets
- Government & Trade
- Diesel, Electric and Other Power Alternatives
- Data, IoT & Connectivity
- Automation & Smart Systems
- Industry Consolidation
- Challenges & Opportunities
All of this year's full-length Q&As can be found below.
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM): Dennis Slater, President
Bosch Rexroth: Terry Hershberger, E-Systems Team Manager, Mobile Hydraulics
B&R Industrial Automation: Sean Grieve, Business Development Manager
Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE): Riccardo Viaggi , Secretary General
Cummins Inc.: Eric Neal, Executive Director
Dana Inc.: Jeroen Decleer, Vice President of Global Off-Highway Sales, Product Planning, and Strategy
Danfoss Power Solutions: Eric Alström, President
Eaton: Astrid Mozes, Vice President, Power & Motion Controls
Hatz Diesel of North America, Inc.: Michael L. Hartoonian, President and CEO
HED Inc.: Paul Ludwig, President and CEO
Innovusion: Steve Ehrsam, VP Marketing and Sales
John Deere Power Systems: Michael Lefebvre, Manager, Worldwide Marketing Support, and John Radke, Manager, Worldwide Customer Support
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association/Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (MEMA/HDMA): Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President
Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.: Josh Swank, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Sciemetric: Derek Kuhn, President and General Manager
SKF Americas: Michael D’Argenio, Vice President, Digital Transformation & Customer Experience
Southco, Inc.: Bob Straka, General Manager, Transportation
Topcon Agriculture: Brian Sorbe, VP of Global Production Solutions
