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Bendix to Consolidate Sparks, Nevada, Distribution Center Operation Into Huntington, Indiana, Campus
The closure, expected to close in Q2, will move all operations and parts inventory into the Bendix Distribution Center (BDC), the company’s primary North American distribution point.
Electrification
Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T
GPS & Automation
Where Are We on the Road to Autonomy?
Market Analysis
March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook
On-Highway
Kenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
On-Highway
Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks
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Market Analysis
What Effects Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Have on US Imports/Exports of Agricultural & Construction Machinery?
Following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore, construction and agriculture vehicle supply chains will be affected but the question is: How much?
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Call for Products: OEM Off-Highway's 2024 Product Showcase
If you manufacture cutting-edge solutions for the mobile equipment industry, we want to see them — and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.
Market Analysis
March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook
January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Sherwin-Williams to Feature Duraspar IP Coating Technology at Work Truck Week 2024
The product, designed to optimize the paint process for manufacturers on a variety of work trucks, is available in thousands of solid and metallic colors.
On-Highway
Maximizing Today’s ADAS System Performance
Dive into the capabilities of today’s advanced driver assistance systems in on-highway commercial vehicles.
On-Highway
Volvo Trucks North America Unveils Volvo VNL
Featuring next-gen enhancements and a fuel efficiency improvement of up to 10%, the new model is set to begin production at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia.
On-Highway
Continental & Aurora Finalize Design of World’s First Scalable Autonomous Trucking System
The companies have finalized the design and architecture of the future fallback system and hardware of the Aurora Driver – an SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system – that Continental plans to start production of in 2027.
On-Highway
Daimler Truck, TORC Robotics & Aeva Partner on Series-Production Autonomous Trucks
The multiyear collaboration begins in the first quarter of 2024 with Aeva’s start of production by 2026 and Daimler Truck’s production ramping up by 2027.
On-Highway
Leaders or Followers? Developments in Commercial Vehicle Technology
Learn where commercial vehicle OEMs can capitalize on unique opportunities
On-Highway
On-Highway OEMs Face Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration
With increasing emissions regulations for diesel equipment, today's OEMs find themselves amid a shift toward alternative fuels, telematics and technology.
Engines
Cummins Announces 3 Key Leadership Changes
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Srikanth Padmanabhan, Brett Merritt and Bonnie Fetch will move into new leadership positions within the company's operations, engine business and global supply chain segments, respectively.
Electronics
Danfoss Launches 2 New Products for Boosting On- & Off-Highway Electrification
The ED3 onboard charger enables overnight charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles using available AC power outlets. And the Editron LCL1200/1700 electric filter for off-highway applications offers easy installation and design flexibility to OEMs.
Electrification
Daimler Truck North America Begins Series Production of Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Trucks
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Navistar Begins Production of Its Newest & Final Combustion Product at Alabama Plant
The International S13 Integrated Powertrain marks the final combustion product platform that the company will develop as it transitions toward zero-emissions vehicles.
Industry News
Clean Truck Partnership Aims to Meet Clean Air Goals
The California Air Resources Board, leading truck manufacturers and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association joined forces to advance the development of zero-emission vehicles.
Market Analysis
Power Systems Research Truck Production Index for Q4 2022
The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan and Korea, and emerging markets. Data comes from OE Link, a proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.
Market Analysis
UK Engine Production Declines While Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing Recovers
SMMT reports the surge in home deliveries benefited commercial vehicle production while supply chain issues continued to plague the engine industry.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Demand Declines 8.4% in December 2021
ACEA reports that despite the decline in December, overall 2021 commercial vehicle registrations rose 9.6%.
On-Highway
January 2022 Class 8 Orders Remain Steady
North American Class 8 truck orders declined 8% month-over-month and 50% year-over-year, but remained in line with averages over the past 4 months.
On-Highway
Mack Trucks Announces New Features for Truck Models
Mack Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll is now a standard feature on Mack Anthem and Mack Pinnacle Models, and the Mack mDRIVE Automated Manual Transmission features a left and right dual PTO option.
Smart Systems
GILLIG Partners with RR.AI on Autonomous Driving
The companies will collaborate on the integration of next-generation ADAS and SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology into GILLIG transit buses.
Engines
New Scania Powertrain Provides 8% Fuel Savings
An all-new engine platform capable of running on multiple fuel types combined with new drivetrain components provides fuel savings for commercial vehicles.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Supplying Batteries for Nikola Electric Trucks
Proterra has signed a long-term agreement to supply its batteries for use in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle and Tre fuel cell electric vehicle.
Industry News
CNH Industrial and Iveco Begin Operations as Separate Businesses
The demerger of the on- and off-highway businesses will better enable the companies to deliver solutions which meet specific industry needs.
Smart Systems
ZF Launches New Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division
The new division combines ZF’s commercial vehicle technology expertise and capabilities, and will spearhead advances in increasingly autonomous, connected and electrified technologies.
On-Highway
Class 8 Truck Orders Recover in December 2021
Order activity rebounded from November as truck OEMs took a cautious approach to managing production cycles as supply chain uncertainties continue.
Electrification
Volvo, Daimler and TRATON Create Joint Venture for Charging Infrastructure
The companies plan is to install and operate at least 1,700 high-performance green energy charging points on and close to highways as well as at logistic and destination points within 5 years.
On-Highway
North American Class 8 Orders Drop Again in November 2021
Truck orders were down close to 40% in November despite a high level of demand due to continued supply chain uncertainties.
On-Highway
European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Decline 14.7% in November 2021
ACEA reports the four major markets in the EU posted strong declines, though year-to-date registrations are up 11.5% from 2020.
On-Highway
SuperTruck 3 Program Participants Named
Volvo and Daimler are among the truck OEMs awarded funding for the third SuperTruck program.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Daimler Trucks Develops Autonomous Truck Platform for SAE Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles
The platform includes four key areas with a redundant architecture including the braking and steering systems, the low voltage power net and the network communications.
On-Highway
EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Continue Downward Trajectory
ACEA reports all vehicle segments saw declines in October 2021, with van and bus sales recording the largest drops.
Drivetrains
Isuzu Enters Class 7 Truck Market with Vehicle Featuring Allison Rugged Duty Series Transmission
The Allison 2500 Rugged Duty Series fully automatic transmission is integrated into Isuzu's new F-Series Class 7 truck.