Eaton Debuts Heavy-Duty EV Transmission
ATLANTA — Eaton Corp. has unveiled a transmission specifically designed for electric heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications, and is targeting the unit to segments such as port drayage and pickup and delivery where it sees rising demand in North America, Europe and China.
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Maxion Wheels Debuts Light Wheel, Aerodynamic Cover
ATLANTA — An optimized design feature led to the production of a wheel weighing in at 64 pounds, one of the new products Maxion Wheels debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
October 29, 2019Hendrickson Unveils Heavier-Duty Suspension Haulmaax EX
ATLANTA — Hendrickson introduced a heavier-duty version of its Haulmaax rubber suspension at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show here.
October 29, 2019Peterbilt Adds New Features to Meet Market Returning to Normal Demand
ATLANTA — Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a range of initiatives related to safety, electric vehicles, operational enhancements and its dealers.
October 29, 2019CEOs of Dana, Wabash Say Their Role Is to Embrace Innovation
ATLANTA — Broad, innovative change is at hand for the commercial vehicle industry, and this moment has executives’ full attention, a pair of CEOs of large suppliers said.
October 29, 2019Navistar Creates Electrification Business Unit, Unveils Battery-Electric Prototype
ATLANTA — Navistar announced it is forming a new business unit to support commercial vehicle electrification, and underscored that announcement by unveiling a battery-electric prototype truck Oct. 28 at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
October 29, 2019Daimler Trucks Introduces Dynamic Lease Program
ATLANTA — Daimler Trucks North America introduced a dynamic lease program that uses connected-vehicle technology to enable a “pay-as-you-drive” financing option.
October 28, 2019Hino Trucks Unveils New Class 4-7 Models
ATLANTA — Hino Trucks unveiled its new M Series Class 4 and Class 5 trucks, and new L Series Class 6 and 7 conventional trucks, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 28.
October 28, 2019Volvo Unveils New VNR Model, Touts Aerodynamic Option
ATLANTA — A new vehicle model meant to enhance regional-haul assignments was unveiled by Volvo Trucks North America at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
October 28, 2019Fleet Advantage Adds Trailer Lease Program to Lower Costs
Fleet Advantage said it added the EXchangeIT Trailer Lease Program, allowing flexible trailer-lease options that provide a lower total cost of ownership.
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