ATLANTA. Though the ELD mandate is just three months away, 60% of commercial fleets are still monitoring their drivers' hours of service (HOS) with paper logs. That's according to a recent study conducted by C.J. Driscoll & Associates that surveyed 529 U.S. fleet operators.
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">ATLANTA — TomTom has launched the TomTom Bridge Hub in North America, announcing pre-order availability of the connected mobility and electronic logging device compatibility solution.
TomTom is showcasing the solution at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The TomTom Bridge Hub builds on the company's TomTom Bridge, a rugged terminal for drivers that links business applications with TomTom maps, traffic, and navigation software. Applications can interface with navigation, allowing companies to customize solutions for their specific business needs, according to TomTom.
Zebra Technologies brought its solution to NACV to demonstrate how TomTom Bridge Hub offers customers connected navigation and dedicated business applications. The product delivers relevant vehicle information to operate their business on Zebra's mobile computers.
“Our mission at Zebra Technologies is to empower greater visibility and productivity through our innovative products and enterprise asset intelligence solutions,” said Jason Harvey, vice president of sales, Northern Europe, at Zebra Technologies. “Our partnership with TomTom allows us not only to bring the state-of-the-art TomTom navigation to Zebra devices, but also to bring connected mobility solutions to a whole new level. This is exactly what the market was expecting and we are delighted to partner with a company like TomTom.”
TomTom Bridge Hub is a display agnostic device, allowing customers and partners in various industries - such as transportation, emergency, logistics, and utilities - to connect with regular smartphones and tablets, rugged professional devices, or even HDMI displays to create mobility solutions.
The built-in 4G/LTE connectivity and CAN Bus interface can connect with the driver and the back office as well as to the vehicle itself in real-time. Developers can use the solution to create mobility applications while keeping strong platform control. TomTom Bridge Hub offers flexibility with three different hardware models to ensure a fit-for-purpose solution for an array of technical ...Read the rest of this story
ATLANTA - Navistar International Corp. said it plans to develop fully integrated diesel big bore powertrains in conjunction with Volkswagen Truck & Bus for the North American market in 2021.
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">The Freightliner Cascadia is now available in mid-roof cab configurations for regional overnight haulers and segments such as bulk haul and flatbeds, the company announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.
The configurations include 48-, 60- and 72-inch mid-roof XT sleeper cabs in both 116- and 126-inch BBC platforms. All three configurations offer two levels of aerodynamic packages, the Aero or AeroX, Freightliner's most fuel-efficient specification.
The new configurations are available to order now, for delivery in Jan. 2018.
“The addition of the mid-roof configuration allows more customers in different applications to experience the benefits of the new Cascadia,” said Mike McHorse, manager, on-highway product marketing, Freightliner Trucks. “Since the new Cascadia debuted in September 2016, it has earned praise as the most productive, efficient and driver-friendly truck Freightliner has ever offered to the industry.”
Features of the new Cascadia include:
A service-friendly electronic vault (eVault) that offers convenience and protection from the elements while also increasing uptime. The eVault's central location allows for easy access when troubleshooting most electronic control units.All LED-lit interior and exterior lights, making the lighting system more maintenance-friendly than ever.An ergonomic dashboard and display screen designed for the driver. Its layout helps drivers access gauges and switches without reaching and includes an easy-to-read instrument cluster display.Detroit Connect and Detroit Assurance 4.0 seamlessly integrated into the new Cascadia to offer enhanced fleet management, increased uptime and improved safety.Improved fuel economy compared to previous models, an upgrade stemming largely from rigorous tests in DTNA's proprietary full-scale wind tunnel and millions of miles of real world testing.A Driver Loft option is available in the 72-inch mid-roof XT configuration featuring a two-seat dinette/work table and opposing seating. These seats can be folded flat to allow a full Murphy-style bed to swing down in less than 15 seconds.To customize the Cascadia ...Read the rest of this story
ATLANTA. Roger Nielsen, president and CEO at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), explained in an interview here at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show that there is a growing move to more daycab orders in the Class 8 market as more fleets look at shorter lengths of haul and more last mile logistics business.
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...Read the rest of this storyBorgWarner offers the growing hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market a broad product portfolio to help meet emissions regulations and fuel economy goals. Image: BorgWarner
">BorgWarner offers the growing hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market a broad product portfolio to help meet emissions regulations and fuel economy goals. Image: BorgWarner
">ATLANTA — BorgWarner expects the hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market to see a 32.9% compound annual growth rate, increasing from 49,000 units in 2017 to 115,000 units in 2020. The company based its forecast on the Global Commercial Vehicle Engine, Aftertreatment and Transmission Forecast Annual report by Knibb, Gormezano and Partners (KGP).
BorgWarner says it is already offering the commercial market a broad product portfolio in this segment to help fleets meet emissions regulations and fuel economy goals. It is showcasing its range of combustion, hybrid and electric technologies this week at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, in Atlanta.
“The growth drivers in commercial vehicle propulsion systems are changing. While environmental impact and fuel economy continue to be key concerns, truck and transit fleets are now confronted with new challenges from a growing list of urban areas where combustion engines are restricted due to zero-emissions zones and noise-sensitive areas,” said Christopher P. Thomas, chief technology officer, BorgWarner. “BorgWarner's latest technologies will help bring new, cleaner hybrid and electric options to larger fleet vehicles.”
Featuring High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) stator winding technology, BorgWarner's HVH410 and HVH250 electric motors provide a power output of up to 402 horsepower and peak efficiencies of over 95%. HVH410 electric motors deliver a maximum torque of 1,475 lb.-ft. for class 7 and 8 hybrid and electric applications, while HVH250 electric motors deliver a maximum torque of 314 lb.-ft.
In addition, BorgWarner's 48-volt high-efficiency motor/generators provide high system efficiency and improved energy recovery capability to meet increasing power demands.
BorgWarner's eBooster electrically driven compressor has already been applied within the market and is designed for smaller commercial engines with less than 5 liters of ...Read the rest of this story
ATLANTA. Volvo Trucks is having a solid year, with truck sales remaining strong and the company updating its truck lineup and opening a new customer center.
However, much of the focus at its Sept. 25 media event at the North American Commercial Vehicle show was not about the present, but what is to come.
“The future is coming faster than we all expect,” said Goran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks.
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