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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 6, 2021

Kenworth Unveils All-New Medium Duty Line

Kenworth’s new lineup is the OEM’s first update of its medium-duty offerings since 2007, and the introduction of the first all-new models in almost 30 years. The MD trucks feature the North American debut of the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 5, 2021

Q&A: Kenworth Talks Production Delays, New Trucks, Tech

Kenworth General Manager Kevin Baney discussed production delays due to a COVID-19 disruption in microchip availability and sat down with HDT to talk about the past year, his company’s new trucks, technology, and the road ahead.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicApril 5, 2021

Class 8 Production Dampened by Component Shortages

While significantly more trucks are needed to handle freight growth, truck production continues to be limited by shortages of semiconductors and various other components, FTR reports.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2021

Isuzu Completes Acquisition of UD Trucks

Isuzu Motors has completed the transaction to acquire Japan-based UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for approximately $2.2 billion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2021

Great Dane Adds GPS-Only Telematics For Pre-Owned Trailers

FleetPulseGO functionality increases significantly when installed on Great Dane trailers since the FleetPulse platform is leveraged to deliver OEM-specific information.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2021

MCE Offers Tech to Eliminate Idling on HD Trucks

Mission Critical Electronics partnered with ZeroRPM to offer a system which automatically shuts down the engine while in park and utilizes batteries to power onboard electronics and HVAC systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2021

Kinedyne Adds Decking System Design to Increase Trailer Space

Kinedyne’s new extended clearance head design for the K2 Kaptive Beam decking system moves logistic beams 2.46 inches higher in the trailer, providing more clearance for forklifts and freight.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2021

Volvo, Aurora to Develop On-Highway Autonomous Trucks

Volvo and Aurora signed a deal to work together on developing on-highway autonomous trucks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2021

Eaton, Tenneco to Produce Exhaust Thermal Management System

Tenneco’s Cold Start Thermal Unit will be combined with Eaton’s TVS blower technology to create an integrated exhaust thermal management system intended to reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 25, 2021

Inside Waymo's Autonomous Truck [VIDEO]

Waymo offers a virtual ride-along in the cab of one of its autonomous fleet trucks. A 15-minute loop around the south side of Phoenix reveals how the AI recognizes and responds to traffic.

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