Category: Breaks, Suspensions & Chassis

Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs

Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs

| October 28, 2024

Enables data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges faced by electric bus operators, such as those related to harsh winter conditions – common in Norway – and the need for 24/7 monitoring of vehicle charging. With Depot360’s smart charging capabilities, Siemens […]

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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck sign binding agreement for joint venture to develop software-defined vehicle platform

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck sign binding agreement for joint venture to develop software-defined vehicle platform

| October 28, 2024

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck will remain competitors in all other business areas and will continue to focus on an independent product and service offering, including the respective differentiating digital customer offerings As announced in May this year, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck intend to create a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle […]

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Modine Selected as Thermal Solutions Supplier for GILLIG Hybrid-Electric Bus Platform

Modine Selected as Thermal Solutions Supplier for GILLIG Hybrid-Electric Bus Platform

| October 27, 2024

Modine EVantage™ Thermal Management Systems, optimize battery and power electronics thermal performance, increasing system efficiency of hybrid bus As the transportation industry powers towards zero-emissions solutions, Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology, announced it is the thermal management supplier for GILLIG, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the […]

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Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

| October 14, 2024

Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]

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Platform Science Partners With Phillips Connect to Deliver Actionable Trailer Insights Directly Into the Cab

Platform Science Partners With Phillips Connect to Deliver Actionable Trailer Insights Directly Into the Cab

| October 9, 2024

This solution delivers advanced trailer insights, sending important alerts directly to drivers in near real-time, empowering them to take immediate action Platform Science, the creator of the leading edge application platform for transportation, Virtual Vehicle, announced a partnership with Phillips Connect, a renowned technology company specializing in IoT devices and fleet solutions. The partnership brings Phillips […]

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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

| September 22, 2024

The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 pounds for a dual axle trailer Utility Trailer Manufacturing announced that the Trident® composite steel shell brake drum from Accuride is now standard on all Utility trailer models. The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 […]

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