Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Traxen Provides Average of 10% Fuel Savings for Heavy Trucks with Introduction of AI-based iQ-Cruise™

Traxen Provides Average of 10% Fuel Savings for Heavy Trucks with Introduction of AI-based iQ-Cruise™

| October 9, 2020

 iQ-Cruise™ monitors road conditions such as changes in elevation, curvature, traffic patterns and weather miles beyond the driver’s visual field Traxen, a metro Detroit-based technology company dedicated to leading the trucking industry rapidly into the future, today announced the launch of its intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise™, for traditional and electric commercial vehicles. The system […]

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Allison Transmission Launches eGen Power™

Allison Transmission Launches eGen Power™

| October 8, 2020

New Zero Emission Electric Axles for Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Trucks Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, including electric hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems, is pleased to announce the launch of eGen Power, Allison’s new series of fully integrated […]

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Universal Technical Institute Launches Blended Learning Development Initiative

Universal Technical Institute Launches Blended Learning Development Initiative

| September 22, 2020

Company evolves operating strategy and educational model; hires nationally leader to direct recognized integrated, state-of the-industry training programs As part of its wider growth and diversification strategy, Universal Technical Institute provider of transportation technician training, is evolving and enhancing its instructional and operational model to better serve the country’s need for skilled workers, capitalize on fast-growing interest […]

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Proterra Unveils the Proterra ZX5™ Next-Generation Battery-Electric Transit Vehicle

Proterra Unveils the Proterra ZX5™ Next-Generation Battery-Electric Transit Vehicle

| September 16, 2020

Proterra’s next-generation electric transit vehicle offers the most energy storage for longest range of any 40-ft electric bus available today Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today introduced its newest battery-electric transit vehicle, the Proterra ZX5™ electric bus. The ZX5 bus, Proterra’s fifth generation battery-electric transit vehicle, features a new streamlined vehicle design […]

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Dependable Highway Express Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks

Dependable Highway Express Begins Piloting Volvo VNR Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks

| September 11, 2020

Through the Volvo LIGHTS project, Dependable Highway Express will demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in daily routes Leading freight operator, Dependable Highway Express (DHE), has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America. Deployed as […]

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Dana to Strengthen Global Electrification Capabilities through Production of e-Drive Technologies

Dana to Strengthen Global Electrification Capabilities through Production of e-Drive Technologies

| September 11, 2020

Facility will supply technologies to manufacturers for a variety of electrified vehicle applications, including buses and trucks Dana Incorporated announced plans for a 4,600 square-meter (50,000 square-foot) facility in Pune, India, that will produce Dana TM4™ low- to high-voltage electric motors, inverters, and vehicle control units. Dana TM4 is a joint venture between Dana Incorporated and […]

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