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PSI Press Release / March 7, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS -- Power Solutions International Inc. (“PSI”) will team with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) to showcase the new S2G Work Truck 8.8-liter propane engine during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., on March 6-8, 2019. The engine is part of FCCC’s DriveForce non-diesel engine line. Providing 270 HP at 2,600 RPM and 565 lb.-ft of torque at 1,500 RPM, the EPA and CARB emission-certified engine provides uncompromised power and performance, maximum fuel efficiency and fuel flexibility to FCCC’s medium-duty truck chassis. “PSI’s 8.8-liter propane engine is a clean-burning, purpose-built engine that offers the torque and power of a diesel engine at near-idle RPM levels,” PSI’s CEO John Miller said. “We’re very excited that our 8.8-liter engine is a part of FCCC’s medium duty truck line and we look forward to working together.” The 8.8-liter engine powers the 2020 model year of FCCC’s S2G work truck vehicle, which pairs FCCC’s popular S2 chassis with a factory-installed propane autogas engine. The S2G has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 33,000 pounds and offers fleet owners lower operational costs and reduced emissions while providing high performance and payload capacity. The chassis is designed for commercial market applications including pickup and delivery, student transportation and municipal applications. FCCC will display the PSI-powered S2G chassis in Booth 4447 at the Work Truck Show, which runs from March 6-8, 2019, in the Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana. About Power Solutions International, Inc. Power Solutions International, Inc. is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emissions-certified, alternative-fuel power systems. PSI provides integrated turnkey solutions to leading global original equipment manufacturers in the industrial and on-road markets. The company's unique in-house design, prototyping, engineering and testing capacities allows PSI to customize clean, high-performance engines that run on a wide variety of fuels, including natural gas, propane, biogas, gasoline and diesel. PSI develops and delivers powertrains purpose-built for Class 3 through Class 7 medium-duty trucks and buses for the North American and Asian markets, including work trucks, school and transit buses, terminal tractors, and various other vocational vehicles. In addition, PSI develops and delivers complete industrial power systems that are used worldwide in stationary and mobile power generation applications supporting standby, prime, distributed generation, demand response, and co-generation power (CHP) applications; and mobile industrial applications that include forklifts, aerial lifts, industrial sweepers, aircraft ground support, arbor, agricultural and construction equipment. .

Transport Engineer / March 8, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched a range of off-the-shelf pre-bodied rigids and tractor units, cutting delivery times to customers from months to days. Call WorkReady, the range incorporates both pre-bodied new chassis and Approved Used vehicles, and is aimed at operators who do not have time to acquire a vehicle “in the conventional way”. Ben Grayson, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK marketing communications manager, says: “If they’re faced with an urgent business requirement, WorkReady can provide the answer.” Vehicles available immediately include Actros StreamSpace and BigSpace tractors, as well as Actros1 models with GigaSpace cabs. A stock of rigids is being pre-bodied for various applications, including 8x4 Arocs construction trucks with Boweld and Thompson tipping bodies, Thompson tipper-grabs and Hyva hookloaders. There are also box-bodied vehicles, from 26-tonne Actros and Antos variants, through 18-tonne Antos, to 7.5- and 3.5-tonne Fuso Canters. In addition, the manufacturer is reminding operators that its Approved Used scheme offers a range of vehicles for sale or lease, with funding available from Mercedes-Benz Finance. All used vehicles are under seven years old and have less than 700,000km on the clock; they undergo a full inspection and come with six months’ MOT as minimum, along with a six-month mechanical breakdown insurance. Grayson adds: “Most customers will continue to order their chassis from the factory, then get them built or converted by a bodybuilder, and one or more other parties. However, given the time these processes take, some operators will be better served by a WorkReady vehicle. “The significant investments we are making in this programme underline Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ commitment to supporting such customers by ensuring we are always in a position to provide them with the vehicles they need, when they need them.” .

Transport Engineer / March 8, 2019 Volvo Trucks has announced the introduction of the Volvo FH with I-Save option, promising fuel savings of up to 7% for long-haul operators. As trucks cover longer distances and operators face rising diesel prices, the FH with I-Save is the “complete solution”, says Volvo, deploying the latest technology to improve fuel performance without compromising driveability. Key to the offer is the new D13TC Euro VI Step D engine (pictured); its pistons feature a patented wave-shaped crown to improve combustion and increase efficiency by guiding heat and energy to the centre of each cylinder. Excess energy in the exhaust gases are recovered to power the fly-wheel via an additional turbine in the exhaust flow, known as the turbo-compound unit. The D13TC engine produces up to an additional 300Nm of extra torque, which means less acceleration and fuel is needed to maintain a steady speed in highway traffic – Volvo says this makes it beneficial for long-haul operators typically exceeding 160,000km per annum. Other features of I-Save include new fuel-efficient rear axles and an updated I-See system, Volvo’s map-based predictive cruise control system. “We have tailored every aspect of I-Save to suit long-haul operators,” says Mats Franzén, Volvo’s powertrain strategy director. “The longer they drive, the more they can potentially save. It is a powerful engine which delivers a highly fuel-efficient and smooth driving experience.” Volvo FH with I-Save is available to order from 11 March. .

DAF Trucks Press Release / March 7, 2019 This Father's day we’ve surprised a lot of trucker-dads on the road with a little ‘breakfast in bed’. Enjoy guys, and a great Father's day to all of you! #fathersday #breakfastinbed .

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / March 7, 2019 Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has added two gasoline-powered Class 5 low-cab-forward trucks to its lineup, and will begin offering a Mobileye advanced driver assistance package and backup cameras in May, the company announced at NTEA's The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The new trucks include the 2019 NRR with an expected GVWR of 19,500 pounds and the 2020 NQR with a target GVWR of 17,950 pounds. The cabovers will be powered by General Motors 6.0-liter Vortec V-8 mated to an Allison 1000 RDS 5- or 6-speed transmission with PTO gear. The engines will be supplied by PSI. "We're thrilled to bring the convenience and low cost of ownership of our N-Series gasoline truck to Class 5 and a whole new group of customers," said Shaun C. Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada. Production is expected to begin by the middle of 2020, according to the company. To provide its commercial customers with greater safety options, Isuzu will offer a Mobileye package that includes a forward collision warning, pedestrian collision warning, lane departure warning, and headway monitoring warning. The forward collision warning alerts drivers of a rear-end collision up to 2.7 seconds in advance. The pedestrian warning is operational in daylight hours and works at speeds under 31 miles per hour. The lane departure warning provides visual and audible alerts, when a driver deviates from the lane without activating a turn signal at speeds of over 34 mph. The headway warning helps drivers maintain a safe following distance and provides visual and audible alerts. It works at speeds of more than 19 mph and shows the amount of time in seconds to the vehicle ahead. It alerts at 2.5 seconds or less. The Mobileye suite will retail for $1,132. Also in May, Isuzu will begin offering a backup camera that's paired with an Alpine audio system on its N-Series and F-Series trucks. The Alpine iLX-207 audio upgrade, which will retail for $1,264, features a 7-inch VGA touchscreen display and Bluetooth hands-free capability. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and, with an additional tuner, SiriusXM satellite radio. For an additional $200, buyers can add Alpine's HCE-C1100 backup camera, which uses High Dynamic Range technology to show high-quality images in varying levels of light. The camera's 131-degree horizontal viewing angle and 103-degree vertical viewing angle helps drivers be more precise during parking maneuvers. Additionally, Isuzu has discontinued its NPR Diesel and Reach models. Isuzu's 2019 lineup will now include the NPR gas, NPR-HD gas, and NRR. New and updated trucks for 2020 include the NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and FTR. .

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Navistar Press Release / March 7, 2019 Boosts International Service Network to More Than 1,000 Locations in North America LISLE, Illinois -- Navistar, Inc., has signed a service partnership agreement with Love's Travel Stops (Love's), which adds more than 315 Love's Truck Tire Care and Speedco locations and more than 1,000 technicians to Navistar's International® service network. The exclusive partnership, which will be fully operational in the second half of 2019, authorizes most Love's and Speedco service locations to handle a wide array of work covered by a Navistar-issued new-product warranty, as well as the company's extended warranties and used truck warranties. All applicable Love's and Speedco service locations will be authorized to perform warranty work with service repair times of three hours or less for all International® Class 6 through 8 trucks. "Uptime is critical to our customers, and this exciting partnership with Love's will enhance our customers' uptime in multiple ways," said Michael Cancelliere, president, Truck and Parts. "It will expand customers' access to same-day service for a wide array of light mechanical repairs, adding more than 315 service locations, more than 1,000 technicians and more extensive operating hours. It will also provide our customers with increased repair velocity, enabling more customers to get their trucks repaired the same day. Loves' locations will also accept Fleet Charge® cards, the industry's premier parts purchasing program that guarantees customers consistent nationwide parts pricing. We look forward to collaborating with Love's to deliver these added dimensions of customer service, convenience and uptime." The partnership between Navistar and Love's creates the commercial transportation industry's largest service network, bringing the International® service network to more than 1,000 locations in North America, in many cases with more convenient locations and hours of service for our customers throughout the United States. "We are very pleased that moving forward, Love's and Speedco will be a service network partner of Navistar," said Tom Edwards, executive vice president of tire care for Love's. "Both organizations have a strong commitment to providing trusted maintenance service that enables our Customers to manage their equipment and get back on the road quickly." "Navistar and the International Truck Dealers Council collaborated on this agreement to deliver industry-leading uptime to our customers. The expansion of our channel capability to more than 1,000 service locations will give fleets and owner operators another reason to choose the International brand and dealer network to meet their transportation needs," said Steve Hill, chairman, International Truck Dealers Council. More information about the partnership is available at www.internationaltrucks.com/Loves. About Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores (Love's) is the nation's industry-leading travel stop network with more than 480 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 23,000 people. Love's provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love's has more than 350 truck service centers, which include Speedco and on-site Love's Truck Tire Care locations. Love's and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventative maintenance and total truck care nationwide network on the road today. Love's is committed to providing Customers with "Clean Places, Friendly Faces" at every stop. To learn more, visit loves.com. .

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Aaron Marsh, Fleet Owner / March 7, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS. At the NTEA Work Truck Show in 2016, diesel and gas prices had dropped dramatically and interest in alternative fuels in trucking seemed to have followed suit. An oddball among truck and product launches at the show that year was Mitsubishi Fuso's battery-electric prototype of its Canter cabover truck, and when the OEM called it "the future" for such vehicles it seemed a stretch at best — or maybe just out of touch with reality. Thirty-six months later, nearly every existing truck manufacturer and a number of new players besides are working on, testing and investing in their own electric trucks spanning Classes 1-8. Meanwhile, Fuso's Class 4 battery electric eCanter went into series production for the U.S. market last year, the company expects to reach full commercial production in 2019, and work is well underway on a model update. "This is the fourth time that Fuso is showing an e-propulsion truck at the NTEA," said Justin Palmer, president and CEO of Mitsubishi-Fuso Truck, at a press event Wednesday at Work Truck Show 2019. "Three years ago, when we came with our E-Cell — the first version of the electric truck — everyone was shocked. Everyone was joking. And everyone was asking, 'What is Fuso doing?'" "Today, go around the floor — everyone's trying to do the same," he continued. "Everyone is trying to do what we started doing some time ago." It's no overstatement. As alternative fuels to diesel in trucking go, the greatest interest and momentum is clearly now in electric power and propulsion. Electric trucks are not only the biggest crowd-draw and item of interest among fleets and trucking companies — for reasons ranging from business to environmental benefits — they've transitioned from essentially a shiny show trinket to a dominant theme for a truck development race every OEM wants to win. For now, Fuso's eCanter is designed for short-distance trucking jobs such as urban distribution and pickup-and-delivery operations. Bill Lyons, Fuso's vice president of sales operations, acknowledged that the current model works well but has its limitations, and "Version 2.0" — for which he wouldn't give a release date — will bring improvements. The eCanter "is really designed for the urban market, so it does very well there. It's not an over-the-road truck," Lyons said. "The way [customers] run their operations, from the charging to route optimization, they're having great success. "It's very quiet, and it actually has a lot of torque off the start," he continued. "Customers give us great feedback on this truck, and we'll continue to learn. Obviously, down the road, we see more opportunities for the technology to change so the range can get better and things like that. That's what we're learning today." Fuso made another propulsion prediction for where the market is going in its segment of medium-duty Class 3-5 cabover trucks as the company rolled out a heavier-class gasoline-powered cabover, the Class 5 FE180 Gas. It features a General Motors 6.0L V8 rated at 297 hp and 361 lbs.-ft. of torque paired with an Allison 1000 Series automatic transmission. Like the lighter Class 4 FE Gas cabovers Fuso debuted last year at the Work Truck Show, the FE180 Gas will come with a number of standard features and benefits including electro-coated frame rails for added durability, a 40-gallon in-rail fuel tank, 19.5-in. tires, keyless entry, and a year's subscription to Verizon Connect telematics services. Fuso said in a release that it "developed this new truck with the understanding that gasoline-powered trucks are shifting the industry norm from diesel to the new standard of gas." "Why are we doing it? Because we identified that the customers want gasoline and we see our competition — we see other players — going in the same direction," Palmer contended. "And I have to say that I feel very comfortable as an underdog in many ways to lead the market, both in the gasoline segment and definitely in the electric segment, and proud of it. "I think it shows that we're going in the right direction," he said. The FE180 Gas is expected to arrive at dealerships late this year as a 2020 model and will be built at Daimler Truck's Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. plant in Gaffney, SC. Lyons said Fuso is seeing customers such as landscapers, plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen choose its gasoline-powered trucks over diesel models, noting the complexity and operating costs of diesel trucks is helping drive these buyers away. For instance, gasoline engines don't have the same complex emission-control systems diesels do or require diesel exhaust fluid. "Those kinds of things make it difficult for a regular user," Lyons said. Fuso is emphasizing that the FE180 Gas and its other gasoline-powered models can simplify things; here at the show, one of the tag lines the company is using for the FE180 Gas is "Fuel it like a car, work it like a truck." "You start reducing the complication and the price of fuel — gasoline is cheaper than diesel — and in the right operations, [a gasoline-powered truck] actually has more uptime," Lyons contended. "The truck is on the road a lot more, and that's what the customer is telling us." .

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John G. Smith, Truck News / March 6, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services’ Utilimaster brand introduced a trio of new vehicle platforms at the annual Work Truck Show – a pair of electric designs, and a body specifically developed for increasingly popular last-mile grocery deliveries. A walk-in van developed alongside Motive Power Systems is charged by lithium-ion batteries and promises the same performance as a traditional-fuel-equivalent vehicle, complete with an 85% reduction in operating costs and 66% reduction in maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle. The second electrified chassis developed in a collaboration with Cummins was designed for the parcel delivery market. Like the Utilimaster Reach, this unit is built on Isuzu’s strip chassis, with a powertrain delivering a 135-km range using three BMW batteries, 3,200-lb. payload, and a charging time of less than six hours. The range jumps to 190 km between charges with four batteries. Packaged in a Class 3 platform with a 22,000-lb. gross vehicle weight, related tests have been ongoing since last October, and production is scheduled for this summer. A last-mile grocery delivery vehicle, meanwhile, includes a temperature-controlled truck body with a cargo area that can be divided for refrigerated, frozen, and ambient temperature goods. North America’s grocery delivery segment is expected to be worth about US $100 billion by 2025, adds Daryl Adams, president and chief executive officer. “There is a need out there.” .

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Fuso going with gas in Class 5 cabover John G. Smith, Truck News / March 6, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is building on its commitment to gasoline engines with the first gasoline-powered Class 5 cabover in the marketplace — the FE 180 Gas. “Customers want gasoline and we see our competition, we see other players, going in the same direction,” says president and CEO Justin Palmer. The 2020 Model Year truck comes with a GM 6.0 L V8 that delivers 297 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque. That is coupled to a PTO-capable Allison 1000 Series transmission. Fuso is also including FuelSense 2.0, featuring the DynActive shifting that can boost fuel economy 2-6%. Payload estimates approach 11,885 lb. Other standard features include electro-coated frame rails, 40 US gallon fuel tanks, and 19.5-inch tires rather than the 17.5-inch rubber used in other international markets. The cab interior includes an upgraded driver’s seat with more lumbar support, black fabric, and a shifter mounted on the dash rather than the floor. Red seatbelts, cruise control, and power windows are also included as standard features. The manufacturer launched its gasoline strategy in 2017, unveiling the FE140 and FE180 Class 3-5 trucks in 2018. “Gasoline trucks are the new standard for our medium-duty market,” says Bill Lyons, vice-president of sales and operations, referring to particular growth in the Class 3-4 segments. About 60-70% of those trucks run on gasoline. He credits the reduced complexity when compared to diesel. “The drivers who drive our trucks are not really truck drivers in our segment,” he says. There’s no need for them to worry about regens or DEF when driving with this fuel. Fuso now boasts a powertrain lineup with options including diesel, gasoline, and even the electrified eCanter. The latter van has now been released in limited numbers, although the company won’t confirm exactly how many are on the road. “It’s a small number – but very important customers,” Lyons says, referring to lessons being learned. The eCanter has a 16-foot body and range of 95 to 125 km, and can recharge in seven hours using a Level 2 charger, or as little as one to three hours on a fast charge. The manufacturer first showcased an e-propulsion system at the Work Truck Show three years ago. “Today, go around the floor. Everyone is trying to do the same,” Palmer says. The FE180 Gas will arrive in dealerships in the final quarter of this year. .

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / March 6, 2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has added new powertrain options for its chassis lineup including new propane, compressed natural gas and traditional diesel engines. The company’s S2G chassis now comes with two engine options – an 8.0L as well as a new 8.8L from FCCC’s DriveForce lineup of non-diesel engines. New for 2019, the DriveForce 8.8L is a factory-installed liquid propane autogas engine that puts out 270 horsepower and 565 lb.-ft. of torque. It features a GVWR of up to 33,000 pounds and is paired with either an Allison 2500RDS or 2550RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision and comes with a 60-gallon LPG fuel tank. FCCC has also added a CNG version of its MT chassis that is powered by a 6.0L V8 offering 308 horsepower and 367 lb.-ft. of torque. DriveForce offers more powertrain options for dealers, OEMs and end-users and is supported and maintained by Freightliner’s nationwide dealer network and 24/7 factory-direct customer service. The company also announced a version of its MT chassis that is powered by a DD5 diesel engine from Detroit. The DD5 offers up to 240 horsepower and up to 660 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to an Allison 1000-2000 six-speed automatic transmission and features a GVW of up to 30,000 pounds. In addition, the DD5’s integrated engine brake provides improved braking horsepower and extended service brake life - as well as Detroit’s Virtual Technician connectivity, which provides remote diagnostic services and integration with FCCC’s 24/7 factory-direct service and nationwide dealer network. Lastly, FCCC unveiled a version of its OptiView all-digital dash designed specifically for the commercial truck market. OptiView brings the features and benefits of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan’s digital dash to work truck fleets. Initially developed for the luxury RV market, OptiView’s commercial debut offers the work-truck segment a fully integrated safety system with an easy-to-read interface. Drivers now have a user-friendly system offering a number of features designed to increase driver awareness and protection. Features include: Anti-glare display with bright graphics, clear fonts and streamlined menu structure Integrated with a 360-degree, high-resolution camera system capability - eliminating danger zones from all sides of the vehicle Bluetooth mobile connectivity for hands-free-device use and DriveTech Wheel controls Haptic steering wheel and obstacle detection Tire pressure monitoring system Stability control FCCC expects OptiView to be available on select chassis products by the end of 2019. .

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / March 6, 2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has unveiled an all-electric pilot version of its MT chassis at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Developed in partnership with Cummins, the MT50e features a fully integrated electric power system. The MT50e is the first planned product in what will eventually be a portfolio of all-electric products geared toward the pick-up and delivery markets that is also compatible across all vocations. Designed for Class 6 walk-in van bodies, the MT50e will be powered by a factory-installed PowerDrive 6000ev drivetrain from Cummins with a range of up to 120 miles and GVWR of up to 23,000 pounds with no reduction in cargo volume capacity. It aligns with the Connected, Assisted, Safety-focused and Electric (CASE) initiative from FCCC’s parent company Daimler Trucks North America that promotes the development of innovative products that combines all of these attributes into a comprehensive package. MT50e Fast Facts: Drive System: Zero-emissions, all-electric Cummins PowerDrive 6000ev Up to 23,000 pounds gross weight Up to 120 miles driving range (equivalent MPG: 30 to 36 MPGe) Full charge in 8 hours with standard SAEJ1772 Level 2 Charger and 2 hours to 80% state of charge (SOC) with optional SAE J1772 CCS-1 DC Fast Charging Power/Torque: 268 hp Peak / 1622 ft-lb Peak Complies with all FMVSS requirements “The new MT50e blends the earth-friendly and efficient performance of an electric vehicle with the undisputed strength and ruggedness that’s made FCCC the most reliable chassis in the market,” said Mike Stark, product manager for commercial chassis for FCCC. “Most importantly, with the addition of MT50e, we can deliver our customers a chassis for almost every fuel type. They know that when they want to pick their power, there is only one choice: Freightliner Custom Chassis.” .