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And neither do I. Why are the US and EU pushing it so hard?

Martin is a wonderful person. Though at Volvo, he'll forever be a Scania man at heart.

Bloomberg / September 12, 2018 Martin Lundstedt, chief executive officer at Volvo Group, discusses rising oil prices, global truck demand, and the business impact of trade disputes. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets." .

Volvo Trucks Press Release / September 6, 2018 Volvo Trucks has been using connectivity for many years to support customers with efficient service planning. Now technologies are opening up new opportunities to take truck uptime even further. Enabling a deeper, more thorough analysis in real time so that we can predict some potential failures that may otherwise have resulted in an unplanned stop. .

the former owner of Interstate Mack in Hagerstown, MD. I recall his name is Jackson.

Yes. OM471 = DD13 OM472 = DD15 OM473 = DD16 Power Shift 3 = DT12

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Fleet Owner / September 12, 2018 Public officials, government agencies, and companies yesterday signed on to a new program to accelerate deployment of zero and near-zero emission commercial vehicles and technologies. The pledge focuses on eight global markets for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, seeking to achieve commercial success in each of them by 2025 and have zero-emission technology account for the bulk of new sales of these vehicles by 2040. Companies that have signed on include truck manufacturers, utilities, multinational technology developers, and others. The Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero pledge is led by CALSTART, a nonprofit industry organization seeking to reduce emissions from trucks and buses in high-potential markets. The transition to these clean technologies, supporters say, would have significant benefits in lessening the impact of climate change, improving air quality, and promoting public health. "By showing the demand for these vehicles and focusing on the most viable markets, we can accelerate their adoption, improve air quality, and reduce emissions," said John Boesel, president and CEO of CALSTART. If medium- and heavy-duty vehicles can achieve commercial viability in these markets, he added, "we can work to reach economies of scale, bring costs down, and increase adoption throughout the entire medium- and heavy-duty vehicle industry." "Our climate ambition is to reduce emissions with 95% by 2030," noted Oslo, Norway Governing Mayor Raymond Johansen. "By working globally to achieve zero-emission dominance in commercial vehicle sales, we can achieve what would not be possible by working in isolation. I am pleased to announce that Oslo joins that pledge." The California Air Resources Board has adopted the pledge's targeted application approach to advance these technologies in California. The pledge applies this strategy on a global scale, targeting transit buses, shuttle buses, package and delivery trucks, urban box trucks, yard tractors, port-handling equipment, and regional Class 7/8 drayage trucks. In addition to its thousands of fleet vehicles now using alternative fuels, New York City operates more 1,700 plug-in on-road vehicles "and is looking forward to expanding hybrid and electric operations in heavy- and medium-duty trucking," said NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Deputy Commissioner and Chief Fleet Officer Keith Kerman. The city has also signed on to the pledge and "stands ready to work with public and private fleet partners to advance and expedite this transformation and thanks CALSTART for convening this effort," he added. Signers and supporters of the pledge include: Government City of New York New York State Energy Research & Development Authority California Air Resources Board South Coast Air Quality Management District Bay Area Air Quality Management District Los Angeles Dept. of Transportation Foothill Transit (Greater Los Angeles public transit agency) Elected Officials Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Stockton, CA Mayor Michael D. Tubbs Oslo, Norway Governing Mayor Raymond Johansen Industry Siemens BYD Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks New Flyer Industries Proterra Southern California Edison Ballard Power Systems Ryder System Chanje Energy Axle Tech Effenco Workhorse Group Orange EV Mayor USA Motiv Power Systems Transpower US Hybrid Lightning Systems Auto Research Institute Viatec XL Fleet West Valley Construction Zenith Motors Unique Electrical Solutions

Reuters / September 12, 2018 Sweden’s Volvo, the world’s second-biggest truck maker, presented a new self-driving electric truck on Wednesday, which it said should help respond to the boom in ecommerce and a shortage of freight drivers. Volvo said the truck, which does not have a driver’s cab, was still under development and declined to say when it would be available commercially. It expects the vehicle to be deployed first in places like ports and large logistics centers. “We believe there will be a driver behind the steering wheel for the foreseeable future, but we will pretty soon see self-drive commercial vehicles in confined areas,” Lars Stenqvist, Volvo chief technology officer, told a conference in Berlin. Trucking is viewed by transport experts as a natural application for self-driving technology because of the relative predictability of highways compared with busy city streets. The cabless truck - which Volvo calls Vera and can pull loads weighing up to 32 tonnes - can be attached to any standard trailer, Michael Karlsson, head of autonomous solutions at Volvo Trucks, said after the vehicle was unveiled. “Vera means faith and we have faith in the future,” Karlsson said, adding the vehicle has a lower operating speed than a normal truck for safety reasons. Guests at the presentation were made to stand behind a barrier as the truck drove out unaided from a tent and were only allowed to approach when it came to a stop. The 1.4-million member International Brotherhood of Teamsters union is campaigning against new U.S. rules to speed the deployment of self-driving trucks, warning they could mean the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs and hit road safety. However, trucking firms in many countries are finding it harder to attract and retain drivers amid tight labor markets. Karlsson said the truck would allow places like ports that are currently dependent on daytime working hours to run round-the-clock, optimizing the flows of goods and potentially cutting down on stockpiles and increasing productivity. He expects autonomous technology to increase the need for skilled drivers, while cutting down on the need for people to perform repetitive tasks.

U.S. producer prices post first drop in one-and-a-half years Reuters / September 12, 2018 U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, recording their first drop in 1-1/2 years, as declines in the prices of food and a range of trade services offset an increase in the cost of energy products. Despite the surprise weakness in producer prices reported by the Labor Department on Wednesday, overall inflation is steadily rising, driven by a tightening labor market and robust economy. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates later this month for the third time this year. “Inflation pressures should intensify in coming quarters,” said Ryan Sweet, a senior economist at Moody’s Analytics in West Chester, Pennsylvania. “The unemployment rate is low, GDP growth is above trend, wage growth is accelerating ... and fiscal policy is supportive for the economy.” The producer price index for final demand slipped 0.1 percent last month after being unchanged in July. August’s fall in the PPI was the first since February 2017. That further lowered the annual increase in the PPI to 2.8 percent from 3.3 percent in July. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the PPI increasing 0.2 percent in August and advancing 3.2 percent year-on-year. A key gauge of underlying producer price pressures that excludes food, energy and trade services edged up 0.1 percent last month. The so-called core PPI gained 0.3 percent in July. In the 12 months through August, the core PPI increased 2.9 percent after rising 2.8 percent in July. The dollar was trading lower against a basket of currencies, while U.S. Treasury prices rose. Stocks on Wall Street were mixed. Declining Margins The correlation between producer and consumer prices has weakened after the government revamped the PPI basket and changed the methodology several years ago. The Fed’s preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy, increased 2.0 percent in July, hitting the U.S. central bank’s 2 percent target for the third time this year. Government data on Thursday is expected to show consumer prices rising 0.3 percent in August after gaining 0.2 percent in July, according to a Reuters survey of economists. There has so far been no widespread price increases from the Trump administration’s import tariffs on lumber, washing machines, solar panels, steel and aluminum, as well as a range of Chinese goods. But with the trade war between the United States and China escalating, economists believe this will change and expect the import duties to boost inflation in the coming months. Recent manufacturing surveys continue to show increases in raw material prices amid growing strains on the supply chain. Wholesale food prices fell 0.6 percent in August, pulled down by sharp declines in the costs of eggs and fresh fruits and melons. Food prices, which dipped 0.1 percent in July, have now decreased for three straight months. Wholesale energy prices rose 0.4 percent in August, with gasoline prices surging 0.6 percent after slipping 0.1 percent in the prior month. Energy prices fell 0.5 percent in July. Overall, the cost of wholesale goods was unchanged in August after edging up 0.1 percent in July. Prices for iron and steel scrap fell 5.6 percent last month, the biggest drop since October 2017. Nonferrous scrap prices decreased 8.7 percent, the largest decline since January 2009. The cost of services slipped 0.1 percent last month, led by a 0.9 percent decline in the index for trade services, which measures changes in margins received by wholesalers and retailers. Services dipped 0.1 percent in July. Over 80 percent of the drop in the cost of services last month was attributed to margins for machines and equipment wholesaling, which fell 1.7 percent. “Declining margins at machinery and equipment firms suggest producers may be struggling to pass on rising input costs related to recent tariffs,” said Sarah House, a senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities in Charlotte, North Carolina. The cost of healthcare services rose 0.3 percent as a 0.5 percent drop in prices for hospital outpatient care was offset by a 0.6 percent jump in the cost of doctor visits, which was the largest gain since June 2010. There were also increases in prices of hospital inpatient and dental care. Healthcare prices ticked up 0.1 percent in July. Those healthcare costs feed into the core PCE price index.

Agreed. I see Dodge 4500s and 5500s everywhere, replacing Fords. When I ask the operators how they like them, they have nothing but good things to say. They're not having any problems at all. No doubt, the Cummins ISB is better than the Powerstroke and Isuzu Duramax. Bob, you know Dodge and Ford will have to introduce tilt hoods now on these larger models.

Well Bob, Bill Ford has shown an immense interest. If not for his personal interest in Ford-Otosan, this truck would not exist today. He personally is behind the continual investment. Politics are politics......business is business. Turkey needs business and Ford needs trucks (and cars). Turkish with jobs (good paying jobs) are happy campers. To understand this product, one has to realize the depths of truck passion and commitment at Ford-Otosan. Bill Ford does. These people have BIG ideas, and are driven only to succeed.

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / September 5, 2018 The highest power density on the market: MAN V12-2000; the strongest V8 engine in the yacht sector: MAN V8-1300; world premier at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival At the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival, MAN Engines will debut two new innovations which stand out from their competitors due to their unique nature: MAN engineers have developed the V12-2000, which is the only twelve-cylinder V-engine with 2,000 hp (1,471 kW) to date, which generates enormous power from 24 litres of displacement. Likewise, the strongest V8 engine for yachts and sport fishing boats on the market is the newly introduced V8-1300, which puts forth 1,300 hp (956 kW) from 16 litres of displacement. Both the V12-2000 and V8-1300 engines impress with extremely high power densities of 61 kW and 59 kW respectively per litre of displacement. The minimal space requirement and low weight spell out a clear advantage in terms of ship design, when compared to similarly powerful engines with larger displacement and more cylinders. This is because the installation dimensions of the V12-1900 and the V8-1200 – the formerly highest power levels – have been retained, as they were already compact. These dimensions are 2,159 x 1,153 x 1,272 mm (length x width x height) for the V12-2000, and 1,736 x 1,153 x 1,222 mm (length x width x height) for the V8-1300. The dry weights of 2,380 kg (V12-2000) and 1,880 kg (V8-1300) have also remained the same; through a power increase of both engines, this also contributes to a noticeably lower power/weight ratio of 1.62 kg/kW for the V12-2000, and 1.96 kg/kW for the V8-1300. “With the V12-2000 and the V8-1300 we have set a new benchmark for performance and compactness,” says Claus Benzler, Head of Marine MAN Engines, delighted. Through a series of modifications, MAN engineers have managed a power increase of 100 hp (74 kW) respectively, compared to the previously most powerful V12 and V8 engines from their range. The performance-oriented design is supported by an improved injection system and new turbo charger. This is aided by newly developed cylinder heads and an adjusted cooling system which noticeably provides thermal relief for the engine with its high performance. Additionally, a new crankcase which has been reinforced in significant areas, ensures high performance throughout the entirety of the engine’s long service life. Highly efficient combustion allows the V12-2000 and the V8-1300 to run quietly, as is typical for MAN Engines, and with low fuel consumption. The V12-2000 offers customers the most powerful engine above the V12-1900, the previously most powerful engine, from the MAN Engines range. The superior engine performance allows shipyards to access additional possibilities for equipping larger ship series of around 100 feet with MAN engines. Additionally, as the most powerful V8 engine on the market, the V8-1300 makes it possible to integrate the highest-performing engines into existing applications. “Our MAN engines have always offered performance at the highest level. We currently stand out to a great extent in the market with the V12-2000 and the V8-1300, and will continue as such in the future,” says Benzler. Both engines meet the currently applicable emissions requirements US EPA Tier 3 as well as IMO Tier II, and can thus be operated in all common and popular areas. With the introduction of both new engine types, MAN Engines offers a gap-free power range for yachts from 730 to 2,000 hp (539 to 1,471 kW) for V8 and V12 engines as well as the following inline six-cylinder engines: i6-730, i6-800, V8-1000, V8-1200, V8-1300, V12-1400, V12-1550, V12-1650, V12-1800, V12-1900 and V12-2000. The V12-2000 and the V8-1300 can be viewed from 11 to 16 September 2018 at the Yachting Festival in Cannes on the Jetée 171 and 178 stands. .

They can do Case IH Red and New Holland Blue, because they own them.

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / September 4, 2018 Modular exhaust gas aftertreatment with catalytic converter; flexible solution for IMO Tier III as well as US EPA Tier 4 with an optimum space utilization; high packaging density and lightweight MAN Engines will present its solution for meeting the IMO Tier III and US EPA Tier 4 emission standards for commercial use at the SMM in Hamburg: the modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system (EAT). The system sets itself apart with a high level of flexibility and the fact that it is extremely compact, which is ideal in order to meet the various engine room specifications associated with commercial shipping applications. The modular EAT makes a wide range of installation configurations possible as the individual SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) components can be positioned differently. Because of this, a flexible system integration, tailored to your specific requirements, can be provided. “By minimizing the system down to just a few components, it stays compact, regardless of its configuration. Thus the system always proves itself as the optimal solution for our customers, even when to be installed in tight engine rooms”, explains Claus Benzler, Head of Marine MAN Engines. However, it’s not just flexibility and compactness that the basically maintenance-free exhaust gas aftertreatment system has to offer – it is extremely lightweight, too. This is also due to the fact that it has fewer components. The centerpiece of the SCR is a catalytic converter which helps to reduce the nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the emissions. In order to do so, a 32.5 percent aqueous urea solution (AdBlue©) is dosed in a SCR mixer and then injected continuously and directly into the exhaust tract. The solution then reacts with the nitrogen oxides and converts them into water (H2O) and harmless nitrogen (N2). This method of SCR injection does not involve compressed air, saving again more space, reducing the technical complexity and installation space required for this already extremely flexible system. In other words, the MAN Engines modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system is a modern SCR-only system, which does without exhaust gas recirculation as well as bulky and heavy components like diesel particulate filters and oxidation catalytic converters. This saves additional costs and makes the system less complex as a whole. Together with the optimized combustion of MAN engines, the SCR catalytic converter meets the requirements of both emission levels IMO Tier III and the US EPA Tier 4. Using the SCR means that specific fuel consumption was additionally reduced by up to 8% per engine while still maintaining the same power. Needless to say that MAN Engines are already known for their impressive fuel efficiency in the industry. Thereby the engineers at MAN Engines achieved to develop an efficient, simple and lightweight exhaust gas aftertreatment system that remains robust and versatile. The foundation of the system is a result of the expertise at MAN Truck & Bus AG, which has successfully been using SCR systems in the group's own trucks in high-volume production since 2006. Furthermore, MAN Engines also benefits from the experience of fitting and installing after exhaust treatment systems gained in the agricultural and industrial sectors. Here the technology has been used since 2015 for in-line and V-engines. Also the SCR system is currently proving its practicality in field trials for commercial work boat applications. As a result, the engines from MAN Engines for work boats are already equipped to meet the IMO Tier III (within NOx ECA North Sea ECA & Baltic Sea ECA) emission standard, which will be mandatory from 2021 on. This standard stipulates a reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx), depending on the engine’s maximum operating speed, by around 70 percent compared to its predecessor, IMO Tier II. Instead of the 7.7 g/kWh permitted previously, only 2.0 g/kWh will be allowed in the future. At last year’s International Boat Show in New Orleans, LA, MAN launched its SCR system, optimized for work boats and designed to meet the US Tier 4 emissions standard. This standard permits a nitrogen oxide limit value of 1.8 g/kWh and 0.04 g/kWh for particulate emissions, and has been in effect since October 1st, 2017 for all US-flagged commercial vessels with an output of more than 600 kW (816 hp) per engine. This equates to a reduction in nitrogen oxides of almost 68 percent compared to the previous US Tier 3. With its 12-cylinder engines, MAN Engines currently offers a consistent range of outputs from 551 to 1,066 kW for the US Tier 4 emissions standard and up to 1,213 kW for the IMO Tier III emissions standard. This portfolio will be continuously expanded to include other power outputs. MAN Engines will be showcasing its SCR system at the SMM outdor booth # A4.FG10, located between Hall A3 and A4 from September 4th – 7th, 2018. A D2862 12-cylinder engine packaged with a SCR unit will be on display in the atrium, booth # A1.13. .

Fleet Transport / September 6, 2018 The top seven European truck brands must be looking to the East with great interest as the yet unnamed Turkish designed and built heavy duty tractor-unit is soon to enter the marketplace, offering high levels of power, efficiency and driver comfort, together with class leading connectivity. Bearing a striking resemblance to some of the latest Europen truck designs, the name will be revealed at the IAA CV Show 2018 at the Hannover Messe, Germany, along with details of its interior featuring the generic Ford Motor Company design theme. Main details in brief of the new 4×2 tractor, which will enter Eastern European markets iniatially, then Western Europe, Asia and South America: Totally newly designed 2.5m wide, high roof cab Airline cockpit-style dashboard Low internal floor providing 2160mm to ceiling height 90mm engine tunnel height Generous storage capacity with patented airplane type upper bunk stowage with 90 degree foldable upper bed. Best in class interior engine noise reduction Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is key attribute of the new drivetrain, thanks to its powerful and efficient 13 litre Euro 6D Ecotorq diesel engine, developed in-house: 500hp with 2500Nm torque 400 kW Engine brake power (with intarder = total braking power 1000 kW) Fuel efficiency improvement of up to 6% and maintanence cost reduction estimated at 7%, compared to the existing Ford Cargo heavy duty truck, thanks to superior aerodynamics, powertrain calibration and technical features. Up to 7% reduction in maintenance costs with long service Telematics and Connectivity through: ConnecTruck 8” colour cluster screen / 7.2” LCD multimedia touchscreen Up to 4% fuel efficiency with MaxCruise – Predictive Cruise Control The new Ford Trucks’ long haul tractor offers high levels of driver comfort and luxury items as standard in this stand alone model, due to its modern design and driver-focused approach. All dashboard functions are within easy reach and the sense of spaciousness has to be appreciated. With the lower Total Cost of Ownership, smart technology comes in the form of ConnecTruck, offering a wide-ranging benefits. These include remote monitoring of the vehicle using remote diagnostic and over-the-air software. The special topographic map reading through Predictive Cruise Control enables the vehicle to analyze road conditions, allowing to drive at the optimum speed, thereby reducing fuel consumption by up to 4%. Everything from the tyre pressure monitoring system to driver evaluation functions can be displayed on the 8” colour cluster screen. The new Ford Trucks tractor-unit is a finalist in the International Truck of the Year 2019 Award contest. .

Scania Group Press Release / September 12, 2018 Scania is seeing a significant increase in its sales of marine engines, thanks partly to their growing popularity with Australian fishermen At a time when sales of Scania engines are doing well across the board – industrial, power generation and marine – one particular development stands out. A recent uptick in the sales of Scania marine engines can be partly explained by their growing popularity with professional fishermen in Australia. And it’s the Scania 1,000 hp V8 16.4-litre engine that seems in particular to be making waves. The importance of power and fuel efficiency According to the latest statistics available from Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, the country’s fishing and aquaculture production had a value of just over 3 billion Australian Dollars (ASD) a year in 2015/16. For many coastal communities across the nation it’s a key part of their livelihood, though the industry is faced with more and more cheaper imports from competing markets in Asia. It’s fierce competition like that, coupled with the big waves that surround Australian shores, that make an engine’s fuel consumption and power all-important to fishermen. And the 16.4-litre engine ticks those boxes. The engine’s new common rail engine technology provides quietness and better fuel efficiency because it offers pre-injection, main injection and post-injection in every firing cycle. And with 1,000 hp, power is central to its performance. A happy Scania customer One happy customer is Barry Williams, who operates a crayfish boat out of Port MacDonnell, South Australia, a place that was once a busy shipping port, but which now relies on summer tourism and its commercial fishermen who seek the ‘gold of the ocean’. Williams has a new 61-foot (18.6 metre) Shoreline-built vessel called BroJak, named after his sons Brodie and Jack. With 30 years of experience, he knows what makes for a great fishing boat, and the Scania V8 16.4-litre engine is at the core of it. “It is the boat I always wanted to build. It’s bigger and more powerful than anything I have had before. It will give me the range to go further in a day, to widen the area within which we can fish,” he explains. The engine’s injection system, assisted by a successful installation in the hull, provides a smooth power delivery and the boat is very stable in the water, with plenty of power for getting through the breakers of the Southern Ocean. Fisherman Williams is certainly happy. “The engine really bites,” he says. .

World premiere: new Mercedes-Benz minibuses featuring unique technology The pioneering technology modules of the Sprinter City 75 Sprinter City 75: flagship of minibus model series Sprinter City at the IAA International Motor Show Stuttgart / Dortmund – Four model series, finally totalling over 20 models, one name: Mercedes‑Benz minibuses. The IAA International Motor Show for Commercial Vehicles in Hanover (20 - 27 September) will see the unveiling of the new minibus generation, which benefits from the advantages of the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter while offering unique technology modules. World premiere: new Mercedes-Benz minibuses featuring unique technology The new Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter forms the basis for an all-new generation of the successful minibuses bearing the three-pointed star. As before, they comprise the model series Sprinter City, Sprinter Transfer, Sprinter Mobility and Sprinter Travel. The names stand for operations in regular service, as a versatile shuttle bus, for transport of passengers with limited mobility, and for tourist transport. A stand-out role is played here by the all-new Sprinter City 75 with its exclusive technology. At 8.5 metres long, this regular-service bus has seats for up to 38 passengers and features a unique frame structure. Concealed under its attractive body is some unique technology, such as a special long wheelbase of 5095 mm, which provides the basis for a spacious low-floor platform between the axles. This can be put to flexible use with tip-up seats, wheelchair and pram bays, seating with a quick-change securing system or as standing space. Just as important is the heavy-duty rear axle, developed and manufactured exclusively for the Mercedes‑Benz minibuses. Its greater load-carrying capacity of 5.0 t provides the basis for a permissible gross vehicle weight of 6.8 t. Alongside the new Sprinter City 75 is the somewhat more compact Sprinter City 45. The versatile Sprinter Transfer takes to the starting line with a comprehensive line-up. Its four models range from the 5.9 metre long Sprinter Transfer 23 to the 7.7 metre Sprinter Transfer 55, which features an extended rear end that complements the design perfectly. The Sprinter Mobility is the model series aimed specifically at carrying passengers with restricted mobility. The compact Sprinter Mobility 23 benefits from having a permissible gross vehicle weight of just 3.5 t. The Sprinter Mobility 45 deserves particular attention: a new raised floor has been added over the wheel arches. This allows two wheelchairs to stand alongside each other at the level of the rear axle. The model start-up of the new minibuses will be staggered and will reflect the availability of the Sprinter: it will start later this year with the Sprinter Transfer 23 and 35, the Sprinter Mobility 23 and the completely re-engineered Sprinter City 75. The rest of the models in these series will follow next year, as will all models of the Sprinter Travel. Once the model changeover is complete, by the autumn of 2019, the product range will comprise more than 20 left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive models. Sprinter City 75: flagship of minibus model series Sprinter City at German International Motor Show The focus at the International Motor Show is on the new Sprinter City 75. With a length of 8.5 metres, it boasts an impressive size while closing the gap between the minibuses and the Mercedes-Benz Citaro. The vehicle on show is in "Silberstein Metallic". On the inside, the midibus is invitingly fitted out with "Gaya Wood Yellowstone" flooring, fully upholstered seats with "Imperial Blue” covers as well as "Evo Steel" vertical handrails with blue stop request buttons. The spacious low-floor area can be put to versatile use: a wheelchair bay is located behind the driver's area, complemented by two double seats as well as two folding seats each on the driver's and the door side. The rear is designed to accommodate another 12 "City Star Sprinter" seats. The driver sits on a heated suspension seat. The equipment includes a leather multifunction steering wheel, Mercedes‑Benz User Experience MBUX multimedia system with high-resolution 10.25 inch touchscreen as well as an electrically operated roller sunshade. Driver's area and passenger compartment are provided with separate air conditioning. Assistance systems such as Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Braking Assist and finally the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system are examples of the outstanding level of safety.

There's the man responsible for successfully turning Navistar around.........President and CEO Troy Clarke.

International Trucks Press Release / September 10, 2018 International Truck is proud to thank the men and women that keep our economy moving. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. #ThankATruckDriver .

Detroit Press Release / September 10, 2018 .