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MAN at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016: a future-proof portfolio MAN is presenting its new future-proof portfolio at the IAA in Hanover - the world's largest trade fair for commercial vehicles. MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / September 21, 2016 With the world première of the new MAN TGE, MAN is extending its product portfolio to include vehicles with a permissible gross weight starting at 3.0 tonnes, making it a full service provider for all transport requirements. MAN’s strong brand presence is rounded off by engines with new power levels, finely tuned transmissions, new interior and exterior design features focussing on the MAN lion trademark, as well as the introduction of the latest member of their coach family, the NEOPLAN Tourliner. At the same time, the traditional Munich-based manufacturer is preparing for the logistics of the future with new digital products and services. A particular highlight of this year's IAA is the world première of MAN's new transporter product range, TGE. This commercial vehicle for distribution transport and the building trade can handle permissible gross weights from 3.0 to 5.5 tonnes, thus making MAN a full service provider. The new MAN TGE will be available in numerous customisable variants, boasting the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and an impressive payload of up to 1.5 tonnes. The completely new diesel engine generation installed in the vehicles is characterised by its durability, reliability and economy, promising new peak performances for the new MAN TGE when it comes to efficiency and the environment. At the same time, state-of-the-art assistance systems offer maximum safety and the usual professional MAN service is of course always at hand. More power and a new design In terms of design, MAN will be presenting a wide range of new features at the IAA. With regard to exterior design, greater emphasis will be placed on the MAN lion as an emotional marker. Appearing in a bold new design against a shiny black background, the lion on the chrome clasp above the grille is now even more prominent. The interior also devotes more attention to the lion, while the newly developed bright colours and fabrics for all textile surfaces create a completely new sense of space. The changes to the exterior and interior will be implemented on all new vehicles in the TGL, TGM, TGS and TGX series. With the new PerformanceLine edition of the TGX with an output of up to 640 HP, MAN combines top performance with equally high design standards in their strongest model. The third generation of the tried-and-tested TGX EfficientLine was able to demonstrate even further improvements to its economic fuel savings potential during a 4000 km comparison run across Europe against its predecessor. Also on the trip was TÜV SÜD, which confirmed that the MAN TGX EfficientLine 3 provides additional fuel savings of 6.35% compared to the MAN TGX EfficientLine 2. MAN Truck & Bus will also be presenting a range of measures designed to optimise the D26 and D38 engines at the IAA. The new engines offer more torque and greater performance with lower consumption. The new D26 and D38 engines also feature a new, more reactive catalyst material for the SCR system, which means that combustion and exhaust gas treatment can be optimised so that consumption is reduced even further. The top engine model with 640 HP, which was previously reserved solely for heavy-duty versions, is now available for almost all variants of the MAN TGX D38. All other power levels have been increased by 20 HP respectively, meaning that MAN now offers 540 HP and 580 HP with the new D38. The tried-and-tested D26 engine also benefits from an additional 20 HP and 200 Nm in its new version, reaching a peak performance of 500 HP. In addition to the numerous emission-reducing measures, this engine now features the electronically-regulated engine brake EVBec as standard. The two tried-and-tested MAN engine series D08 and D20 also come with a range of new features, which contribute to further reductions in fuel consumption while helping to maintain the engines' proven reliability. A new member of the family and a wide range of new features The NEOPLAN Tourliner is making its world debut in the bus sector as a new entry model in the field of premium coaches. The flexible usage possibilities, the large number of assistance systems and the excellent efficiency make the new NEOPLAN Tourliner a real all-rounder in its field. All new bus models also benefit from improved engine and transmission functions that offer increased torque and output as part of the optimised drive train, all whilst retaining the same low levels of consumption. With its comprehensive bus portfolio, MAN has the perfect solution for every requirement in the field of intercity buses, city buses and coaches. City buses with a variety of available drive concepts already provide solutions for a modern public transport system, with the MAN Lion’s City CNG, for example, allowing for CO2-free operation thanks to the use of biogas. The MAN Lion’s City Hybrid reduces fuel consumption by recovering the kinetic energy used for braking and coasting. All coach and intercity chassis also feature the latest assistance systems, which contribute to safety, comfort and efficiency. Another innovation in this area that will be presented at the IAA is the latest generation of pre-emptive cruise control systems, MAN EfficientCruise, which now for the first time features the EfficientRoll freewheel function that permits further optimisations to the fuel efficiency of MAN and NEOPLAN coaches. The MAN and NEOPLAN coaches also meet accessibility requirements stipulated for long-distance transport services in each segment. Digital solutions With its new digital products and services, MAN is paving the way for the logistics of the future. At the IAA 2016, MAN is devoting a special platform to RIO – the new brand in the field of digital solutions from Volkswagen Truck & Bus. RIO is an open, cross-manufacturer business and technology platform that provides individual and uniquely intuitive digital services for the entire transportation and logistics ecosystem. Digital recording and processing and wide-reaching, cross-company utilisation of data forms the basis for the intelligent control of logistical processes. The transport chain is made up of both data providers and data users. As the initiator of RIO, MAN is responsible for its development within the Volkswagen Truck & Bus Group. Electric mobility With regard to eMobility, MAN will be introducing a number of innovations at the IAA 2016. As well as presenting the fully electric MAN Lion’s City articulated bus as a concept vehicle and introducing different charging infrastructure concepts, MAN Truck & Bus will also be showcasing a TGS semitrailer tractor with electric drive for use in applications relating to inner-city night-time supply. Optimised for use with a city semitrailer, the concept vehicle offers a high load volume with a low tare weight, and is free from emissions (CO2, NOx, noise). Thanks to its many years of experience with electrified drivetrains and the electrification of further components in the MAN Lion's City Hybrid, MAN Truck & Bus is in an excellent position to provide transport companies with a practical and efficient solution in the electric bus segment. MAN relies on a modular approach, through which charging technology can be selected and combined as needed, with the number of storage modules depending on the required range and transport capacity. In 2018, MAN will be sending a pre-series bus version of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) for field testing as part of its eMobility roadmap. Series production of a 100% electrically-driven city bus will commence before 2020. The technological expertise from the eMobility modular system in the bus sector will in future also be available for electric truck applications. In addition, MAN’s membership in the Volkswagen Group means that it can utilise synergies within the Group and draw value from the dynamics of the passenger car sector. MAN Latin America at the IAA MAN Latin America will also be attending the trade fair, showcasing their truck range with two Constellation type trucks. The first is as a VW Constellation CNG truck with emission levels that meet the Euro 6 standard, the second a VW Constellation anniversary model, which celebrates its 10th anniversary with an improved transmission and high-quality interior details. The focus here is on environmental aspects, with the environmentally-friendly driver's cab partly fitted out with recycled materials. The third trade fair exhibit presented by MAN Latin America at the IAA 2016 is a Volksbus powered by sugar cane diesel. IAA 2016 MAN Trucks Image Bank – http://bildarchiv.man.de/index.php/main?level=0&catId=11805&mainCatId=530&catName=IAA&lang=en .

Iveco Trucks / September 21, 2016 IVECO Z TRUCK: the Zero-impact concept truck that anticipates the shift to green energy and autonomous driving in long-distance haulage Iveco presents its world premiere IVECO Z TRUCK, the long-haul concept truck that breaks away from every constraint to be a zero-impact vehicle for a totally sustainable transport system. IVECO Z TRUCK delivers: Zero CO2 emissions through optimized Liquefied Natural Gas technology and the use of Bio-methane. The concept is based on a heavy truck running on Bio-LNG with conformable tanks, enhanced aerodynamics and a waste heat recovery system, to deliver long-haul transport with autonomy of 2,200 km and virtually zero CO2 emissions. Zero accidents through the advanced use of automated driving technologies. It defines how new technologies and autonomous driving will change the role of the driver, who will become an on-board logistics operator. Zero stress and Zero waste of time with the driver-centred design: the cab is freed from traditional constraints to be reconfigured according to the different uses (driving, automated driving, office work, resting) and the HMI (Human Machine Interface) to adapt the way it provides information as needed – the right information, at the right time, in the right place. IVECO Z TRUCK takes a step into the future anticipating the way alternative energy, new technologies and automated driving will change the driver’s life. Its pioneering approach has resulted this concept being protected by 29 patents. Pierre Lahutte, Iveco Brand President comments: “We are facing a revolution triggered by the concern for the environment, the economy, and safety on and around vehicles. With our focus on our values of sustainability, TCO, technology and business partnership with our customers, at Iveco we have been working to constantly reduce the impact of our vehicles with alternative fuels such as bio-LNG, and putting the driver and the customer at the centre of our technological and design development. With IVECO Z TRUCK and its 29 patents, we are defining where our efforts could lead us in the future: a vehicle with a human dimension, designed to accommodate comfortably and safely the work and leisure activities of the driver, adapting each time to his needs. We are defining a future of long-haul freight transport that is totally sustainable – a vehicle that has zero impact on its environment, with zero emissions and zero accidents.” In 2014, Iveco unveiled at the IAA its Iveco Vision, a Van concept, which conceived the vehicle as a business platform designed to facilitate every aspect of the driver’s workday. Many of the ideas introduced in the Vision concept have since become reality in the New Daily. Today, IVECO Z TRUCK takes the next step into the future and anticipates the way new technologies and automated driving could change the role of the drivers, their activities and their workday in the long distance haulage business. Next generation LNG Truck uses up to 33% less fuel and dramatically cuts CO2 emissions IVECO Z TRUCK features a new generation LNG engine running on Bio-methane, which is derived from refined biogas. This fuel, which plays a key role in CNH Industrial’s quest to develop sustainable transport modes on its path to Zero emissions, ensures low CO2 and ultra low PM emission. This LNG-fuelled engine develops 460 hp and 2,000 Nm torque, and features a 16-gear automated transmission with Powershift in the upper gears. Iveco’s commitment to innovation and constant evolution in the area of the LNG technology is also embraced by PETRONAS Lubricants International, which supported the development of IVECO Z TRUCK. In fact, LNG used in conjunction with PETRONAS Urania low viscosity engine oils, contributes to reaching the Zero emissions target, further improving fuel efficiency. IVECO Z TRUCK features MICHELIN X® LINE™ ENERGY™, the first range to be awarded the AAA grading in rolling resistance, which saves long-haul convoys up to one litre of fuel per 100 km. The tyres feature RFID embedded tags, which can track each tyre throughout its life cycle, providing information such as type, size, model name, wear, performance or temperature. Used with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System sensors on the rims, they can also provide pressure data. IVECO Z TRUCK adopts a new concept tank developed with SAG. It is made of aluminium insulated with a new system called MLI (Multi Layer Insulation), a reflective foil that protects from heat radiation. It features a technology that allows for a squared shape, which makes it possible to optimise the use of space and accommodate two tanks with a single recharge. The two tanks have a total capacity of 1200 litres, resulting in autonomy of 2,200 km – 60% more than the current Stralis NP, and even more than a diesel vehicle. An on-board Rankine Cycle Waste Heat Recovery system exploits exhaust gas as a heat source to recover energy, with the result of a further fuel economy gain while driving. IVECO Z TRUCK’s approach to achieving the Zero accidents goal is based on active and preventive safety systems as the most effective approach for road safety. A full set of sensors around the vehicle enables the evolution towards automated driving, making the technological advance in full safety. From functional enhancement to the creation of a unique design for a living/working space IVECO Z TRUCK, designed by CNH Industrial Design Centre, makes a statement on how the future could be for truck drivers. It is shaped by its enhanced aerodynamics, by the improved safety and by the aim of creating a new living cab space. It imagines how automated driving will change the role of the driver, who will spend less time driving and more time doing office work. The concept enables the driver to reconfigure the cab layout according to the use he/she wishes to make of the truck at the time: driving in an urban context, highway or autonomous driving on motorways, taking care of office work, relaxing or sleeping overnight. When the vehicle is parked, the driver can reconfigure the interior of the cab to fully exploit the living and sharing aspect. The sliding wall at the rear slides back automatically, adding 500 mm interior length and increasing the living space. This makes it possible to use all the features and amenities the driver may need, such as a foldable bed, shower, kitchen, fridge, sink and entertainment wall. The HMI is designed to ensure the driver has full, all-round visibility and to provide adaptive information: this means exactly the right information, in the right place, at the right time. The information on the truck’s functions is projected on the smart windshield as it becomes necessary and changes according to what the driver needs at the time. This includes active connectivity with Michelin’s tyres, which provides real time data on tyre pressure, temperature and usage – information that can significantly improve the driver’s safety. The seat, steering wheel system, pedals and controls console form a self-contained unit that is suspended independently from the cab for the smoothest ride. The air conditioning system provides ideal conditions around the driver’s seat, creating a Climatic Bubble that encloses the driving platform, so that the driver enjoys ideal temperature conditions with no disturbance from air flows. IVECO Z TRUCK breaks away from current constraints with completely new thinking and ideas on energy efficiency and waste heat recovery, on ergonomics, on the way the vehicle and driver interact and communicate – new ideas that are protected by 29 patents. Iveco Press Release - http://www.iveco.com/en-us/press-room/release/Documents/2016/Iveco_IAA_IVECO_Z_Truck_ENG.pdf Iveco Z image bank - http://www.iveco.com/en-us/press-room/photo/pages/press-gallery.aspx?CollectionId=156&Title=IAA 2016 . .

DAF Trucks Press Release / September 21, 2016 DAF Connect is an intelligent fleet management system that constantly provides you with information so that, as a transport operator, you can monitor important matters promptly. .

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Volvo Group Displays Zero-Emission Capable Drayage Truck at 2016 SEJ Conference Volvo Group Press Release / September 22, 2016 Volvo Group North America will display its Integrated Technology Truck – a zero-emission capable Mack Pinnacle model designed for port drayage applications – at the 26th annual Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Sacramento, California Sept. 21-25. Featuring an innovative diesel-electric hybrid system, the truck utilizes geo-fencing technology to switch between diesel and zero-emission operation. The drayage truck, which was first displayed at the Advanced Clean Technology (ACT) Expo 2016, was built as part of a South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)-sponsored project and is capable of zero-emission operation thanks to the integration of a Mack MP7 [Volvo D11] diesel engine with a parallel hybrid system and lithium-ion battery pack. Other lightweight and aerodynamic-enhancing components were added to maximize the benefits of the hybrid technology and extend the truck’s zero-emission range. “Congestion and the associated pollution at freight-intensive locations is a growing concern,” said Susan Alt, Volvo Group senior vice president of public affairs. “By taking a complete vehicle approach, we were able to design a package of technologies to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions for a drayage application. We’re proud of our collaboration with SCAQMD to design and develop a unique solution to help them achieve their transportation and air quality objectives.” The truck relies on geo-fencing capabilities similar to those enabled by Mack’s “GuardDog” Connect telematics platform to switch between zero-emission and diesel-hybrid operating modes. Geo-fencing establishes a virtual “fence,” or boundary, as determined by GPS coordinates. The onboard hardware can then identify each time the truck passes through the boundary. When inside the zero-emission geo-fence – which includes locations with the heaviest freight traffic, such as a port – the truck operates in a zero-emission, pure electric mode. When outside the zero-emission geo-fence – such as on the way to a rail yard or distribution center – the clean diesel engine is activated, enabling hybrid operation and recharging of the batteries. The Mack drayage truck, with its suite of integrated technologies, is currently participating in a project with a second truck funded by the California Energy Commission to expand the zero emission and geo-fencing capabilities in a drayage fleet at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Volvo Group also announced that it will be part of a SCAQMD-sponsored Zero Emission Drayage Truck Demonstration Project funded by the California Air Resources Board. That project will integrate additional technologies to the trucks, including a cooperative intelligent transportation system to help reduce air pollution at California ports.

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Daimler’s take on urban trucking Fleet Owner / September 20, 2016 Advanced eTruck, van and bus concept vehicles are unveiled at world’s largest commercial vehicle show Advanced truck and bus technology for urban environments have taken center stage for Daimler at IAA 2016, the world’s largest commercial vehicle show. Having introduced its autonomous long-haul truck technology at the last IAA show in 2014, this time Daimler’s truck group rolled out a concept “Urban eTruck” with a 200 km range, while it’s van division showed an always-connected light vehicle meant to integrate last-mile delivery into advanced supply chain distribution systems. Using technology first shown in its Future Truck back in 2014, Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Bus group this year also premiered the MB Future Bus with autonomous driving capability. The Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck is a fully electric 6x2 cabover with refrigerated body and 26-ton GVW. Power is delivered by two electric motors mounted at the drive wheel ends. A modular battery package design allows users to specify the proper storage capacity for their individual operations, with the standard three-battery module providing a range of up to 200 km, according to Daimler. A more compact two-battery module offers increased payload for shorter distances, and a four-battery package extends range at the cost of carrying capacity. All three rely on regenerative braking to recharge the batteries during operation. Inside the concept Urban eTruck, twin 12-in. displays provide all control and operating information while automated drive controls adjust vehicle speed and braking based on actual road and traffic conditions. Battery-charge state and use forecasts are also always displayed, allowing drivers to choose from power, normal and “eco” drive modes depending on available battery power and need. Central to the Urban eTruck’s efficiency is full integration with Daimler’s FleetBoard telematics system. It not only allows dispatchers to remotely monitor the truck’s operations, but helps them plan routes and loads to maximize the electric truck’s efficiency. Daimler said standard production of this type of urban truck “would be conceivable from the start of the next decade.” Similar but in a smaller package, the Mercedes Benz Vision Van is a concept vehicle designed to function as an element in an integrated and digitally connected supply chain system. An electrically powered zero-emissions vehicle with a range of up to 270 km, it is intended for last-mile deliveries completed by autonomous drones. It functions as part of a fully automated cargo management system that picks orders, sequences packages, optimizes routes and automates vehicle loading. The van’s interior workspace uses a joy-stick control, eliminating steering wheel, pedals and center console for a large driver work area. Building on the autonomous driving technology introduced in the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck in 2014, the MB Future Bus takes that technology a few steps further for urban applications. Its ‘CityPilot” system can operate fully autonomously for up to 20 km, handling all steering, accelerating and braking by reading road signs and traffic lights, detecting obstacles and pedestrians and operating the bus doors at stops. The concept bus is based on the current MB Citaro bus, but employs an unusual passenger compartment design Daimler says is based on public parks and squares. Passengers can chose between a standing room only “express” area for short trips or a ‘lounge” with asymmetrically placed seating for longer ones. Overhead consoles with 43-in. monitors keep passengers fully informed and entertained. While the concept bus shown at IAA is powered by MB 6-cyl. diesel, the company says it could also be fitted with its M936G natural gas engine or a forthcoming battery-powered electric drive for city buses due in 2018. .

Fleet Owner / September 20, 2016 Kenworth expanded its T880 with a set-forward front axle configuration at the ConcreteWorks show hosted by the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA). The new configuration, named the T880S, is designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications, the company said. “The new T880S advances Kenworth’s heritage of providing fleets and truck operators with industry-leading, rugged and reliable vocational trucks that deliver excellent performance,” said Jason Skoog, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “Available with a 114-inch BBC and best-in-class 28-inch bumper setting, tare weight is minimized, weight distribution is optimized, Federal Bridge Formula can easily be met, and body installations are enhanced.” According to the company, the bumper setting is important in spec’ing Bridge Formula chassis required to stay under the 40-foot length limit. Also offered are 29.5-inch and 31.5-inch bumper settings. Truck operators can specify the mixer tapered (114-inch BBC), dump tapered (115.5-inch BBC) or straight box bumpers (117.5-inch BBC) in a variety of finishes and materials. Removable and cast center-mounted tow hooks are available, depending on bumper selection, Kenworth said. The new T880S is available with a set-forward front axle ranging from 14,600 to 22,800 lbs., the company noted. Single, tandem or tridem drive axles and a wide variety of factory-installed lift axles, are among a range of options. “This T880S has excellent visibility, enhanced by a 3.6-inch lower hood crown than the legacy Kenworth W900S for up to four feet of additional ground visibility,” according to Kenworth. “Utilizing technology from the proven T880 product line, the newly styled, complex reflector halogen headlight provides projector beam lighting performance without the extra cost, along with a thick, polycarbonate lens and UV inhibitor for long life.” The T880 and T880S are standard with the 12.9-liter Paccar MX-13 engine, which provides up to 500-hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. Kenworth Press Release - http://www.kenworth.com/news/news-releases/2016/september/t880s/ .

Daimler looks to revolutionize urban deliveries with electric vehicles Truck News / September 22, 2016 With 70% of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, Daimler demonstrated at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show how it plans to make cities more livable. “We will make distribution in big cities emissions-free very soon,” said Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, head of Daimler Trucks globally. At the heart of its announcements at the show was a new all-electric and fully connected concept Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, which the company says will be able to produce no local emissions or noise. The triple axle concept truck has a gross weight rating of 26 tons and can perform as well as a diesel-powered truck, Daimler said. Bernhard said better batteries that are available for less money will soon make electric urban delivery vehicles viable. “Urban areas will get more complex and our cars and trucks should make life easier,” said chief designer Gorden Wagener. “The Urban eTruck is a prime example that beauty and intelligence can go hand in hand in our commercial vehicles.” Daimler showed the eTruck to a gathering of more than 600 guests from 36 countries on the eve of the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show. The company reduced the weight impairment normally associated with electric vehicles to just 1,700 kgs. The truck is propelled by an electrically powered rear axle, with electric motors adjacent to the wheel hubs. The truck can operate in auto, agile and eco modes, depending on battery power levels and the requirements of the route. The eTruck can travel 200 kms on a single charge and can be recharged in less than two hours, according to Sven Ennerst, head of product engineering and global procurement for Daimler. Drivers can view in real-time the planned and actual range and the truck will switch modes when necessary to conserve power and ensure it reaches its destination. Daimler also announced an all-electric Fuso eCanter medium-duty truck, which will be offered in Europe, Japan and the US in 2018. It has a 100-km range and reduces total cost of operation by 40%, the company announced. Daimler said as much as 80% of urban transport involves routes of no more than 50 kms per day, making the eCanter an ideal vehicle. Only four batteries are needed to power the truck for the day, but for routes that extend to 100 kms or more, a fifth battery is available. Daimler projects the operational savings will provide a payback in less than three years. Daimler also enhanced the safety of its urban delivery trucks with the introduction of Active Brake Assist 4, its first brake assist system with pedestrian detection. Automated alerts and active braking are employed at speeds of up to 50 km/h when a pedestrian is detected. A new Sideguard Assist system uses short-range radar to detect objects – including pedestrians and cyclists – along the right-hand side of the vehicle. Visual and audible alerts are issued so the driver can prevent contact with objects or people along the side of the truck. The new safety systems are being offered on Mercedes-Benz trucks in Europe. Of course, many urban deliveries are completed via van, and Daimler introduced a new Vision Van concept for this purpose. The electrically powered Vision Van comes complete with roof-mounted drones that can fetch a package from the cargo compartment and deliver it to a receiver. The drones have a range of 10 kms and payload capacity of two kilograms. Mercedes will be producing fully electric eDrive vans by 2018, the company announced. Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-Benz vans, insisted performance won’t be compromised when compared to today’s diesel-fueled vans. The Vision Van features a 75 kW electric drive system that can run up to 270 kms with no local emissions or noise.

New Cascadia will set benchmark for industry, Daimler’s Bernhard says Truck News / September 22, 2016 The North American truck market is down 10% this year, with Daimler predicting total demand for Class 8 trucks will come in at about 145,000 units. Classes 6-8 orders will tally about 221,000 units, down from 245,000 last year, according to Daimler Trucks head Wolfgang Bernhard, who addressed the North American trucking press during a media roundtable at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show. Challenges for truck manufacturers such as Daimler extend beyond North American boundaries as well. Brazil, for example, is down 32% this year. “In Brazil, an already bad situation got worse,” Bernhard said. “The economy has come to a complete standstill.” Other global markets, however, are proving to be more resilient. Demand in Europe is up 17% this year, Japan is up 2% and India 19%. In North America, Daimler takes some consolation from the fact it has grown its Classes 6-8 market share to a record 41.1% year to date. Globally, Daimler will produce fewer than a half million trucks this year, below last year’s totals and in line with its production from 2012. Bernhard said it’s difficult to pinpoint why the North American market has dropped off so suddenly. “Freight rates are okay, utilization is okay, it’s hard to see what happened,” he said. “Customers are still very much interested. It’s not that we don’t have traffic and customers coming to us. There is just a little hesitation and that could dissolve after the election or when the mood gets more positive.” Meanwhile, Bernhard said Daimler is focusing on three key areas: technological leadership, global market presence and intelligent platforms. The new Cascadia, with an 8% fuel economy improvement over the existing Cascadia, will allow the company to maintain its leadership in North America, Bernhard contended. “The new Cascadia will set a new benchmark in the industry,” he predicted. Bernhard also spoke of the importance of connectivity. “We will be equipping almost 100% of our vehicles with our truck data center,” he said. “It enables us to connect the truck to the Internet and transmit all the data that might be of interest for all interested parties, in real-time. It gives us completely new insights with respect to fuel efficiency on the fleet level but also, all kinds of events that influence fuel efficiency.” Bernhard also mentioned two new safety systems Daimler is introducing in Europe: Active Brake Assist 4 and Sideguard Assist. Both are industry firsts, he noted. Daimler continues to expand the use of shared components across global markets and to advance vertical integration. In North America, 94% of Daimler trucks are powered by its own engines and 65% of new trucks are being spec’d with Daimler’s DT12 automated transmission. Bernhard also showed some renewed enthusiasm for electrification, admitting he previously took a more skeptical view of the technology. “Battery technology has changed more drastically than we ever could have hoped for,” he said. “With changes in batteries and cell technology, there comes a point where suddenly the performance of those cells goes up.” Bernhard said battery performance has improved 2.5-fold while cost has come down by about the same margin. “Now we are meeting a tipping point,” he said, predicting electrically driven vehicles will become viable by the end of this decade for commercial trucks in urban environments. “It is a question of time until most of our city traffic will be electrical,” he said. “It’s coming.”

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DAF Trucks Press Release / September 21, 2016 Product innovations highlighting ‘DAF Transport Efficiency’ ‘DAF Transport Efficiency’ is DAF’s overall theme at IAA 2016 - which is being held in Hanover from 22 till 29 September. DAF Trucks is exhibiting its full, industry-leading product and services range. DAF offers the most efficient total transport solutions with the highest return per kilometer. The new and innovative DAF Connect fleet management system optimizes fleet and driver performance and enhances logistic efficiency. Innovations to the reliable and efficient PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines in the popular LF and CF distribution trucks provide the perfect balance of power, torque and fuel efficiency. DAF Transport Efficiency showcases the company’s heritage in providing lowest operating cost and highest fuel economy. DAF is further demonstrating its commitment to environmental and fuel economy leadership with its Innovation truck. Innovative DAF Connect on-line fleet management system - Connecting truck and home base for 24/ 7 real-time information - Unique open platform - Optimized truck and driver performance - Enhanced logistics efficiency New PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engine offerings - More power and torque - Improved fuel efficiency – up to 4% DAF Innovation truck demonstrating advanced technology - Electrification - Hybridization - Aerodynamic optimization DAF continues industry-leading position in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions The DAF stand will be located in Hall 17 of the exhibition complex. Occupying an area of 2,500 m2, it will showcase the complete product range, setting the standard in quality, low operating cost and vehicle performance. The DAF trucks on display include the LF for distribution transport, the versatile CF for a wide variety of applications and the flagship XF for heavy and long distance transport. To highlight the importance that DAF and its 1,000 sales and service dealers attach to a full range of services to support their class leading products, PACCAR Financial, PacLease, PACCAR Parts, TRP and DAF MultiSupport Repair and Maintenance are presented prominently at the DAF IAA stand. DAF Connect fleet management system At the IAA DAF is launching DAF Connect, an innovative fleet management system, offering the operator real-time information on the performance of his vehicles and drivers. Information on vehicle location, fuel consumption, mileage, fleet utilization and idle time are clearly presented in an on-line dashboard, which can be tailored to customer requirements. The user-friendly dashboard can be configured to provide comprehensive fuel reports with current and historical data that compares the fleet’s vehicles and drivers. The Live Fleet View feature provides all the information needed about the location of the fleet in order to enable optimal planning including distances, routes and driving time for the vehicle and driver. Operators receive self-defined alerts when deviations occur in areas like speed, route, location and fuel consumption so they can immediately improve fleet performance. DAF Connect optimizes vehicle availability, reduces operational cost and enhances logistical efficiency. DAF Connect also allows the transport operator to effectively plan repair & maintenance and take advantage of tailor-made advice by DAF using DAF Connect. “With DAF Connect we are entering a new era of supporting our customers to achieve the highest profitability per kilometer”, commented Richard Zink, DAF Trucks’ Director Marketing & Sales. DAF Connect will be available in the fourth quarter of 2016 and leads the industry in quality, operating speed, user-friendliness and its ability to compare performance of individual vehicles. Richard Zink added, “We are teaming up with leading independent fleet management information suppliers to have an open platform available. This is important for fleets who own DAF and other truck brands, as well as DAF fleets that already invested in fleet management systems.” Optimized PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines for DAF LF and CF As part of the DAF Transport Efficiency philosophy, DAF is introducing innovations to the successful DAF LF and CF distribution trucks with PACCAR PX engines. Higher torque at lower revs contributes to enhanced driver comfort and better fuel efficiency. These engine enhancements in combination with the new, faster drivelines reduce engine revolutions up to 300 rpm at a cruising speed of 85 km/h and provides up to 4% better fuel efficiency. New software and optimized heat and air management for the efficient and reliable 4.5 litre PACCAR PX-5 and 6.7 litre PACCAR PX-7 engines have increased torque by up to 12%. Maximum torque of the 4 cylinder PACCAR PX-5 engine in the DAF LF series now goes up to 850 Nm at 1,200 – 1,500 rpm, and for the PACCAR PX-7 engine in the DAF LF and CF, torque reaches 1,200 Nm at 1,100 – 1,700 rpm. DAF’s continued focus on Transport Efficiency To underline DAF’s aim to further strengthen its industry leading position in fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions, one of DAF’s Innovation trucks has a prominent position at the DAF IAA stand. “We continue to develop additional fuel savings and CO2 emissions reduction opportunities to maintain our cost advantage and environmental leadership”, says Ron Borsboom, Director Product Development. “The Innovation truck illustrates next generation technologies, such as hybridization and electrification. Additional features under development include waste heat recovery and predictive, connected and collaborative driving which was successfully demonstrated during the European Truck Platooning Challenge earlier this year.” Over the last decade, average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of a long distance truck have been reduced by 14%, commented Ron Borsboom. “Additional steps will be made, with the new masses and dimensions legislation approved by the European Parliament. Enhanced aerodynamics will result in reduced CO2 emissions. There is also an opportunity to improve the driver’s field of vision. Additional packaging space can be created for future fuel efficiency enhancing technologies as demonstrated in the Innovation truck. Once the legislation is finalised, the industry will have the opportunity to invest in solutions which make further CO2 reductions and enhanced safety possible. We look forward to the final rules.” 20 years a PACCAR Company Twenty years ago, DAF Trucks became part of PACCAR, one of the largest truck manufacturers in the world. A global success story was born. The impressive investments during the last two decades include new trucks and engines and a state-of-the-art engine test center in Eindhoven. These and other investments strengthen DAF’s leading position in the development of clean, reliable and highly efficient vehicles. New PACCAR Distribution Centers in Hungary, The Netherlands and Russia guarantee customers immediate supply for after-market parts. In Westerlo, Belgium, a completely new cab paint shop is being built, which will be the most advanced and environmentally friendly of its kind when opened in 2017. In Europe, DAF is the fastest growing and one of the most successful truck manufacturers. Market share in the heavy segment has been increased from 9% in 1996 to 16% in the first half of this year, with market leadership in the heavy tractor segment. DAF’s success is also expanding outside Europe. In South America, Russia, Africa and Asia, the quality and efficiency of DAF trucks is highly appreciated. DAF is the market leader in Israel and the number 1 European brand in Taiwan. DAF opened sales subsidiaries in Russia and Turkey to grow in those markets. In Brazil a new DAF manufacturing plant was built. “More and more operators recognize the quality, efficiency and durability of DAF trucks”, commented Preston Feight, DAF Trucks president. “In 1996, DAF produced 25,000 trucks, a number that doubled to more than 50,000 last year. With a great range of trucks and services and a dense network of professional, independent dealers, DAF is well positioned to expand its business worldwide.” The following vehicles are on display at the DAF stand in Hall 17 (stand number B20): LF 150 4x2 rigid with Day Cab – Silent version LF 210 4x2 rigid with Day Cab LF 290 4x2 rigid with Extended Cab CF 320 6x2 rigid with Day Cab and VDL hook lift system CF 440 4x2 tractor with Space Cab – Silent version CF 440 6x4 rigid with Day Cab and Meiller tipper body XF 440 4x2 tractor with Space Cab – Silent version XF 440 6x2 rigid with Space Cab and BDF demountable body XF 460 4x2 tractor with Super Space Cab – 91 cm low deck version XF 510 4x2 tractor with Super Space Cab XF 510 4x2 tractor with Super Space Cab – IAA Special Edition XF Innovation truck .

Chats about truck industry’s future preceded VW, Navistar deal Truck News / September 22, 2016 Discussions between Navistar and Volkswagen, which recently led to the formation of a strategic alliance between the two truck makers, began in March and initially focused on the future of the trucking industry as a whole. That, according to Navistar CEO Troy Clarke and Volkswagen Truck & Bus boss Andreas Renschler, who this week met with the North American truck press at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show. “We started to talk about our visions of the future of the truck industry and that led to a series of opportunities to sit down and continue this dialogue about what the future of the industry looked like,” Clarke recalled of those early meetings. “At some point in time, we said why not see if there is something we can do together.” The deal, which say Volkswagen take a 16.6% stake in Navistar, will also see it bring its integrated powertrain to International trucks. The two companies will also source parts together on a global scale to drive out costs and will collaborate on the development of new technologies. “We are looking forward to a really successful alliance and I think we have a very, very good chance,” Renschler said. Volkswagen becomes one of Navistar’s largest shareholders as a result of the deal and will have two seats on the Navistar board. Clarke said “tremendous change” is coming to the truck industry over the next decade and that the company is better suited to address these opportunities while aligned with a global powerhouse such as Volkswagen. “It’s a really good thing,” Clarke said, noting customers and dealers have welcomed the recent announcement. “It is, from my point of view, a natural fit at the right moment,” Renschler added. That’s because Navistar is currently redesigning its vehicle line and Volkswagen is developing a new powertrain platform for its global markets. Joining forces now allows engineers from both companies to work together towards integrating those products. Renschler said it will be 2020 or 2021 before the new global powertrain is rolled out. Gaining a foothold in the North American market also allows Volkswagen to pursue its goal of becoming a “global champion,” Renschler added. Navistar benefits from gaining global scale and also gets a cash injection as the result of the deal. “It doesn’t solve all the problems but it creates opportunities that didn’t exist six months ago for us,” Clarke said. “Our business is operating as well as, or better than, it has in a long time,” he added. “We are well positioned for what’s next.”

Navistar, Volkswagen outline strategies for new partnership Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) / September 21, 2016 Even though there only a handful of players, the OEM truck business in North America is a complex market. All major players, save one, have relationships or ownership in countries that provide a global presence – Volvo and Mack, Daimler with Freightliner and Western Star and Paccar and DAF. Until two weeks ago, Navistar was the only player in the North American market without true international ties, and Volkswagen was a major European player without a stake in North America. That all changed with the announcement from Navistar and Volkswagen that the German truck and bus maker had secured a 16.6 percent stake in Navistar. Top brass from the two companies sat down with the North American press for a roundtable discussion of the new partnership and what it means for both companies as well as Navistar’s existing North American fleet customers and dealers. “We are looking forward to a successful alliance,” said Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus. “Navistar needs what we can offer drivetrain-wise – including engine, transmission and axle. [Volkswagen] is at the moment developing new product lines, and we can put all the requirements from Navistar into that development.” Dialogue between Navistar and Volkswagen – which also operates the MAN and Scania business units in Europe and abroad – began a year ago on opportunities to synergize and strengthen each company, culminating in Volkswagen’s recent investment. “You see a lot of change [in the trucking industry] and we are excited to have found a partner that looks at future the way we do and with whom we have a high degree of alignment,” said Troy Clarke, CEO of Navistar. “We have a common vision on how the industry will develop and how to address those issues. That we can do it better together makes it a perfect fit.” With its investment, Volkswagen now has an equal stake with Navistar’s two largest existing shareholders, according to Navistar CFO Walter Borst. “We’ll be able to explore advanced technologies, and for Navistar to do that on our own would be cost-prohibitive,” he added. The timing of Volkswagen’s investment couldn’t be better for Navistar, a company that is climbing back from the ill-fated decision to pursue exhaust gas recirculation technology to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 emissions standards when the rest of the industry ultimately went with selective catalytic reduction solution. “Unfortunately we turned left and they went right,” said Clarke. “We have done a lot to repair ourselves and make us a good partner but also are a good standalone company. Our business is operating as well as it has in a long time. This [partnership] doesn’t solve all the problems our company has, but it creates opportunities we didn’t have a few weeks ago.” Clarke said customer reaction from both large fleets and Navistar’s dealer network has been extremely positive in the two weeks since the announcement, but added that customers shouldn’t look for a new engine solution in the next few years. “We are going to look at where the industry will be 10 to 15 years from now and work back from that point,” said Clarke, but added the two companies will look for immediate opportunities to create working processes on new projects. “We are looking forward to understanding where those opportunities exist,” added Clarke, pointing to Volkswagen’s new RIO telematics and connectivity architecture as an example, a solution similar to Navistar’s OnCommand Connection solution in North America. Renschler pegged 2021 as a realistic target date for Volkswagen to deliver an engine solution developed specifically for the needs of Navistar’s customers in the North American market, but stressed the companies would share technologies to strengthen both brands as opposed to Volkswagen simply supplying a powertrain solution to Navistar customers. “As a group, we have potential because we can use components from each other and go into [emerging] markets,” said Renschler. “No one regional player alone can do that. We have a mission to bring transport to the next level and will move from being a hardware manufacturer to focus on transport efficiency. New drivetrain technology is one thing, but to enable our customers more profitable and more efficient, that is our goal. Renschler is no stranger to the North American truck market, having served as head of Daimler Trucks until two years ago, but noted a number of changes in the industry during that time, including the rapid adoption of automated manual transmissions, air disc brakes and now the push toward autonomous technology.

Fleet Owner / September 22, 2016 Dana Incorporated revealed new details about its Spicer global single axle for trucks, tractors, and coaches at the IAA Commercial Vehicles trade show. The company also announced enhancements to its Spicer Compact Series Plus driveshafts for trucks and buses ranging from 9 to 66 tons. Engineered for 6x2 and 4x2 axle configurations, this family of single-reduction, solo drive axles can be customized for vehicle applications with gross combination weight ratings of 32 to 45 tonnes (70,000 to 100,000 lbs.), Dana said. “Now available for pre-production testing, the Spicer global single axle offers increased mechanical efficiency and less weight than current offerings,” according to the company. “With improved operating efficiency and a higher payload, production units are scheduled to hit the market in 2018. The Spicer global single axle has been engineered on a flexible platform that combines design and production efficiency with various application-specific demands. This axle is the first to support ratios lower than 2:1 as part of a range of axle ratios designed for engine downspeeding.” “The regional market needs of today’s global commercial-vehicle manufacturers vary greatly, but Dana offers solutions that are truly localized to meet our customers’ specific requirements,” said Mark Wallace, president of Dana Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies. “The Spicer global single axle family delivers the increased efficiency that is required by the industry, along with regional customization that buyers demand. This axle can also be paired with a wide selection of Spicer driveshafts for a fully optimized drivetrain solution.” Dana said it also offers a range of synthetic gear lubricants, such as the Spicer XFE-75W90 axle lubricant, to further improve fuel economy. Dana also announced it is producing versions of its driveshaft for medium-duty vehicles, and a series of six models to support a full range of torque capacities will be available by the second quarter of 2017. “With the new Spicer Compact Series Plus driveshafts, our engineers have created a range of durable driveshafts that also helps original-equipment manufacturers meet growing efficiency standards,” Wallace said. “Our technological expertise combined with a comprehensive, flexible program to support global production demonstrates Dana’s proficiency in equipping trucks around the world with industry-leading solutions.”

Adaptive steering officially debuts on F-Series Fleet Owner / September 22, 2016 Introduced in the 2016 model year, Ford is now offering its electrically-assisted adaptive steering system on its 2017 Super Duty pickups. Ford Motor Co. officially took the wraps off its electrically-powered adaptive steering system for its 2017 model Super Duty pickup trucks – a technology the OEM introduced on the 2016 Ford Edge Sport SUV. Ford said it’s been awarded eight patents, with 11 more filed, for its adaptive steering package; a system that electronically increases or decreases steering gear ratios by 30% to boost highway steering “comfort” as well as improve low-speed maneuverability. Lodewijk Wijffels, Ford’s adaptive steering technical specialist, noted in a statement that this technology package – all contained within the steering wheel itself – combines together an electric motor, a small computer and a gear unit. Based on driver input and vehicle speed, the adaptive system can add or subtract rotations at the steering wheel, with up to one full revolution saved at low speeds when steering lock-to-lock, he explained. At low speeds, the system increases the angle of the front wheels as the steering wheel is turned – resulting in the driver needing to steer less to maneuver, Wijffels said. “At high speeds, the ratio is changed in such a way that vehicle response is more relaxed, more precise, and smoother than without the system,” he added. Adaptive steering contributes to delivering the best ride and steering of any Super Duty ever, with improved responsiveness and control. Ford noted that its adaptive steering package is “class-exclusive” adaptive steering for 2017 model Super Duty and Edge SUV, with the Super Duty featuring a specific setting for when in tow/haul mode to further “optimize” how the truck and trailer react to steering inputs. The OEM noted that adaptive steering is optional on the 2016 Ford Edge Titanium trim level. .