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Iveco Trucks Press Release / March 4, 2016 Batteries

Commercial Motor TV - sponsored by DAF Trucks / March 4, 2016

Commercial Motor TV - sponsored by DAF Trucks / March 4, 2016

Transport Engineer / March 3, 2016 Aggregates business Cemex has taken delivery of 11 eight-wheelers fitted with Hyva’s super-light FCA129 tipping cylinders – allowing each vehicle to achieve a full 20-tonne payload. Cemex national fleet engineer Paul Clarke says the business asked Hyva what it could offer over its existing tipping cylinder choice: “We’ve got a firm answer – a weight saving of some 20kg. Not a huge amount perhaps, but who wants to carry around unnecessary deadweight?” The FCA129 weighs 430kg and has been engineered specifically for aggregate operators using 32-tonne 8x4 tippers – it is not a scaled up version from a lighter vehicle category. Key to its light weight is a separate tank and ram design, which allows the non-load bearing oil tank to be made from industrial-grade plastic instead of steel. In addition to the 11 rigids, Cemex has also extended its 200-strong tipper fleet with nine tipping trailers, each fitted with Hyva FC169 tipping cylinders. Photo gallery - http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/transport-engineer-news/cemex-lightens-up-with-hyva-super-light-tipping-cylinders/116301/

Fleet Owner / March 3, 2016 International announced that its DuraStar and WorkStar truck models will be available with the Cummins ISL9 9L engine as an option. The trucks will continue to be offered with Navistar’s own N9 powerplant. The company also said the DuraStar is now available with the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation system. Both announcements were made this week at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “Adding the Cummins ISL9 to our line-up is a key part of our strategy to offer the most comprehensive options of proven components in the industry to our customers,” said Bill Kozek, president, Truck and Parts. "The addition of the Cummins ISL9 to DuraStar and WorkStar models provides customers with a winning combination of uptime, performance and durability." The ISL9 is rated up to 380 hp. and 1,250 lbs.-ft. of torque. The DuraStar is also available with the Navistar N9 engine from 275 hp. and 860 lbs.-ft of torque up to 330 hp. and 950 lbs.-ft torque. The WorkStar has the option of either the N9 or N10 engines, with ratings ranging from 275 hp. and 860 lbs.-ft of torque up to 370 hp. and 1,250 lbs.-ft torque. For even more power, customers can spec the N13 engine with 365 hp. and 1,250 lbs.-ft of torque up to 475 hp. and 1,700 lbs.-ft torque. All International medium-duty and vocational trucks feature the International Diamond Logic electrical system. DuraStar and WorkStar models are also available with a suite of traditional manual and automated-manual transmission offerings from Eaton and fully-automatic offerings from Allison. The DuraStar with Bendix Wingman Fusion combines a suite of Bendix advanced safety technologies—radar, camera, the vehicle's brake system, and SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS — into a comprehensive driver assistance system. The camera is powered by the Mobileye System-on-Chip EyeQ processor with state-of-the-art-vision algorithms. "Our uptime philosophy goes beyond our product quality," said Kozek. "Uptime is also dependent on the safety of a driver during operation of our trucks, and our goal is to offer the most innovative solutions to prevent any disruption of an operator's ability to fulfill their job." Built on the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program and integrated with an advanced camera and radar technology, Wingman Fusion gathers input to create a detailed and accurate data picture for the driver. Wingman Fusion is available for order on the International DuraStar this month and will be in production beginning in June.

Fleet Owner / March 3, 2016 Detroit’s new DD5 medium-duty engine got its first official U.S. viewing this week at the NTEA Work Truck Show here. The engine, first announced in 2014, will initially be built in Germany before Detroit brings production to its plant in Redford, MI. That facility will receive a $375 million update to build the engine. The 5.1-liter four-cylinder DD5 (Daimler OM934) will be available to order later this year in Freightliner Class 5 and Class 6 M2 106 truck models. A second medium-duty engine, the 7.7-liter six-cyliner DD8 (Daimler OM936), will be added in 2018. The engine will be available in additional vehicles following its production move to the U.S. in 2018. The DD5 will initially offer two power ratings: a 210 hp, 575 lbs.-ft torque and a 230 hp, 660 lbs.-ft-lb. torque. Additional ratings will be added once production shifts to the Redford. In addition, Detroit also announced the engines will have a 45,000 mi. maintenance interval and will be equipped with the Detroit Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostics service. “We are excited to unveil the DD5 here at the NTEA Work Truck Show and offer customers their first look at what is a proud new addition to the Detroit engines line up,” Kary Schaefer, general manager marketing and strategy, Daimler Trucks North America. “We fully expect that as customers come to realize the total cost advantage of running these reliable and efficient DD5 engines in their fleets, they will Demand Detroit as the engine of choice as they have with the heavy duty DD13, DD15 & DD16 engines.” Related reading - http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42788-daimler-to-invest-375-million-to-build-diesel-engines-near-detroit/#comment-312559

Heavy Duty Trucking / March 2, 2016 General Motors will offer a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with its 2017 model-year Chevrolet Express cargo and passenger full-size vans, the company announced at the Work Truck Show. The available diesel engine is the same one GM uses to power its Chevrolet Colorado diesel pickup. GM will pair the engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It will available on long and short wheelbase models in 2500 and 3500. It will be available with passenger and cargo models. "Each business has different needs and our fleet and commercial vehicles embody that," said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of General Motors Fleet. "Our portfolio of pickup trucks and vans illustrate our commitment to helping you get the job done right."

Ford Offers 7 Trailer Cameras with 2017 Super Duty Heavy Duty Trucking / March 16, 2016 Ford is offering a seven-camera system with its 2017 Super Duty trucks that gives a driver additional views around the side of the truck and behind the trailer, Ford has announced. Ford is offering the Trailer Reverse Guidance system as part of the Ultimate Trailer Tow optional package. The system includes three high-resolution cameras and a color-coded bird's-eye view diagram of the truck to help avoid a jackknife. Yellow or red means the trailer angle is too tight. Four additional cameras include one behind the trailer, one inside the cargo box, one to see directly ahead of the truck, and a camera to activate a lane-departure warning. The system enhances rear-view mirrors by including a tailgate camera to track the motion of the trailer, two side-view cameras that shift the view of the trailer as the angle changes, a customer-attached camera for the back of the trailer, and a center high-mounted stop lamp camera to see inside the cargo box. Ford has submitted two patents on the technology.

All-new F-Series Super Duty offers innovative Trailer Reverse Guidance Ford Media Press Release / March 16, 2016

Ford Boosts Diesel Super Duty Chassis Cabs Heavy Duty Trucking / March 1, 2016 Ford has increased towing and payload capability for its 2017 Super Duty F-350, F-450, and F-550 chassis cabs with new frames and a next-generation 6.7L V-8 PowerStroke diesel with more horsepower and torque, Ford has announced at the Work Truck Show. Ford's second-generation 6.7L V-8 diesel adds 30 horsepower and 90 lb.-ft. of torque for a maximum rating of 330 hp and 750 lb.-ft. — a high-water mark for the trucks. The 2017 chassis cabs also get a new frame consisting of 95% high-strength steel and eight times more torsional rigidity than the previous frame with through-welded crossmembers and fully boxed rails under the cab and forward. The improvement results in a 40,000-pound gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and a 500-pound increase in front gross axle weight rating to 7,500 pounds to support bigger snowplows, taller utility buckets and cranes, as well as larger ambulance bodies or other specialized vocational body upfits. Towing capacity also increases over the outgoing models.

Ford showcases ‘toughest, smartest, most capable’ Super-Duty ever Fleet Owner / March 2, 2016 There was no mistaking the message: the all-new Ford Super-Duty is the "toughest, smartest and most capable" ever built, and the automaker showed off the pickup line as well as the new Transit van series Tuesday evening, March 1. It was at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Ford gathered reporters for a press event showcasing the Super-Duty's new features and the engineering and testing that went into them. The company says the all-new F-350, F-450 and F-550 chassis cab lineup is optimized to help commercial customers be more productive on the job — "from clearing snow-filled streets to rescuing stranded motorists to restoring power in a storm." "We're the only OEM in the North American market that has a product in every class: 1-7," said John Ruppert, general manager of commercial vehicle sales and marketing at Ford. "Commercial truck customers need tough, capable trucks that can haul heavy equipment to crush challenging jobs," said Craig Schmatz, chief engineer for Ford Super-Duty. "The innovations our team has put into the next-generation Super-Duty chassis cab are paying off by delivering capability that surpasses the competition." The next-generation F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super-Duty chassis cab lineup features: - Best-in-class front gross axle weight rating of up to 7,500 lbs. — 250 lbs. more than the closest competitor — that supports carrying larger equipment like snowplows, taller utility buckets and cranes, larger ambulance bodies or other specialized vocational body upfits. - Best-in-class gross combined vehicle weight rating of up to 40,000 lbs., including the truck and everything it can haul and tow. Ford reps pointed out that that is half the maximum gross combined weight rating of an 18-wheeler semi on most U.S. federal highways. - 330 hp and 750 lbs.-ft. of torque from a second-generation Ford-designed (actually AVL-designed), Ford-built 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 diesel, which the company notes are the best-ever ratings for Class 4 and Class 5 Super-Duty chassis cab All-new frame Thanks to an all-new frame, the F-350, F-450 and F-550 F-Series chassis cab delivers more work capability. The frame is the most rigid ever used in a Super Duty chassis cab. It features 95% high-strength steel with eight times more torsional rigidity than the previous frame, Ford says, thanks to welded crossmembers and fully boxed rails under the cab and forward. Open C-channel frame rails behind the cab are designed to enable easier body and vocational equipment upfits. All this helps deliver the 40,000-lb. max gross combined weight rating and 500-lb. increase in front gross axle weight rating, along with increased towing capacity over the previous Super Duty chassis cab. Weight savings Using advanced materials, Ford says it saved up to 350 lbs. in the all-new F-Series Super Duty and reinvested the savings into tougher, stronger components. For the first time, the Super-Duty body uses high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy throughout the cab, which improves dent and ding resistance while saving weight for significant increases in towing and payload capability, according to the company. In addition to the heavier-duty fully boxed frame under the cab, Ford says many components "are more robust in the new Super Duty — including axles, suspension, driveline and towing hardware." Powered by Ford The 2017 Super Duty chassis cab with second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 diesel paired with a commercial-grade six-speed 6R140 automatic transmission adds 30 horsepower and 90 lbs.-ft. of torque for a maximum rating of 330 hp and 750 lbs.-ft. — the highest ever for Super Duty chassis cab. Ruppert said Ford is the only heavy-duty truck manufacturer to design and build its own diesel engine and transmission combination, which ensures the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations. The approach enables Ford engineers to optimize vehicle performance across the entire lineup, he said. 500,000-mi. B10 life - The 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine for the Ford F-650 and F-750 medium-duty truck line has a B10 design life of at least 500,000 mi., according to Ford, meaning 90% of the engines are expected to go farther than that without requiring a major service that involves removal of cylinder heads or dropping the oil pan to reach internal components. - The Ford 6.7L diesel engine and Ford TorqShift HD six-speed automatic transmission are designed for medium-duty use with "great power, performance and fuel economy — backed by unsurpassed warranty and national network of Ford service centers." "F-650 and F-750 customers help keep America moving," Ruppert said. "We're here to make sure they can with our all-new medium-duty trucks — whether that's trucking freight from Los Angeles to New York, or helping keep the lights on in your neighborhood." The three diesel power levels available are 270 hp/675 lbs.-ft. of torque, 300 hp/700 lbs.-ft. of torque and 330 hp/725 lbs.-ft. of torque. Built at Ford's Ohio Assembly Plant near Cleveland with available straight frame and tractor configurations, the 2017 Ford F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks are now available for sale.

(The Mack-badged mDrive HD automated manual transmission is known globally as the “Volvo I-Shift with crawler gears”.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New I-Shift with crawler gears can start off from standstill with 325 tonnes Volvo Group Press Release / March 15, 2016 Volvo Trucks is launching a new member of the I-Shift family: I-Shift with crawler gears. The new gears, which are added to the automated transmission, provide exceptional startability for trucks carrying heavy loads in demanding situations. The system is entirely unique for series-produced heavy trucks. Volvo Trucks' new version of I-Shift makes it possible to add up to two new crawler gears. This means, among other things, that the truck can move off from standstill and transport a gross combination weight (GCW) of up to 325 tonnes. "I-Shift with crawler gears offers an entirely new scope for heavy trucks with automated transmission to regulate their speed when crawling slowly and reversing. The driver can haul a heavy load without worrying about getting into situations that may lead to costly standstills," says Peter Hardin, Product Manager FM and FMX, Volvo Trucks. With the new crawler gears, the truck can drive at speeds as low as 0.5-2 km/h. This helps immensely during precision manoeuvres such as in construction and maintenance tasks. "The vastly improved driveability and startability with the new crawler gears makes the driver's job far easier when operating in difficult terrain on slippery surfaces with heavy loads, such as at construction sites, in mines or in forests. The heavier the transport operation and the poorer the surface or the terrain, the more the driver gains from a truck with crawler gears," explains Peter Hardin. For haulage firms carrying out heavy transport operations on demanding surfaces as well as regular highway driving, crawler gears also offer considerable flexibility and the possibility of improved fuel economy. "I-Shift with crawler gears makes it possible to start off from standstill in extreme situations. Combining them with a suitable rear axle ratio that optimises engine revs at high speeds results in lower fuel consumption on the highway. This is a significant benefit to haulage firms doing this kind of work," says Peter Hardin. Depending on application area, I-Shift is available with one or two forward crawler gears, and with or without two reverse crawler gears. Reverse crawler gears make it possible to reverse extremely slowly, which is a major advantage when reversing manoeuvres require immense precision. Facts, I-Shift with crawler gears - I-Shift with crawler gears is a further development of Volvo Trucks' I-Shift automated transmission. - The new version of I-Shift has been specially developed for excellent startability and for driving at particularly low speeds. - I-Shift with crawler gears can allow driving as slowly as 0.5-2 km/h and can handle starts from standstill with a gross combination weight of up to 325 tonnes, which is unique for series-produced trucks with automated gearboxes. - The transmission is available as either a direct-drive or overdrive gearbox with one or two crawler ratios. It is also possible to specify two extra reverse crawler gears. - The crawler gears are integrated into the I-Shift transmission. In order to handle the high loads involved, several components are made of high-strength materials. The gearbox is 12 cm longer than a conventional I-Shift unit. - I-Shift with crawler gears is available for Volvo Trucks' 13- and 16-litre engines in the Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FH and Volvo FH16. Ratios, I-Shift with crawler gears - In a gearbox with one crawler gear the ratio is 19:1 in a direct-drive gearbox, or 17:1 in an overdrive gearbox. (The ratio of the lowest gear in a regular I-Shift direct-drive gearbox is 15:1.) In a direct-drive or an overdrive gearbox with two crawler gears the lowest ratio is 32:1. - The ratio of the lowest reverse gear is 37:1 in a direct-drive gearbox. Links See the film on Volvo Trucks YouTube channel (link) See the animation on Volvo Trucks YouTube channel (link) Download the images at Volvo Trucks image gallery (link)

Mack expands heavy-duty AMT Range with mDRIVE models Fleet Owner / March 4, 2016 Mack Trucks announced two new versions of its mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT). Mack made the announcement at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “As the first truck manufacturer in North America to offer low reduction gear ratios in a proprietary automated manual transmission, Mack’s mDRIVE HD 13-speed and mDRIVE HD 14-speed meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications with the power and performance that only a fully integrated powertrain can offer,” the company said. Available in direct or overdrive configurations, the new Mack mDRIVE HD 13-speed offers a low reduction gear ratio designed for easier starting on steep grades or when the truck is under heavy load, according to Mack. The mDRIVE HD 14-speed, available only in an overdrive configuration, adds a second ultra-low-speed reduction gear designed for curb pouring applications or low-speed, heavy-haul maneuvering. Both transmissions offer up to four reverse gear ratios. “We launched the original mDRIVE HD in response to customers looking for an AMT capable of withstanding tough vocational applications,” said John Walsh, vice president of marketing. “Now, with the mDRIVE HD 13- and 14-speeds, we’re taking the next step and combining low-speed capabilities with the performance and productivity benefits of our ground-breaking AMT.” The new Mack mDRIVE HD models share their architecture with the standard mDRIVE HD, including reinforced internal components and the same gear ratios for the 12 forward speeds. The addition of the low reduction and multispeed reverse gears is made possible by a short extension added to the front of the transmission case. Despite the additional capabilities, the new mDRIVE HD models are less than five inches longer and only 90 lbs. heavier than the standard mDRIVE HD, maintaining a weight advantage of nearly 150 lbs. compared with automatic transmissions. According to the company, for the first time, customers will also now have the option to spec the mDRIVE HD in Mack Pinnacle models, including the new mDRIVE 13- and 14-speed models. “The mDRIVE HD is just as at home on the highway as it is on the job site,” said Stu Russoli, highway and powertrain products marketing manager. “Highway customers with challenging loads will appreciate the extra flexibility provided by the low reduction gear ratios.” In addition to the two new models, all Mack mDRIVE transmissions, including the standard mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD, also received numerous updates for improved performance and durability. The transmissions are controlled by a redesigned gearbox control unit, while a new clutch with a larger torsional damper helps reduce driveline vibration. Component wear monitors were also added to enable predictive maintenance. Demonstrating confidence in the durability of its AMTs, Mack also extended warranty coverage on all mDRIVE transmissions and clutches used in heavy- or severe-duty applications. Warranty coverage now extends to 36 months with unlimited miles for heavy-duty applications for both the mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD. For severe-duty applications, warranty coverage is extended to 12 months and unlimited miles for the mDRIVE, and 24 months, unlimited miles for the mDRIVE HD. The mDRIVE updates also included several improvements to power take-off (PTO) controls, including new main cab harnesses for all mDRIVE models, a reinforced range housing to handle higher PTO bending torque and an all-new cab-mounted Body Builder Module. The Body Builder Module is customizable, with user-configured software parameters to control engine speed and block reverse gears when the PTO is engaged. In addition, dual PTOs are now supported. “PTOs are a critical component for many vocational customers,” said Curtis Dorwart, vocational products marketing manager. “With the added functionality delivered by the new Body Builder Module and other improvements, we’re giving customers the tools they need to be successful in nearly any application.”

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Heavy Duty Trucking / March 2, 2016 Mack Trucks released 13- and 14-speed versions of its Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmission to meet a wider range of customer applications, the company announced at the NTEA Work Truck Show. Available in direct or overdrive configurations, the mDrive HD 13-speed offers a low reduction gear ratio designed for easier starting on steep grades or when the truck is under heavy load. The mDrive HD 14-speed, available only in an overdrive configuration, adds a second ultra-low-speed reduction gear designed for curb pouring applications or low-speed, heavy-haul maneuvering. Both transmissions offer up to four reverse gear ratios. “We launched the original mDrive HD in response to customers looking for an AMT capable of withstanding tough vocational applications,” said John Walsh, Mack vice president of marketing. “Now, with the mDrive HD 13- and 14-speeds, we’re taking the next step and combining low-speed capabilities with the performance and productivity benefits of our ground-breaking AMT.” The new mDrive HD transmissions share architecture with the standard mDrive HD, including reinforced internal components and the same gear ratios for the 12 forward speeds. The addition of the low reduction and multispeed reverse gears is made possible by a short extension added to the front of the transmission case. The new mDrive HD models are less than five inches longer and 90 pounds heavier than the standard mDrive HD. Customers will also now have the option to spec the mDrive HD in Mack Pinnacle models, including the two new transmission options. In addition to off-road, heavy-haul and construction applications, the new transmissions’ use of a faster rear axle ratio can improve on-road fuel economy while maintaining startability. “The mDrive HD is just as at home on the highway as it is on the job site,” said Stu Russoli, Mack highway and powertrain products marketing manager. “Highway customers with challenging loads will appreciate the extra flexibility provided by the low reduction gear ratios.” All Mack mDrive transmissions, including the standard mDrive and mDrive HD, also received numerous updates for improved performance and durability. The transmissions are controlled by a redesigned gearbox control unit, while a new clutch with a larger torsional damper helps reduce driveline vibration. Component wear monitors were also added to enable predictive maintenance. The mDrive updates also included several improvements to power take-off controls, including new main cab harnesses for all mDrive models, a reinforced range housing to handle higher PTO bending torque and an all-new cab-mounted Body Builder Module. The Body Builder Module is customizable, with user-configured software parameters to control engine speed and block reverse gears when the PTO is engaged. In addition, dual PTOs are now supported. The Mack mDrive HD 13- and 14-speed AMTs will be available for order in August on Mack Pinnacle, Granite and Titan by Mack models.