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Construction Equipment

This ’48 Dodge Power Wagon custom service truck will make you jealous

While we’ve come across older Power Wagons before, this one’s unusual in that it has a modern service body in place of a bed. Details here on Equipment World.

June 27, 2018

Vocational

With launch of Eaton’s eMobility business, the future looks very electric

Eaton eMobility will focus on power electronics, power systems, and power distribution and circuit protection for automotive and commercial vehicle customers.

June 27, 2018

Class 7-8

Volkswagen Truck & Bus gets a new name ahead of independence from VW

Volkswagen Truck & Bus says the name Traton was created by combining the words transformation, transportation, tradition and tonnage. More information here!

June 22, 2018

Vocational

First Look: A quick drive in Volvo’s electric FL, a battery-powered cabover that could serve light construction, utility work

Several weeks after Volvo Trucks debuted its first two electric trucks for the European trade press in Sweden, it was the North American journalists’ turn to experience the company’s new fully electric FL and FE models. And it’s appropriate that European media had the first turn, since these trucks undoubtedly will find a home in […]

June 21, 2018

Vocational

Ford, VW mull partnership that could include commercial vehicle development

The companies are exploring potential projects across many areas, including developing commercial vehicles together to better serve the needs of customers.

June 20, 2018

Vocational

International makes air disc brakes standard on severe-duty HV-Series, HX-Series work trucks

International Truck says it will made air disc brakes standard on its HV Series and HX Series models. Read about this on Equipment World.

June 19, 2018

Vocational

Test Drive: ZF’s 8-speed PowerLine transmission aims to dominate Class 5-8

Reporters at Lucas Oil Raceway had a chance recently to try out ZF’s new 8AP transmission in a 2015 Ram 3500 equipped with a 6.7-liter Cummins. Check it out!

June 18, 2018

Class 7-8

Freightliner Goes Electric: Truck maker unveils battery-powered eCascadia, eM2 models

Freightliner's eCascadia features up to 730 peak horsepower while the eM2 features up to 480 peak horsepower. Both are Frieghtliners initial electric trucks.

June 15, 2018

Class 7-8

Mack Anthem now available with more efficient MP8HE engine, HE+ aero package

The Mack MP8HE engine uses waste energy from the engine’s exhaust system and converts it to mechanical energy that is delivered back to the engine crankshaft.

June 15, 2018

Pickups

Ram trucks caught up in large FCA recall over defective cruise control

Around 5 million vehicles may have a defect that could prevent cruise control from disengaging and could even cause acceleration. Details on impacted vehicles here.

June 12, 2018

Vocational

Eaton extends coverage for 7-speed Procision AMT to include construction trucks

This expansion includes include medium-duty utility, construction, tanker, refuse and municipal trucks. Details here on Equipment World.

June 11, 2018

Safety

Dump truck driver who skipped brake inspection found at fault for fiery 10-vehicle crash

An inspection after the crash revealed three of the eight brakes on the dump truck were out of adjustment and not functioning properly.

June 6, 2018