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Construction Equipment

Trucks “talk” to one another to form semi-autonomous “platoon” in Volvo on-highway demo

Volvo Trucks performed a demo of a three-truck platoon made up of Volvo VNL trucks and trailers. Details about the demonstration here on Equipment World.

July 2, 2018

Pickups

Ram will continue selling “Classic” 1500 body style alongside redesigned 2019 model

As Ram edges closer to launching its all-new 2019 Ram 1500 with a new body design, the automaker has decided to continue selling its former and popular body style that has endeared Ram fans for years. Ram says it will offer both the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, with the more familiar legacy body style known […]

June 28, 2018

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

Ford recalls 2018 F-150, F-650, F-750 trucks over fuel pump, brake defects

The first recall affects 2018 F-150s, Expeditions and Navigators equipped with a V6 and the second includes 2018 F-650 and F-750s with hydraulic brake systems.

June 14, 2018