Fleets
Volvo drops plans to produce liquefied natural gas truck engine
Will continue to develop and test the technology, but engine production dropped.
Category: Commercial vehicles
Fleets
Tenneco sets up commercial truck research center in China
Supplier to develop, produce anti-emissions equipment for growing Asian truck market.
Vehicle Tech
Ford offers surveillance mode for police, military vehicles
System warns parked vehicle users when someone approaches from behind.
Fleets
Eaton launches dual-clutch transmission for medium-duty trucks
Procision can cut fuel use up to 10% for work trucks.
Fleets
Stoneridge completes wire harness business sale to Motherson
Divestiture will allow company to focus on higher-growth areas.
Fleets
Voith Turbo to supply transit bus transmissions for Pittsburgh metro
Specialized transmission cuts energy use at lower speeds.
Fleets
Volvo loses appeal of $74 million emissions case
Appeals court upholds lower court rulings that Volvo violated consent decree.
Manufacturing
Ford uses new paint technology on Transit vans
Kansas City plant adds clearcoat-free process to cut painting, curing times.
Manufacturing
Stoneridge sells wiring harness business to Motehrson
Indian automotive supplier hopes to expand in North America with plants in U.S., Mexico.
Fleets
Ford begins Transit van production in Missouri
Kansas City plant adds 2,000 new employees to start new commercial van line.
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies launches new engine starter module
Ultracapacitor-based system offers cold-cranking for medium-duty work trucks.
Fleets
CASE offers special interior for the discerning backhoe operator
Laramie leather package from Ram trucks to offer extra comfort on job sites.