Peterbilt unveils product updates, electric plans, and more

October 29, 2019 9:45AM by John G. Smith

ATLANTA, Ga. – Peterbilt is anticipating a market share of close to 15% of Class 8 vehicles this year, as North America’s trucking industry closes in on one of the strongest sales periods on record. The OEM projects U.S. and…

Dana tapped by two truck OEMs for medium-duty electrification

October 27, 2019 3:17PM by John G. Smith

The news was coupled by an announcement that the company has secured a new e-powertrain development project with a leading truck manufacturer as well.

Eaton transmission for electric vehicles

October 23, 2019 10:02AM by johng@newcom.ca

Eaton’s eMobility business has a new four-speed transmission for electrified Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles, scheduled to debut in 2022.

Eaton, Cummins join forces in PDU

October 22, 2019 1:04PM by johng@newcom.ca

Eaton’s eMobility business unit has unveiled a new Flex Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for high-voltage electrified commercial vehicles. A PDU connects main battery power to the rest of the vehicle. Cummins will supply specific pieces of the Flex PDU, which…

Hyundai offers first peek at hydrogen-electric truck concept

October 21, 2019 5:29PM by johng@newcom.ca

ATLANTA, Ga. – Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled the first peek at its concept for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck, to be known as HDC-6 Neptune. The concept vehicle itself is scheduled to be unveiled during this year’s North…

Reyco Granning suspension for electric vehicles

April 25, 2019 8:53AM by johng@newcom.ca

Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions is producing a new drive axle air suspension designed for electric commercial vehicles. Part of the WorkMaster product family, the new 240AR-EV is based on an existing Model 240AR, but makes room for e-axle packages.…