2019 NACV

Business, Technology, Fuel

Daimler Sees Hydrogen Fuel Cells as Part of Trucking’s Future

ATLANTA — Daimler Trucks has been investing heavily in battery-electric commercial vehicles, but the manufacturer also sees a place for hydrogen fuel-cell technology in the transportation industry’s long-term move toward zero emissions.

October 30, 2019
Business, Equipment

Allison Debuts New Regional-Haul Transmission

ATLANTA — Allison Transmission introduced a new, regional-haul transmission that is designed to handle mixed duty cycles, and named Daimler Trucks North America as the first truck-maker to offer the unit.

October 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck-Lite’s Road Ready Adds Cargo Volume Meter

ATLANTA — Truck-Lite Co. has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics offerings, the company told reporters at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Announces Enhancement to Halo Product

ATLANTA — The expansion of Halo Connect, an analytics platform focusing on predictive tire maintenance, was announced by Aperia Technologies Inc. at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

PSI Touts TireViewLive’s Tire Management Benefits at NACV

ATLANTA — An enhanced feature for tire-pressure monitoring for trucks, tractors and trailers was announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019

Mitchell 1 Rolls Out New Search Features

ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 announced updates to its TruckSeries suite of software products, with a focus on easing truck technicians’ access to information.

October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland Introduces SMAR-te Tire Inflation Assistant

ATLANTA — SAF-Holland Group, a manufacturer of trailer suspensions, truck suspensions and coupling products, launched its SMAR-te Tire Pilot, a tire-pressure management system, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Continental Shows Off Intelligent Tires

ATLANTA — German tire manufacturer Continental AG unveiled its intelligent steer tires for trucks at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019