Bosch’s Servotwin steering system for heavy-duty trucks is built on the combination of the RB-Servocom recirculating ball-gear power steering system with an electronic control unit. The system offers a speed-based steering assistance with active return and various driver assistance functions for automated driving.
Watch below as Bosch showcases this advanced steering system at its Proving Grounds in Flat Rock, Michigan:
At a seasonally adjusted 17,100 units, March marks the first month since May 2023 for seasonally adjusted activity below 20,000 units.
According to ACT Research, March preliminary North America Class 8 net orders came in at 17,300 units, down 10,400 units from February and down 8.7% from a year ago. The company adds that a very middling seasonal factor, 1.3%, reduces March’s intake to 17,100 units (206,000 SAAR), down 8.6% from February. March marks the first month since May 2023 for seasonally adjusted activity below 20,000 units.
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
After a driver beat breast cancer, the company wrapped her truck in pink and white to support her goal of raising awareness.
Despite the substantial drop from February, FTR says the market is performing well, as March orders are on track with 2023.
Talking through the challenges, the technological advances, and the strategies for a sustainable future.
Aiming to reduce the number of empty miles driven, Bosh says RevX enables fleets to maximize revenue by efficiently booking optimal loads.
ACT Research says limited capex and companies saving money to meet EPA regulations are currently weighing on trailer demand.
Orders are scheduled for production in Q3 of this year.
This recent funding follows the company’s $8M seed round from November 2022, bringing total funding to $31.5M.
