Dana’s new Sustainable Mobility Center awarded LEED Certification
Dana Incorporated announced that it has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its Sustainable Mobility Center, located on its World Headquarters campus in Maumee, Ohio, United States. Dana’s state-of-the-art Sustainable Mobility Center serves as an engineering center for e-Propulsion products, including the development of electric motors and upfitting of electric vehicles with complete
Allison Transmission, Xos enter partner on heavy-duty EVs
Xos Inc., a manufacturer and services provider of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles, powertrains, charging infrastructure, and fleet management software, has entered a strategic partnership with Allison Transmission Inc., a manufacturer of commercial-duty, fully-automatic transmissions and leading manufacturer of electric hybrid and fully-electric propulsion systems, to jointly develop heavy-duty Class 7 and 8 commercial
SAF-Holland details development of TRAKr e-axle for reefer applications
SAF-Holland has begun the market and product development phase of its trailer electric axles on real-world transportation applications for North America. The SAF TRAKr (or recuperative axle) is currently undergoing intensive testing around the world–with positive initial user experiences, the company noted during a press conference held during TMC 2022. First presented at the 2018
Photo gallery: Hino Trucks national parts conference
Hino Trucks hosted several hundred dealers at its National Parts Conference this week in Las Vegas, and I had the cool opportunity to host live podcasts during the show with the Hino Trucks team, suppliers and dealers. The conversation spanned the gamut of industry talking points–from dealing with supply chain and service challenges to answering
What Cummins, Meritor talked about during acquisition call
Tuesday is off to a rocking start with the announcement that Cummins acquired Meritor. In the name of getting info out as quickly as possible, here’s a transcript of the call Cummins and Meritor held with analysts this morning. We’ll have more follow-ups and analysis as we’re able to work through the information and follow
Cummins to acquire Meritor
Cummins Inc. and Meritor Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cummins will acquire Meritor. Under the terms of the agreement, Cummins will pay $36.50 in cash per Meritor share, for a total transaction value of approximately $3.7 billion, including assumed debt and net of acquired cash. “This agreement with
Meritor, PACCAR Extend Electrification Agreement
Meritor has announced an extension to its current PACCAR agreement to supply 14Xe ePowertrains and battery electric vehicle integration kits for theClass 8 Kenworth T680E, and Peterbilt 579EV tractors and 520EV refuse trucks. The integrated, modular design of the 14Xe ePowertrain, Power Controls and Accessories (PCAS) and Energy Storage System (ESS) helps enable PACCAR to meet
What fleets need to know about truck e-axles
As a highly efficient power source for propelling electric vehicles, truck e-axles are designed to go beyond providing just torque and power. They also balance performance, durability and reliability to allow maximum time on the road per charge. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of
Meritor talks trucking aftermarket advancements, sets new goals
During Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Meritor’s aftermarket and product leadership sat down to provide an update of its aftermarket initiatives and the evolution of existing aftermarket products. Here’s the rundown. Electrification in the aftermarket Meritor is barreling ahead toward electrification. It recently announced series production of its 14Xe ePowertrain. When asked what opportunities the ePowertrain
Dana to showcase new products, technology at HDAW
Dana Incorporated will feature a wide array of products during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) at the Gaylord Texan Resort held Jan. 24-27 in Grapevine, Texas. During HDAW, Dana team members will demonstrate the benefits of the DanaAftermarket.com e-commerce platform and eRFQ marketplace. Dana will share information with attendees about the Spicer ReadyShaft and Spicer
The biggest truck component stories of 2021
If you’re reading this the day we posted it–Merry Christmas! You’re probably at a family gathering scrolling on your phone and avoiding eye contact with that one family member you’ve ducked thus far. Well, put on your best serious face to show that you’re really into what you’re reading and get ready to have your
Meritor begins production of electric commercial vehicle powertrain
Meritor Inc. announced its 14Xe ePowertrain is now available and will be in production this month. As part of Meritor’s Blue Horizon advanced technology portfolio, the 14Xe ePowertrain is a fully integrated, all-electric drive system. “Our 14Xe ePowertrain has been thoroughly tested hauling loads and logging real world miles in various conditions and multiple applications,
