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Noregon makes major updates to JPRO Professional

Noregon has announced the release of a major update of 2020 for JPRO Professional, the company’s all-makes-and-models in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting tool. The latest update includes new features, coverage and bi-directional tests for manufacturers including Bendix, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, Mack, Volvo, and more. A comprehensive list of additions is available on the company’s website.

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A roundup of the latest electric truck news

With each passing month comes more news from the growing world of electric trucks. Here’s a refresher on the latest in medium- and heavy-duty electrification. Hino In early October, Hino Trucks announced “Project Z,” outlining its plans to develop and release several zero-emissions vehicles over the next few years. The project includes both battery electric

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Mack Trucks adds Apple CarPlay, updated seats to Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite

Mack Trucks is adding Apple CarPlay for Mack infotainment and updated Mack Premium Comfort 2.0 seats in Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models. Both new features are now available for order. Once connected, Apple CarPlay displays functions like navigation, phone controls and music on the Mack infotainment system. Customers whose trucks are spec’d with the

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Mack releases new version of MP8HE engine

Mack Trucks has announced a new version of its 13-liter Mack MP8HE engine that the company says improves fuel efficiency by up to 3% compared to the current MP8HE. Mack Anthem models spec’d with Mack’s new extended chassis fairings and the Mack HE+ efficiency package, which includes the revised MP8HE engine, now deliver up to

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Mack offers FlowBelow as factory option

FlowBelow has announced that beginning Jan. 1, its wheel covers and drive wheel fairings will be available to be spec’ed on new Mack Anthem trucks. Mack will offer the fairings in black and white, and the wheel covers will be offered in black, white and chrome. Customers can begin requesting the products now, for any

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Mack Trucks delivers LR Electric refuse truck to Republic Services

Mack Trucks has delivered a pre-production Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin in-service trials in real-world refuse routes. Mack says it will use what it learns from the trials to further refine the LR Electric as it prepares to accept orders for the truck in Q4 of 2020, with production beginning in 2021.

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First Mack LR Electric truck begins service with DSNY

Mack Trucks has turned over the keys to its Mack LR Electric demonstration truck to New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials. DSNY is the world’s largest municipal sanitation department, with roughly 12,000 tons of refuse and recyclables collected each day by more than 6,000 vehicles. DSNY will base the Mack LR Electric demonstration

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Mack Trucks begins full production of medium-duty MD Series, provides details about the new trucks

The new Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks is now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Va., the company announced. The Mack MD6, a Class 6 model, and the MD7, a Class 7 model, began rolling off the line Sept. 1 in preparation for delivery to

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Mack LR Electric to begin production in 2021; orders open in Q4

Mack Trucks has announced plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully-electric integrated Mack drivetrain. Orders for the Mack LR Electric will open in Q4 of 2020, with deliveries beginning in 2021. Mack says the LR Electric will meet the needs of customers working in an urban setting who

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Volvo, Mack enter agreement with Samsara for integrated telematics solution

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks have each entered into an agreement with Samsara to investigate providing an all-encompassing, single-source telematics service including compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety, maintenance services and more available via Samsara’s platform. “We look forward to working with Samsara and their unique data systems,” said Conal Deedy, director of customer productivity

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Vanguard Truck Centers opens new Texas facility

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America dealer Vanguard Truck Centers recently opened a new facility in Georgetown, Texas, expanding its sales and service support for the region north of Austin, Texas. The Vanguard facility, the eighth Vanguard Truck Centers location in Texas and the 19th site overall for the group, initially will offer $500,000

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Mack Trucks debuts Geotab Connected telematics platform

Mack Trucks has announced Geotab Connected by Mack, a new integrated, expandable, open telematics platform for fleet managers and drivers which includes access to fleet management, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and driver compliance solutions. Geotab Connected by Mack is a cloud-based platform and requires no additional installation or hardware on 2015 and newer Mack truck

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