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Fuel cell buses reaching the roads in ever greater numbers
Ongoing fuel cell bus developments and deployments suggest the small segment is in rude health, and now there is even talk of long-distance fuel cell coaches. By Xavier Boucherat
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Downturn expected for US Class 8 market, but don’t panic—Daimler
Truck manufacturers have reaped the rewards of a continued boom in heavy-truck orders, but a dip is on the horizon. By Freddie Holmes
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New Daimler Trucks plant sets production benchmark for Russia
Megan Lampinen takes a closer look at some of the manufacturing innovations at work in the new Daimler Kamaz Rus cab plant in Naberezhnye Chelny
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Diesel’s persistence has not dulled fleet ambitions for electrification
Diesel’s continued prevalence in trucking seems certain, but major fleets know a move to electrification is essential. By Xavier Boucherat
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Despite Trump, US diesel trucking sector continues to clean up
A patchwork of regulations at state and federal level will significantly improve diesel technology, regardless of Trump’s position on climate change. By Xavier Boucherat
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LNG potentially invaluable for trucking, with next-gen tech adding to its appeal
Natural gas could help truck-makers to hit the stricter CO2 targets coming into force worldwide, and the oil giants are throwing their weight behind the idea. By Xavier Boucherat
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Does battery electric offer enough to draw trucking companies away from diesel?
Truck manufacturers across the board are pushing to bring battery electric models to fruition, but will the payoff justify the struggle? By Betti Hunter
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Hydrogen fuel cell: a serious new competitor for diesel in trucking?
A growing number of truck makers are looking to replace diesel with hydrogen as their source of power, writes Megan Lampinen
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Decarbonisation central to ongoing truck engine development
With trucking reliant on diesel for the foreseeable future, suppliers and truck makers must maximise fuel economy and efficiency, and improve emissions. By Jack Hunsley
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Truck industry still unclear on the future of long-haul propulsion
The energy and automotive industries are placing their bets on the most viable new technologies and keeping an eye on ‘dark horse’ solutions. By Betti Hunter
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Supplier flexibility essential as trucking looks beyond diesel
The huge range of power density requirements in commercial vehicles means that suppliers must be able to provide customers with flexibility. By Jack Hunsley
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How trucker IT skills could impact driver shortage
As truck technology develops, the definition of a competent truck driver is now one that is safe, efficient and tech-savvy. By Jack Hunsley
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Engine makers need diverse solutions for next-generation trucking
In order to remain competitive in the future of mobility, Cummins is committed to ongoing diesel improvement while also diversifying its portfolio. By Jack Hunsley
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