Meritor WABCO Launches OnGuard Collision Mitigation System For Medium-Duty Trucks
OnGuard is a radar-based active safety system for commercial vehicles that offers collision warnings and collision mitigation with active braking, as well as adaptive cruise control. The OnGuard collision mitigation system detects objects ahead and measures the vehicle’s position in relation to others on the road to warn the driver of possible a rear-end collision by providing audible, visual and haptic warnings.
Navistar Reports Third Quarter Results
The company reported a net loss of $28 million, or 34 cents per share, on revenues of $2.5 billion.
Demand For Bendix’s High-Performing Solenoid Valves Drives Production Past Million-Unit Milestone
Today’s commercial vehicle solenoids are capable of managing more than a dozen accessories, such as fifth wheel slide locks, air bag transfer systems, lift axles, air horns and wheel differential locks.
ConMet Grows Aftermarket Sales Team
Consolidated Metco Inc. (ConMet), a major Class 8 truck supplier, has added three new members to its aftermarket field sales team: Brent Burich, Debbi Howard and Scott Wilson.
U.S. House Committee Passes the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act
This bill is a cost-saving measure that encourages the use of remanufactured parts to maintain vehicles in the civilian federal fleet.
Remanufacturing Legislation Advances In US House Of Representatives
H.R. 1613 requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety.
Eaton Enhances Aftermarket Offerings For Transmission Rebuilders
The former Bulk product line is now known as the Rebuilder Bulk Pack line to better reflect the program’s target audience. That same audience also will now have the opportunity to purchase 11 new additions to the Rebuilder Bulk Pack’s portfolio of products, bringing the total number of offerings to more than 135 transmission parts.
NTEA Report Explores Advanced Vehicle Technologies
NTEA, in conjunction with its Green Truck Association (GTA) affiliate division, recently released the 2015 “Work Truck Electrification and Idle Management Study,” showcasing directional industry trends on commercial vehicle efficiency, system electrification and idle reduction.
Accuride Reports Increase In Profitability In Second Quarter 2015
Second quarter 2015 net sales were $185.4 million, compared with $181.6 million in the same period in 2014, an increase of 2.1 percent, primarily reflecting the impact of stronger industry conditions in the company’s wheels segment during the quarter.
Bendix Contributes Insights On Safety Technologies At Risk Management Conference
Fred Andersky, Bendix director of customer solutions, Controls group, joined other commercial transportation industry leaders in offering expertise on current and future truck technologies.