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CONTENTS
FEATURES
REGULARS
14 Enhancing truck-sensor
modularity AUTONOMOUS
Kodiak Robotics' fifth-generation sensor stack and new SensorPods
boost sensor and GPU performance and improve power efficiency.
19 Bosch high on hydrogen
PROPULSION | MANUFACTURING
The supplier is committed to all facets of the H2
economy as volume
production of its power module kicks off for Nikola's Class 8
fuel-cell truck.
24 Constructing bus structures
with stainless steel MATERIALS
Outokumpu and collaborators show a possible weight reduction of up
to 35% by using high-strength stainless steel in place of carbon steel.
28 Volta Zero is U.S. bound ELECTRIFICATION
The startup plans to apply lessons learned in Europe to the U.S.
market, bringing a " small fleet " of electric trucks for potential
customers by the end of the year.
ON THE COVER
The eActros 600 features a new Mercedes-developed e-axle that
helps the electric truck to travel up to 500 km (310 miles) without
recharging. Series production is expected to begin in 2024.
(Image: Mercedes-Benz)
2 Editorial
Ingredients for innovation
4 Technical Innovations
4 OBD evolves for ICE and zero-emission
propulsion systems | DIAGNOSTICS
6 Software-defined vehicles drive revamped
design strategies | TESTING
11 SAE to standardize Tesla's NACS charging
connector | STANDARDS
12 Vanguard swappable and fixed batteries aim
to electrify the jobsite | ELECTRIFICATION
30 Original Equipment
30 Mercedes-Benz details all-new platform for
EV vans, reveals eActros 600 for long-haul duty
33 Product Briefs
SPOTLIGHTS: Test & Measurement;
Thermal Management
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