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CONTENTS
FEATURES
REGULARS
EXECUTIVE VIEWPOINTS
24 Bullish on CNG for long-haul trucks
Fuel system supplier Hexagon Agility is optimistic about the growth
of CNG thanks to the introduction of the Cummins X15N engine.
27 Big diesel part of path to zero
Volvo Trucks is leading the charge to net-zero emissions by 2050,
but will other OEMs follow?
30 Advancing HMI development of
ADAS and active safety systems
iMotions employs neuroscience and AI-powered analysis tools to
enhance the tracking, assessment and design of human-machine
interfaces inside vehicles.
33 Catering to off-highway EVs'
unique thermal needs
Modine exec says EV thermal management systems have evolved
significantly from the technology used by ICE vehicles just five
years ago.
38 Product Showcase
ON THE COVER
Modine engineers designed a distributed system to maximize flexibility
in placing thermal management components within a compact loader
being electrified by Bosch Rexroth. (Image: Bosch Rexroth)
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4 Editorial
Word on the ACT Expo street
6 Technical Innovations
6 Volvo Trucks' battery chemistry of choice:
NCA | ELECTRIFICATION
8 Cloud simulation assists active-safety
development for electric refuse truck |
SIMULATION
14 REE's P7 brings advanced suspension control
to medium-duty EVs | CHASSIS
18 PFG's template for going green involves
multiple partners | SUSTAINABILITY
22 Electronic torque limiting boosts machine
productivity | HYDRAULICS
36 Original Equipment
36 ACT Expo: Honda showcases Class 8
hydrogen fuel-cell truck concept
52 Q&A
Kodiak adapts autonomous tech for military
vehicles
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