Truck and Trailer Technologies

Mega trucks are seen as a solution to growing problems faced due to road congestion and emissions by reducing the need for more conventional sized trucks on the road. They also lower cost per ton for fleets along with addressing growing freight demand. However, significant obstacles lay ahead of implementation of mega trucks with serious questions ...

Government mandates on safety and emission regulations are driving auto Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to offer advanced technology features in cars. Advancement in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in-vehicle connectivity, and electric vehicle technology has enabled OEMs and suppliers to continuously innovate and provide new feat...

06 Apr 2017  |  North America  |  Market Research

Mobile Apps in the North American Trucking Industry, 2016–2017

Trucking Apps Evolving Rapidly to Offer $2 Billion Investment Opportunities by 2020

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Smartphones are not only a gateway for information, they are also increasingly becoming business enablers for the trucking industry. They are driving up efficiency and opening up new opportunities in the trucking ecosystem with a spurt in the growth of dedicated mobile apps for trucking. While only a few drivers attached to large fleets get access ...

04 Nov 2016  |  North America  |  Market Research

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Steering System Market in North America, 2015–2022

Addition of Active Steering Technology is Catalyzing the Active Safety Systems Market

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The commercial vehicle market has a traditional business model that has resisted change for many years. However, technological advances such as advanced/active steering systems are changing market dynamics and increasing the cost of new trucks. Fleet managers have emphasized that they are not particularly concerned with or considering the installat...

This research study serves as an industry handbook for fleet management system (FMS) vendors. It provides a market overview covering vehicles in operation, sales and production volume, average annual miles driven by vehicle type, total cost of operation, production/assembly plants, and telematics penetration. This database examines the penetration ...

OEMs need to look beyond traditional vehicle/spare-part sales and services to differentiate their products, offer end-to-end customized solutions in a highly connected environment, combat competition, and use win-win relationships across the value chain. This research service analyzes various business model parameters of a commercial vehicle OEM un...

30 Sep 2016  |  North America  |  Market Research

Nikola Motor Company—A Disruptive Force in North American Trucking Industry

Company’s Electric Heavy Truck Acting as Harbinger of Heavy Duty Electric Truck Product and Service Introductions

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The North American trucking industry is grappling to find ways to address the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Fuel, lease, and repair and maintenance costs are the key components to be tackled which contribute to over half of a truck’s TCO. Nikola Motor Company plans to address this issue through an electric truck that offers sustainable solution ...

This research service presents a comprehensive analysis of the advanced aerodynamic technologies through the forecast period 2016–2030, with 2016 as the base year. The study includes an assessment of market dynamics, including industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, and current government/safety regulations for aerodynamics in North A...

15 Sep 2016  |  North America  |  Market Research

Autonomous Trucks Foundation Technologies Ushering New Era in Commercial Trucking

Automated Mobility Signifies the Next Frontier of Competition

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Frost & Sullivan's research service on the building block technologies towards an autonomous truck provides detailed market and technology trends, challenges, and forecasts from 2015 to 2025. The study identifies and analyzes the key technologies (sensors, connectivity/communication, driveline, and algorithms/software) that will enable a level 3 au...