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PPG Adds SEM Products to AdjustRite Commercial Estimating System

April 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG AjustRite SEM

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has expanded the capabilities of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system by adding SEM adhesives, sealers and undercoats to the platform’s Commercial Parts Listing Program supplier database. SEM Products, Inc., manufactures specialized automotive refinish products and was acquired by PPG in 2018. “We’re very pleased to add SEM products […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Heavy Duty Trucks, PPG Industries, SEM Products

Bosch Says Research Shows Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Reduce Heavy Truck Crashes by 23%

March 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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The human costs associated with injuries and deaths from vehicular accidents are substantial and Bosch continues to seek and introduce products to avoid accidents and the associated injuries. New accident research from Bosch reveals that equipping heavy trucks with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as lateral actuator systems may also significantly reduce the costs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Bosch, Crash Avoidance, Heavy Duty Trucks

IIHS Study Shows Automatic Emergency Braking Reduces Heavy Duty Truck Accidents

September 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IIHS Heavy Duty Trucks

Equipping large trucks with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems could eliminate more than 2 out of 5 crashes in which a large truck rear-ends another vehicle, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests. IIHS Director of Statistical Services Eric Teoh examined data on crashes per vehicle mile […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AEB, Crash Avoidance, Heavy Duty Trucks, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

California Regulation to Eliminate Diesel Trucks by 2045

June 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

zero-emission truck at port of LA

The California Air Resources Board adopted a first-in-the-world rule requiring truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks beginning in 2024. By 2045, every new truck sold in California will be zero-emission. “California is an innovation juggernaut that is going electric. We are showing the world that we can move […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Emissions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Regulations

NASTF Seeks Assistance to Expand Heavy Duty Vehicle Capabilities

December 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) is requesting industry participation as it develops its heavy duty capabilities. NASTF has served as a cooperative effort among the automotive service industry, the equipment and tool industry and automotive manufacturers. In keeping with that spirit of cooperation. As NASTF prepares to release a full website overhaul in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Heavy Duty Trucks, National Automotive Service Task Force

Chief and Celette Announced Agreement on Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Solutions

April 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chief Celette

Chief to distribute Celette equipment in North and South America, China Chief has reached an agreement with Celette France SAS for Chief to distribute Celette heavy-duty truck collision repair equipment in North America, South America and China. “As truck manufacturers modernize their manufacturing methods and incorporate new materials and technology in their vehicles, collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Celette, Chief Automotive Systems, Heavy Duty Trucks

Federal Highway Administration Showcases Truck Platooning Technology in Virginia

September 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Federal Highway Administration yesterday conducted the first of a two-day demonstration of three-truck platoons on I-66 in Centreville, Va., several miles outside the nation’s capital. The results of a four-year research project to test the effectiveness of state-of-the-art driving and communications technologies were showcased at the event.  “The future of innovative new technology to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, Federal Highway Administration, Heavy Duty Trucks

U.S. DOT Proposes Speed Limiters for Large Commercial Vehicles

August 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Friday that the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) propose equipping heavy-duty vehicles with devices that limit their speeds on U.S. roadways, and requiring those devices be set to a maximum speed, a safety measure that could save lives and more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Heavy Duty Trucks, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Regulation

Heavy Duty Repair Training to Debut at NACE | CARS 2016

July 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NACE | CARS is featuring Heavy Duty programming this year for the first time ever. The training on heavy duty collision and mechanical repair will take place Wednesday, August 10, and Thursday, August 11. This inaugural program includes: Dean Hancock, Collision Advice – Heavy Duty Damage Analysis John Spoto, 3M – Working Smarter, Not Harder […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anaheim, Heavy Duty Trucks, NACE, training

Axalta Commercial Transportation Business Council Symposium August 12-13 in Anaheim

July 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems will hold its second Business Council Symposium at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif. on August 12–13 for commercial collision repair shop owners. Axalta scheduled the meeting to allow attendees to also participate in commercial transportation-focused education seminars that will be held at the International Autobody Congress Exposition (NACE) on August 9-13 at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anaheim, Axalta Coating Systems, Business Council, Heavy Duty Trucks, NACE

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