ACT Research Co remains bullish on Class 8 in the medium to longer term, according to the February issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, published by ACT.
March 1, 2012
ACT Research Co remains bullish on Class 8 in the medium to longer term, according to the February issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, published by ACT.
“We look for economic activity in 2012 to expand at a moderate pace, not too different from the 1.7% experienced in 2011,” said Sam Kahan, ACT’s chief economist. “Regarding commercial vehicles, there has been little change in the outlook because underlying demand drivers remain strong. Demand for heavy trucks and trailers is running stronger than demand for medium-duty vehicles because of strong freight markets and healthy trucker profitability.”
Sunswap’s zer0-emission transport refrigeration units with batteries and roof-mounted solar panels are expected to help Tesco meet its sustainability goals.
Germany-based Tevex is adding 166 new refrigerated vehicles to its fleet, including an all-electric S.KOe Cool box trailer and an ePTO-ready transport refrigeration unit.
