Ritchie Bros. EquipmentOne Sells 25 2013 Volvo Sleeper Trucks for Swift Transportation
PR Newswire - Mon May 18, 6:00AM CDT
Long-time Ritchie Bros. customer now selling via online equipment marketplace as well as auctions
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Volvo Group's Ocean Summit on Marine Debris Raises Awareness about Growing Global Issue
PR Newswire - Fri May 15, 1:38PM CDT
The Volvo Group today conducted its Ocean Summit on Marine Debris during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Newport, Rhode Island, raising awareness and educating more than 200 attendees about the growing environmental concern of marine debris. Along with the Volvo Group, the summit was sponsored by The Embassy of Sweden, the U.S. State Department, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sail Newport, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and operating affordable public sailing instruction and attracting new sailors to the sport.
Robot Cars and Trucks: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015 to 2021
M2 - Fri May 15, 6:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dhkp5c/robot_cars_and) has announced the addition of Wintergreen Research, Inc's new report "Robot Cars and Trucks: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015 to 2021" to their offering. The 2015 study has 413 pages, 156 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as robot cars and trucks permit users to implement automated driving. Fleet vehicles from Uber, Google and similar users are likely to be the early adopter groups. Robot car and truck commercial autonomous car market shipments forecasts indicate that markets beginning to develop in 2015 will rise to $868 million by 2021. Growth is a result of various moves toward autonomous vehicles that park themselves, provide automated steering, are used as test vehicles, are used as mapping vehicles, and that provide driver alerts but fall sort of complete robotically operated car vehicles. Market driving forces relate primarily to the need for increased safety and personalization for autos. Car manufacturers are positioning with robot car models to meet demand at the high end. Many robot vehicle car vendors are making automation for personal vehicles and trucks a reality. This robot car and truck shipment analysis is based on consideration of the metrics for the number of cars shipped, percent of cars outfitted with automated cruise control, and probable market penetrations of robot cars. Experience using the robot cars and trucks is another factor that contributes to development of triangulation regarding market forecasts for the sector. Key Topics: - Robot Cars and Trucks - Robot steering - Robot breaking - Robot automotive systems - Autonomous functions for vehicles - Collision avoidance - Automated parking - Robot Parking - Robot test driving - Car cameras - Truck follow me systems - Radar based monitoring systems - Lane assist - Adaptive cruise control Key Topics Covered: 1. Robot Cars and Trucks Market Definition and Market Dynamics 2. Robot Cars and Trucks Market Shares and Market Forecasts 3. Robot Cars and Trucks Product Description 4. Robot Cars and Trucks Technology 5. Robot Cars and Trucks Company Description Companies Mentioned - Allen Vanguard - Audi - BAE Systems - BMW - Bosch Group - Boston Dynamics - Buick Group - Chrysler / Dodge - Daimler AG / Mercedes-Benz - Ford / Lincoln - Fuji Heavy Industries / Subaru - GM / Cadillac - General Dynamics - Google - Google Self-Driving Car - iRobot Revenue - Jaguar Land Rover - Kairos - Kairos Autonomi - Kongsberg - Lockheed Martin - Mitsubishi - Nissan - Qualcomm - Tesla - Thales Group - Toyota / Lexus - Visteon - Volkswagen / Audi - Volkswagen / Porsche - Volvo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dh...t_cars_and Source: Wintergreen Research, Inc
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American Truck Showrooms & National Truck Funding is Saving Truckers Across America
PR Newswire - Thu May 14, 6:00AM CDT
National Truck Funding, LLC is a Class 8 rental company that rents with option to purchase, late model Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo and Freightliner trucks, primarily to the owner-operator segment of the market. A leader in the industry, National Truck Funding, LLC currently operates from 3 www.AmericanTruckShowrooms.com dealership locations on the Gulf Coast in Gulfport, Mississippi, Atlanta, Georgia, and Phoenix, Arizona. They have over 600 trucks in their rental fleet and are continuing to expand. From the East Coast To The West Coast we're helping Truckers Across America.
Global Bus Rapid Transport Systems (BRT) Market 2015-2019: Market Size and CAGR
M2 - Tue May 12, 12:18PM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/897cxh/global_bus_rapid) has announced the addition of the "Global Bus Rapid Transport Systems (BRT) Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. BRT systems are highly sophisticated bus-based transit systems that are meant to deliver efficient, rapid, and cost-effective high capacity public transportation services. Apart from vehicles, BRT systems also comprise right-of-way lanes, on-board ITS, and stations. They use hi-tech communication technologies to track the location of vehicles and provide timely information to passengers at stations. Apart from saving on travel time, they also provide certain advantages such as reduction in emission levels, road safety, and encourage the use of public transportation. These systems are expected to evolve and shift toward using clean fuels such as biodiesel, LPG, and CNG rather than diesel. The analysts forecast the global BRT systems market to grow at a CAGR of 9.82% over the period 2014-2019. Key vendors - Ashok Leyland - Daimler - Marcopolo - Volvo Other prominent vendors - China Youngman Automobile Group - MAN Truck and Bus - New Flyer - Scania - Tata Motors - Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry - Yutong Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The global BRT systems market is expected to witness improvements in its growth rate in the future because of factors such as integration of BRT systems with intelligent systems. BRT systems are incorporating a variety of technologies that aid in smart transportation. Buses are increasingly being fitted with on-board communication technologies such as private radio networks, cellular technologies, Wi-Fi, infrared, and emerging technologies such as WiMAX. RFID technologies and inductive loops are used for positioning of vehicles and for connecting to central systems. Bus lanes are fitted with street-side beacons, which are triggered by short waves as a bus passes by, generating information about the vehicle. AVL technologies are used for continuous monitoring of transit vehicles through GPS devices. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/89..._bus_rapid About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
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Eaton Supplies Supercharger on Award-Winning Volvo T6 Drive-E Engine
Business Wire - Tue May 12, 10:05AM CDT
Power management company Eaton is supplying its twin-vortices supercharger on the award-winning Volvo T6 Drive-E engine that recently earned the coveted Engine of the Year award from Digital Trends, a leading consumer technology publisher.
MAPFRE Insurance Welcomes Team MAPFRE And Fellow Competitors As Around-The-World Volvo Ocean Race Arrives In Newport
PR Newswire - Mon May 11, 12:46PM CDT
When the Volvo Ocean Race reaches Newport, RI, for the seventh of nine legs in its around-the-world race, MAPFRE Insurance, the leading provider of auto and property insurance in its home state of Massachusetts, will be represented. MAPFRE is the naming sponsor of a team.
Volvo: Press Conference and Emission-Free Bus Trip
Business Wire - Mon May 11, 6:10AM CDT
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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for AB Volvo (VOLVY): Time to Buy? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 08, 7:31AM CDT
AB Volvo has decent short-term momentum and is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front for the coming quarter and year
Volvo Cars' New Beginning Brand Campaign Featuring Avicii Goes Live
PR Newswire Europe - Fri May 08, 2:01AM CDT
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Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Secures Sixth Consecutive Off-Shore Podium Finish
PR Newswire - Thu May 07, 10:00AM CDT
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the emirate's entry in the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) - finished Leg 6 of the epic race around the world in second place after 17 days at sea on the way from Itajaí in Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island on the USA's east coast.
BorgWarner Receives Volvo Cars Award Of Excellence
PR Newswire - Thu May 07, 7:00AM CDT
BorgWarner was honored by Volvo Cars with an Award of Excellence in the category "Cost Competitiveness" during a ceremony held recently at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg, Sweden. BorgWarner delivers a variety of leading turbocharging technologies to Volvo Cars, including regulated two-stage (R2S®) systems for diesel engines and turbochargers with a modular design for gasoline engines. These leading technologies are engineered to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and increase performance in numerous engines.
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Tracking Kahn Brothers Portfolio - Q1 2015 Update
John Vincent - at Seeking Alpha - Thu May 07, 3:11AM CDT
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UAE Earthmoving Equipment Market 2015-2019 with Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu & Volvo Group Dominating
PR Newswire Europe - Wed May 06, 5:46AM CDT
DUBLIN, May 06, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9z32t/earthmoving [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9z32t/earthmoving]) has announced the addition of the "Earthmoving Equipment Market in the UAE 2015-2019" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9z32t/earthmoving] report to their offering.
Germany Earthmoving Equipment Market 2015-2019 with Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu & Volvo Group Dominating
PR Newswire Europe - Wed May 06, 5:38AM CDT
DUBLIN, May 06, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (
Research and Markets: Germany Earthmoving Equipment Market 2015-2019 - Key Vendors are Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu & Volvo Group
Business Wire - Wed May 06, 4:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73vqpv/earthmoving) has announced the addition of the "Earthmoving Equipment Market in Germany 2015-2019" report to their offering.