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WTW 2023 events: OEM chassis updates

Jan. 27, 2023
Work Truck Week's 2023 OEM chassis updates cover a variety updates and reviews across the industry
Work Truck Week 2023 includes multiple original equipment manufacturer updates as listed below.
  • Daimler Truck North America (Tuesday, March 7, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm): During this session, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) experts will provide insights into newly released features and updates that make working with Freightliner and Western Star trucks as easy as possible for the work truck industry. We will go into technical detail about the features of our product lines that make upfit easier than ever before, including the all-new QuickFit Electrical System, our new electrical architecture designed to make it easier to integrate truck equipment to the vehicle’s electrical power sources. Attendees will also hear about the latest efforts at DTNA to deliver new technologies, including e-mobility, to the work truck industry.
  • Mercedes-Benz USA (Tuesday, March 7, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm): Mercedes-Benz will cover important technical information as it relates to the chassis, design and engine updates.
  • Chevrolet Commercial Vehicles (Tuesday, March 7, 3 pm – 4:15 pm): Chevrolet Commercial Vehicles will cover important technical information related to chassis, design, body installation and equipment mounting options. OEM representatives will discuss the company’s plans for activity in the commercial vehicle space.
  • Peterbilt Motors Company (Tuesday, March 7, 3 pm – 4:15 pm): Peterbilt Motors Company will present a range of work truck solutions for the vocational, medium-duty and electric vehicle markets.
  • Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (Wednesday, March 8, 8 am – 9:15 am): Isuzu executives will overview new products and current updates to existing offerings. They will also share a market forecast and overview of sales.
  • Kenworth Truck Company (Wednesday, March 8, 8 am – 9:15 am): Kenworth Truck Company presents the Next 100, a Drive to Zero Emissions! Celebrate Kenworth’s 100th anniversary with an educational session showcasing our deep history of innovation in Vocational segments and a look at the latest development in our Zero Emission product lines.
  • Ram Commercial (Wednesday, March 8, 8 am – 9:15 am): Ram Commercial will share key details on its work van and chassis cab lineup as well as important upfitter information.
  • Hino Trucks (Wednesday, March 8, 9:30 am – 10:45 am): Hino Trucks will provide updated information regarding chassis, design, body installation and equipment mounting options. Our representatives will discuss our overall plans for and current activity in the industry.
  • International Truck (Wednesday, March 8, 9:30 am – 10:45 am): International Truck representatives of the Medium Duty, Severe and Emobility teams will review standard and optional product changes to the vocational lineup for International Trucks, including: EMV Series — where innovation meets proven technology, service and warranty; New MV Series — new features, safety and styling capacity and integration, service maintenance schedules, and MV connected vehicle solutions; HX and HV Series — new standard and option content that are relevant to vehicle upfitters which will include new features, safety and styling capacity and integration, service maintenance schedules, and connected vehicle solutions.
  • Ford Pro (Wednesday, March 8, 9:45 am – 11 am): Ford Pro is a one-stop shop that integrates a digitally powered suite of products and services to help accelerate your productivity. Key members from Ford Pro and our Commercial Vehicle engineering teams will cover the latest updates on Ford Pro’s solutions and technical information related tochassis, design, body installation and plans in the commercial vehicle space.
  • Freightliner Custom Chassis (Thursday, March 9, 9:30 am – 10:45 am): FCCC will give an overview of commercial general chassis updates and the MT50e.
  • Mack Trucks (Thursday, March 9, 9:30 am – 10:45 am): Mack Trucks will cover new product updates and important technical information related to chassis, design, body installation and equipment mounting options.
  • Lion Electric EV (Thursday, March 9, 11 am – 11:45 am): Lion Electric will cover important technical information related to its all-electric Class 6 Cab Chassis, body installation and equipment mounting options. Lion Electric representatives will discuss the company’s plans for activity in the commercial vehicle space.
  • VIA Motors Inc. EV (Thursday, March 9, 11 am – 11:45 am): VIA Motors will review their flexible, scalable Class 2–5 platform enabling multiple battery sizes and a wide range of body styles, while highlighting the components of their industry-leading skateboard technology.
  • Cenntro Automotive Corporation EV (Thursday, March 9, 1 pm – 1:45 pm): Cenntro Automotive is the OEM of electric light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. Cenntro’s purposebuilt ECVs are designed to serve a variety of organizations in support of municipal services, last-mile delivery, and other vocational and commercial applications. Cenntro’s All Electric Commercial vehicles from Class 1 to Class 4 can be easily upfit for a variety of uses from last-mile and vocational services.
  • Xos Inc. EV (Thursday, March 9, 1 pm – 1:45 pm): Xos will cover important technical information related to 100% battery-electric chassis, design, body installation and manufacturing process. An OEM representative will discuss the company’s plans for EV production in the commercial vehicle space.
  • Lordstown Motors EV (Thursday, March 9, 2 pm – 2:45 pm): Lordstown will cover the capabilities associated with the Endurance all-electric pickup. Its smart design optimizes critical capabilities, such as traction and maneuverability, safety and trailering.
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