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Lightweight Foam Solutions for Quieter Cabs in Electric Semi-Trucks

electric semi-truck charging up with trees and a city skyline in the background

The heavy trucking industry has long been driven by diesel, but electrification is slowly gaining ground. In the United States, adoption has been gradual but consistent, as there are now thousands on the road for city-to-city hauling and other applications. Policy initiatives such as the Clean Trucks Plan are accelerating consideration of electric fleets by … Read more Lightweight Foam Solutions for Quieter Cabs in Electric Semi-Trucks

Cab Noise Reduction in Tractors and Earth-Moving Machines

View of a field from inside the cab of a tractor.

As the heavy equipment industry moves towards operator-centric design, the internal environment of the cab has become a primary differentiator for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). For the operator spending ten to twelve hours a day behind the glass, the cab is more than a control center, it is an office. When that office is subject … Read more Cab Noise Reduction in Tractors and Earth-Moving Machines

Designing Truck Cabs For Function & Comfort

Driver's Point of View

Driving a truck has never been viewed as easy, as it involves long hours, unconventional sleep patterns, and lengthy periods of time on the road and away from home. However, not only is it a stable, well-paying, blue-collar career, but it’s necessary for businesses and the economy to operate as they do. While the primary … Read more Designing Truck Cabs For Function & Comfort