{"id":595,"date":"2023-05-01T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T21:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morgancanada.ca\/news-canada\/?p=595"},"modified":"2025-04-28T11:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:22:41","slug":"paving-the-way-for-the-next-gen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morgancanada.ca\/news-canada\/en\/paving-the-way-for-the-next-gen\/","title":{"rendered":"Paving the Way for the Next-Gen\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

EV and AV Truck Bodies, Strategies and Solutions at ACT Expo 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe surging demand for electrification and alternative fuels in commercial trucking has been driven by multiple state-level mandates for zero emissions, escalating fuel prices, and a huge spike in e-commerce deliveries,\u201d says Mark Hope, General Manager and COO, EAVX, the innovation hub within J.B. Poindexter & Co (JBPCO)<\/a>. \u201cThe greater need for middle- and last-mile package, dry freight, and refrigerated delivery trucks has been a catalyst for innovation and the evolving projects we are working on across our business units.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the Governor\u2019s Executive Order N-79-20<\/a> requiring strategies to achieve 100% zero-emissions from medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicles in California by 2045, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) approved amendments to its current rule for Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) operating in the state requiring actions designed to reduce the pollution the units produce and accelerate their transition to zero-emission technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognized as industry leaders focused on customer solutions for the transition to zero-emission freight transportation, JBPCO business units are focusing on the newest technologies that will pave the way for next-generation EV truck bodies, vehicle strategies and digital connectivity. Several innovative body and technology solutions will be featured at ACT Expo<\/a>, May 1 \u2013 4, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Booth #5489 <\/strong>and outside at the ride and drive area, including multiple e-TRU zero-emission refrigeration solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur theme, Driving Innovation Together, underscores JBPCO\u2019s commitment to collaboration between our business units, chassis partners, technology innovators, and customers,\u201d says Hope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morgan Canada Corporation<\/a>, the largest manufacturer of light- and\u00a0medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies\u00a0in North America, will spotlight its innovative proof-of-concept body, NEO, on Navistar\u2019s International\u00ae eMV Series chassis. NEO represents the next step of Morgan\u2019s product evolution to achieve extended range, improved aerodynamics, and a lighter-weight dry-freight body. NEO is the sequel to last year\u2019s first-phase concept body that introduced lighter-weight materials and situational awareness elements, many of which are now available. Highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n