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NEW / VEHICLE HVAC INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
Official manufacturer news, engineering explanations and practical questions for fleets, OEMs and distributors. News coverage from February through October 2026, with analysis by VETHY.
Webasto's October heater and diagnostics announcement raises practical questions about offline support, software access and vehicle HVAC commissioning.
Thermo King's InnoTrans HVAC announcement raises practical questions about CO2-based ventilation, UV treatment, service access and low-GWP readiness.
MAHLE's InnoTrans announcement shows why traction cooling, battery conditioning and passenger HVAC need distinct requirements in integrated vehicle projects.
MAHLE's new ArcticPRO range puts refrigerant compatibility, service records, workshop throughput and technician training at the center of equipment selection.
Hanon's global aftermarket announcement highlights why HVAC distributors need regional product scope, technical support and service readiness alongside stock.
Thermo King's Volvo infotainment integration shows why fleets should define user roles, command confirmation, connectivity and regional availability before buying connected controls.
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Why cooling performance below zero is the wrong question, how heat-pump parking ACs and diesel air heaters split the winter workload, and the battery

How to move from a five-truck pilot to a fleet-wide parking air conditioner rollout without spec drift, installer variance or a spares gap — with phas

A distributor's checklist for importing 12V/24V parking air conditioners from China — HS classification, which EU directives actually apply below 75 V

How to size cable, fuses and DC-DC charging for a 12V or 24V parking air conditioner, with voltage-drop maths, ampacity tables and the cutoff settings

How a 12V/24V parking air conditioner interacts with an electric truck's DC-DC converter, auxiliary battery and range budget — with worked energy numb

What a 7,500 BTU parking air conditioner actually delivers at 48 °C ambient, how R134a and R410A diverge in desert heat, and how to size cab cooling a

Compare 12V parking AC for US semi-truck fleets. Review VX3000SP, EcoMax 3S, rooftop options, fitment checks and bulk procurement requirements.
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