New low viscosity diesel engine oils meet the needs of current, future engines
The American Petroleum Institute (API), working with engine manufacturers and oil makers, completely redesigned two heavy-duty engine oil specifications which were first licensable in December 2016. Nearly a decade had passed since the last diesel engine oil category, API CJ-4, was developed and major changes were required as engine technology had advanced. Engine technology advancement
A natural gas truck maintenance refresher
Natural gas service varies significantly from diesel engine maintenance in every thing from service intervals to safety procedures. To start, one of the biggest differences in service intervals for Cummins Westport natural gas engines (the only natural gas engine provider in the Class 8 segment) as opposed to diesel is that there’s no “I’ll get
What you can learn from diesel engine oil analysis
Oil analysis is a scientific way to assess the condition of the lubricant in your engine and detect oil contamination or conditions within your engine that could cause premature wear and/or downtime. A regular oil analysis program lets you build a historic database and watch for trends in a variety of areas. Optimally, you should
Five truck trend takeaways from January
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from January focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
How heavy-duty truck aftertreatment components can impact each other
While the DPF and DOC are the components we typically associate with aftertreatment service issues, improperly maintained aftertreatment systems can lead to a host of other operational issues. “Issues with the emissions system can have a ‘knock-on’ effect on various components in the engine environment,” said Dr. Barry Southward, vice president of catalyst technology for
Navistar CEO Troy Clarke on market strategy, new truck technology and meeting customer needs
Results. Sit down with Troy Clarke, Navistar’s president and chief executive officer, to talk about anything and everything from Navistar’s strategy for grabbing more market share to developing next-gen truck equipment to the growth potential of Navistar stock and it all comes back to a single simple statement: “Helping our customers make more money.” “Let’s
FedEx makes the largest commercial electric vehicle purchase in the U.S., continues the zero-emissions trend
In a groundbreaking decision, FedEx Corp. is expanding its fleet to include 1,000 new electric vehicles. The Chanje V8100 medium-duty electric panel vans will be operated by FedEx Express in commercial and residential pick-up and delivery services in California. FedEx is purchasing 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy and leasing 900 from Ryder System.
The present and future of electric axles
Axle manufacturers have been working on eAxle solutions for years, but in the time since these products came about, engineering innovation has only increased. So FE decided to check in with the makers of electric axles to see where these axles are now, and where they are going.
The expanding availability of electric vehicle technologies is poised to change the makeup of fleets
Driven by sustainability initiatives, fuel prices, environmental regulations and public demand, fleets are exploring, investing in and expanding their use of electric vehicles. What makes those objectives increasingly achievable is the growing number of light- and medium-duty commercial electric vehicle technology choices on the market today. Evolving in tandem with OEM electric vehicle offerings are
Western Star adds new aerodynamic roof fairing for 5700XE
A new roof fairing is now available for Western Star 5700XE 82-in. ultra-high roof sleeper models. According to the company, the new roof fairing maximizes aerodynamics on the truck, optimizing airflow across the trailer gap and sides to reduce drag. The fairing has been designated as SmartWay Certified by the EPA. “We’re proud of our participation in
