ArvinMeritor to develop dual-mode HD diesel-electric drive train
ArvinMeritor Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation of Bentonville, Ark., agreed to develop a dual-mode, diesel-electric drive train for a Class 8 tractor.
New Roadranger Guide simplifies product specifications
Roadranger Marketing announced the availability of the 2007-2008 Roadranger Drivetrain Specification Guide, a tool for customers to use when specifying products from Dana, Eaton, and other partners in a wide variety of drivetrain applications for the commercial vehicle market.
Two motors are better than one
Hybrids have received mixed reviews when used in cars and trucks, but new generations are now receiving well-earned attention
Eaton gets patents for Hybrid Electric Power System
Eaton Corp. was awarded several U.S. patents for the company’s Hybrid Electric Power System. The system will be commercially available through several major OEMs in 2007.
Volvo offers I-Shift automated transmission in North America
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the Volvo I-Shift automated transmission for model year 2008.
Walker Mega-flow NoiseBraker mufflers deliver enhanced performance
Heavy-duty fleets looking to improve performance can now turn to the durable Walker Mega-Flow NoiseBraker muffler,maker said.
Tenneco offers heavy-duty muffler
Tenneco’s Walker Mega-Flow muffler is designed to reduce back-pressure, improve driver comfort, increase fuel efficiency and resist corrosion.
Eaton introduces fuller ultrashift transmission
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. introduced the Fuller UltraShift LEP (Linehaul Efficient Performance), the newest addition to the UltraShift family of automated transmissions along with two product extensions of the UltraShift LST (Linehaul Standard): the UltraShift LST Overdrive Multi-Torque and the UltraShift LST Direct Drive Multi-Torque.
Dana adds new axle ratios
To meet customers’ increasing need for better fuel economy, Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group released three new ratios for its Spicer drive axle lineup.
ArvinMeritor announces lower axle ratio on Meritor RS-23-160 series
ArvinMeritor announced the availability of a 2.50 ratio for its RS-23-160 single axle series.