Peterbilt rolls out its SuperTruck 2, autonomous truck at ATA MCE
Peterbilt Motors Co. showcased its advanced technology vehicles at the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE) show in San Diego, Calif. It was the first time Peterbilt’s new SuperTruck II demonstrator vehicle has been seen publicly. SuperTruck II features a unique aerodynamic shape with a center drive position that improves overall visibility,
Behind the scenes of the Daimler Trucks N.A. SuperTruck 2
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) shared a few behind-the-scenes details of its SuperTruck 2 project that is set for a full reveal later this year. With the initial SuperTruck project, the team was able to focus more on fundamental research and development, ultimately finding success with improved freight efficiency by 115%. For SuperTruck 2, which
Daimler Trucks North America receives SuperTruck 3 award
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) was named as one of the recipients awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the third SuperTruck initiative. In total, the DOE will be funding 25 projects with $199 million following the goal of putting cleaner cars and trucks on America’s roads, including long-haul trucks powered by
Volvo Group North America awarded $18M for SuperTruck 3 program
Volvo Group North America (VGNA) announced that it was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck 3 Program and will receive more than $18 million in federal funding to develop technologies that advance the industry’s adoption of regional-haul, heavy-duty zero-emission electrified trucks in the United States. VGNA will also invest matching
Eaton announces contributions to SuperTruck II program
Eaton announced that it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s SuperTruck II program. SuperTruck II is a partnership between the DOE, truck manufacturers and equipment suppliers. SuperTruck II is a continuation of the DOE’s SuperTruck initiative, which launched in 2010 with the goal to improve heavy-duty
Kenworth and UPS to collaborate on DOE SuperTruck II program
Kenworth announced that it is working together with UPS under the U.S. Department of Energy’s SuperTruck II program, utilizing the Kenworth T680 tractor and the PACCAR MX engine.
Navistar chooses PPG to paint its SuperTruck
Navistar has chosen PPG as the paint supplier for the “CatalIST,” its entry in the Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck program. The truck’s topcoat scheme features Delfleet Evolution paint system orange tricoat in FBC with F3921 clearcoat. The gray on the trailer—FBC with a flattened F3921 clear—was painted to match the flattened gray film on the
Wabash National’s SuperTruck trailer technology reduces weight, improves aerodynamics
Wabash National Corp., participating in the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck program, has developed a trailer that reduced drag coefficient by more than 30%. The SuperTruck program, a five-year research and development initiative, focused on improving freight efficiency (the amount of freight hauled per gallon of fuel used) by 50% compared to 2009 base model heavy-duty
Bridgestone to develop new tire technologies as part of SuperTruck II program
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has announced that the company will develop innovative new tire technologies aimed at significantly reducing the environmental impact of Class 8 long-haul tractor trailer trucks. Bridgestone will receive federal funding as a team member of the Cummins-Peterbilt SuperTruck II program. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will match the Bridgestone investment dollar-for-dollar,
From theory to reality: How soon will tomorrow’s trucks incorporate SuperTruck technologies?
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) introduced the SuperTruck program, the aim of which was to develop tractor-trailers that by 2015 were 50% more efficient than the 2009 baseline models. Enlisted for the project were four major truck OEMs: Daimler, Peterbilt (working with Cummins), Volvo and International. Now, these four OEMs are back