Allison Transmission expands eGen Power e-Axle offering
Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, announced the addition of its eGen Power 100S and 130D e-Axles to its fully electric portfolio of propulsion solutions at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. Allison first launched its eGen Power 100D in 2020 and has since spent
Dana announces e-Axle production for Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Dana Inc. announced that it will begin production of its eS9000r e-Axle–the first in a line of Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-Axles to support the market launch of the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) all-electric MT50e medium-duty last-mile delivery vehicle. Designed with a custom Spicer S130 rear drive axle, the propulsion system for the MT50e application
Dana to launch e-axles for heavy-duty electric truck applications
Dana Inc. announced a new line of Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-Axles designed for a wide variety of Class 7 and 8 applications. The line includes single and tandem electric axles, including systems for direct drive and now 4×2, 6×2, and 6×4 multi-speed e-Axle systems. Dana says the new e-Axles are designed to integrate into most
Podcast: The role of e-axles and power systems in the electric future
The electric future has arrived, with several major OEMs making battery electric trucks available now, some that will be available soon, and even a growing push toward hydrogen fuel cell power. So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric future? To answer that question, I talked with Jeremy Frenznick, senior director of
Mack Trucks pairs mRIDE spring leaf suspension with Mack axles
The Mack Trucks mRIDE spring leaf over rubber block suspension, which Mack says is ideal for vocational customers needing improved stability and greater traction on jobsites, now offers additional weight savings for increased payload when paired with proprietary Mack axles, the company says. Available at 40,000-lbs. and 46,000-lbs. suspension ratings and with standard track axles,
The coming of the e-axle age
As a highly efficient power source for propelling electric vehicles, truck e-axles must be designed to go beyond providing torque and power to also balance performance, durability and reliability with maximum time on the road per charge. That’s according to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana. “E-axles have continued to advance in
Watch: The right axle choices for vocational trucks
Many applications – especially vocational trucks – have modified components based upon the specified intended service, and there’s no exception for axles. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Application is the alpha and the omega of equipment spec’ing. Consider the differences between a flatbed hauling materials to a construction
High-Quality Aftermarket Axle Carriers Help Avoid Downtime
The quality of a commercial vehicle’s axle carriers can mean the difference between reliable performance and roadside breakdown. When part failure occurs, ensure that proper time is taken to ask questions and investigate the true cause. If it turns out that an axle carrier needs to be replaced, choose parts that are original equipment-quality to
Mack Trucks enhances axle warranty for 2022 models
Mack Trucks has enhanced its standard Mack axle warranty for model year 2022 Mack models. Mack vehicles covered under the enhanced axle warranty include Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR models. The standard heavy-duty warranty for line haul, construction and refuse was extended to 60 months or 500,000 miles for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle
Push it real good: The role of pusher axles in trucking
As someone who hasn’t lived under a rock for the past 30 years, it’s fair to speculate you’re familiar with Salt-N-Pepa’s 1987 mega-hit “Push It.” And as a fleet manager, I’ll venture that whenever you hear it, there’s one component you can’t get off your mind for the rest of the day: pusher axles (if