Freightliner announces efficiency, powertrain enhancements for new Cascadia MY 2020 trucks
Aerodynamic enhancements to the new Cascadia announced by Freightliner include Aerodynamic Height Control. Aerodynamic Height Control electronically lowers the suspension height at 55 MPH to optimize airflow over and under the front of the truck and reduce drag. Other enhancements include Michelin X Line D+ Energy tires developed in collaboration with Michelin, which reduce rolling
Daimler Trucks delivers 50,000th Freightliner New Cascadia
Daimler Trucks reaches the mark of 50,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. with its Freightliner New Cascadia since production started in January 2017. The 50,000th New Cascadia was handed over to the customer Cargo Transporters, based in Claremont, N.C. Currently, Cargo Transporters operates more than 550 Freightliner trucks, now including over 120 New Cascadia. Daimler
On the Road: Freightliner electric trucks; Shell Starship; ZF Lane Keep Assist Technology
Our travel schedule took the FE team across the country last month. The biggest news was the unveiling of Daimler Trucks all-electric eCascadia and eM2 medium-duty trucks, signaling an all-in approach to electrification. The eCascadia has up to 730 peak HP. The batteries provide 550 Kwh usable capacity, a range of up to 250 miles
Daimler Trucks North America announces Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet partners
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks. The move is the next phase of a co-creation process that DTNA is utilizing to actively involve customers in the development of commercial
Freightliner debuts two new CNG-powered Cascadia trucks
Two new Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles will be showcased for the first time by Daimler Trucks North America. One of the new Cascadia CNG vehicles was developed in collaboration with UPS. The new Cascadia day cab is equipped with a Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero (NZ) NOx natural gas engine and Eaton
Daimler Trucks North America makes collision mitigation system and air disc brakes standard on the new Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that the Detroit Assurance 4.0 collision mitigation system and Meritor EX+ L air disc brakes are standard on all new Freightliner Cascadia truck models. “The safety of all drivers on the road—whether behind the wheel of a truck or in a passenger vehicle—has always been one of our key
Work truck technology with Mitsubishi Fuso, Mack Trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, Chevrolet
Hard working vocational trucks have to meet intense demands, but advanced truck technology is quickly become as big of a bottom line bullet point as dependability and durability. The latest technology sat right next to the newest truck announcements at this year’s Work Truck Show, but you don’t have to just take my word on
Freightliner vocational trucks sport new features
Freightliner Trucks has introduced several new options for its medium-duty and severe-duty truck models. (Freightliner 122SD Tractor is pictured above.) “We are dedicated to providing our vocational customers with a breadth of options that contribute to durability and benefit on-the-job performance,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. The new options include:
Freightliner hybrid-electric trucks approved for NY Truck-Voucher Incentive Program
Freightliner Trucks‘ Freightliner M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid truck has been approved for the New York Truck—Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). In partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation and CALSTART, NYT-VIP provides $19 million in incentives for clean vehicle technologies.
Allison output retarder available for Freightliner M2 112 refuse trucks
Freightliner Trucks announced that the Allison Transmissions output retarder is now available as an option for M2 112 Natural Gas refuse trucks spec’d with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions. Integrated with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine and part of the transmission, the output retarder provides seamless secondary vehicle braking, ultimately reducing pad