Freightliner Custom Chassis showcases bus chassis technologies
The newest version of the S2C commercial bus chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) can be powered by a 300-HP Cummins ISB 6.7 engine rated at 660 lb./ft. of torque. The S2C chassis is designed for cutaway bus bodies.
NGVi offers NGV maintenance and diagnostics training
The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) is presenting NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training: Heavy-Duty Vehicles and NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training: Light-Duty Vehicles courses to prepare technicians to perform maintenance, diagnostics and repair of natural gas vehicles.
Central Freight Lines upgrades fleet Freightliner CNG Trucks
Freightliner Trucks announced that Central Freight Lines Inc. added 100 2014 Freightliner M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors equipped with Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engines to its fleet. The Freightliner M2 112 with natural gas can be spec’ed with engines from 260 to 320 HP and up to 1,000 lb./ft. of torque.
Automated, automatic transmissions & integrated powertrains
Delivering fuel to gas stations throughout northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas, Fleet Transit’s fleet of 50 tractors is faced daily with some of the nation’s heaviest stop and go traffic. The company was looking for ways to lower maintenance costs, eliminate driveline problems and increase fuel economy, notes Ken Glover, maintenance supervisor. It also wanted to improve safety and enhance driver recruitment and retention.
Freightliner starts production of 122SD
Full production of Freightliner Trucks 122SD model for vocational applications has begun. The model is designed for heavy/oversize hauling, logging, oil/gas field service, crane, dump, towing/recovery and vocational on-highway applications.
Noregon Systems’ vehicle inspection heavy-duty software
JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics software 2013 v2 for the JPRO heavy-duty software module has been released by Noregon Systems, a supplier of PC based diagnostic solutions.
NG-powered Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper now available
Factory-installed compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems will be available on Freightliner Cascadia tractors with a 48-in. sleeper cab.
Navistar’s International TranStar with 13-liter SCR engine
Navistar Inc. announced the launch of its International TranStar regional haul tractor with MaxxForce 13 engine with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology.
Some fuel economy thoughts
Years ago, Cummins engine tech people said to “gear fast; run slow.” With today’s electronic controls, this is much more do-able than in the past. I believe I would spec the engines with the longest stroke and the tallest (low numerical ratio) rear axle ratio for interstate usage to optimize fuel economy.
Special report: Kenworth updates NG offering
Kenworth natural gas open house updates customers on engine availability, model lineup coupled with a driving experience at the Kenworth Chillicothe plant.