Cummins reveals fully electric Class 7 truck, provides update on diesel engines
During an event at its technical center in Columbus, Ind., Cummins Inc. unveiled a fully electric Class 7 demonstration Urban Hauler Tractor, dubbed the Aeos (a reference to one of the four winged horses driving Greek mythology’s sun god across the sky). The truck includes a battery pack offering with a charge time of one
Balancing act: Weighing the need for both efficiency and power in engines
A recent trend in the trucking industry reveals surprising results. In 2009, 56% of all US Class 8 trucks spec’d engines were greater than 13 liter, (a.k.a. big-block or big-bore engines), but as of 2016, that number has fallen to about 40%. The reason for this may be that fleets that prioritize efficiency and lighter-weight
What causes carbon deposit buildup in diesel engines and how to prevent it
Carbon deposit buildup on diesel engine components such as piston heads, fuel injectors and intake valves is a bigger problem than it is for gasoline engines. There is a federal requirement that certain detergents be added to gasoline at the refinery itself, but there is no such mandate for adding detergents to diesel fuel. For
The evolution and benefits of reman engines
These days, there are even more advantages to purchasing reconditioned/remanufactured engines than there have been in the past. According to Stanford Siy, heavy-duty and high horsepower ReCon engine product manager for Cummins, “A genuine Cummins engine for used equipment gives owners a way to increase their return on investment on their tools for trade. For
Cummins B4.5, B6.7, L9 engines now compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels
Cummins Inc. announced that its B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engine platforms are compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification. Both on-highway and off-highway versions of the B6.7 and L9 platforms and all vintages are approved to use paraffinic diesel fuels in North America. According to Cummins, this helps further reduce the carbon
Pump you up: The importance of water pumps for engines
Upgraded water pumps are one of many components that engine OEMs are putting to work to improve fuel economy. The water pump is one of the major components in the cooling systems, and the cooling system can impact fuel economy and the longevity of the engine if it’s not cooling correctly. “The cooling system is designed
Chevin adds Event Engines tool to FleetWave software
Chevin has added a new Events Engine tool to the latest update of its FleetWave fleet and asset management software. According to Chevin the Events Engine tool allows operations to rapidly design and automate alerts, reminders and other messages that are sent to their workers, and helps streamline fleet communications by allowing users to build rules that
What protects the driveline from the demands of today’s downsped engines?
The continued integration of powertrain components propels advancements in downspeeding as ratio speeds increase. In fact, Dana recently announced a new 2.47:1 axle ratio for the Spicer AdvanTek 40 tandem axle. Meritor’s new 14X HE tandem axle has ratios down to 2.15. According to Ken Hogan, Meritor’s vice president of rear drivetrain, approximately 25% of today’s
2017 model year engines: What you need to know
With the New Year comes new engines, which meet the increasingly stringent EPA requirements and improve overall efficiency. There’s a lot to talk about, so we’re going to dispense with the editorial pleasantries and get down to brass tacks. New engine oil category recommendations The introduction of the new engine oil categories—API CK-4 (which replaces
Kenworth doubles down on success of T680 Advantage, PACCAR MX engines
It’s a time of growth and change at Kenworth. The T680 Advantage has proven itself as the truck of choice for many of its customers—which has led to the expansion of the T680 Advantage offering with the announcement of the Kenworth T680 Advantage Day Cab for pickup and delivery and regional-haul operators and the retirement of the
