Allison Transmission launches new transmission, partnership with Freightliner Trucks
Allison Transmission has launched the 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS) transmission, and has announced a partnership with Freightliner Trucks in conjunction with the new product. As part of the partnership, Freightliner will be the first to offer the 3414 transmission, which is an enhancement of Allison’s 3000 Series made specifically for regional haul applications.
SAF-Holland launches SMAR-te Tire Pilot
SAF-Holland has launched SMAR-te Tire Pilot. According to the company, it is an intelligent tire management system that is engineered to specifically work with SAF integrated suspension systems. The system was developed in partnership with AKTV8 LLC, combining patented electro-pneumatic controls with the SAF Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure management system (TPMS), which was engineered
Eaton to launch a heavy-duty transmission for electric commercial vehicles
Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business will launch an all-new four-speed transmission for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles to meet growing demand in a number of segments, including pickup and delivery and port drayage in North America, China and Europe. The new transmission, designed for Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles, is currently in
Peterbilt expands availability of PACCAR transmission to vocational applications
Peterbilt Motors Company has expanded availability for the PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission. The transmission is now available for use in vocational applications where the truck spends most of its time on pavement or maintained dirt and gravel roads, such as roll-offs, bottom dump trailers and heavy equipment transport.
Peterbilt offers enhanced features with Bendix Wingman Fusion collision-mitigation system
Peterbilt Motors Company has enhanced capabilities and added new features for the next generation Bendix Wingman Fusion collision-mitigation system. The system comes standard on the company’s Model 579.
Navistar utilizes Scania solutions to support Canadian mining customers
Navistar has signed a memorandum of understanding with Scania to explore opportunities for Navistar to support mining customers in the Canadian market.
Continental highlights ContiPressureCheck Solo
Continental offers a full portfolio of digital tire monitoring systems to meet different fleet needs. Components of all systems can be combined to take advantage of different functionalities. Tire monitoring solutions include the ContiPressureCheck on-vehicle TPMS and ContiConnect Yard digital tire monitoring system with web portal. ContiPressureCheck Solo, a trailer TPMS system, is the company’s
2020 International LT, RH Series will have improved fuel efficiency, uptime
The International LT and RH Series on-highway vehicles are benefiting from advances in aerodynamics, powertrain and software systems that are increasing fuel efficiency in the 2020 product lineup, the company says.
Continental details new intelligent truck tire offering
Conti HSR 3, Continental’s newest steer tire, is a regional steer tire delivering excellent mileage with scrub resistance. It will replace the HSR2 in regional steer usage, delivering higher mileage than the predecessor. The Conti HSR 3 is built on the Conti 3G casing for improved durability and retreadability, essential elements for delivering the lowest
Aperia Technologies expands Halo Connect functionality
Aperia Technologies Inc. announced an expansion of Halo Connect, its tire analytics platform that aims to enable commercial fleets to reduce unplanned tire-related downtime. Introduced in limited quantities earlier this year, Halo Connect now features vehicle location and service insights, in addition to tire tread depth and replacement tracking. Halo Connect leverages proprietary algorithms trained
