Automatic and automated manual transmissions can improve fuel efficiency
Pouring over specs, investigating equipment options and analyzing your equipment usage, you work hard to build the most efficient, dependable trucks for your fleet. You carefully take stock of your business needs and build a truck to exceed those expectations, calculating costs and mitigating equipment risks. And then you put that perfectly spec’d machine into
Hendrickson releases bumper fuel efficiency test results
A white paper detailing fuel efficiency test results on Aero Clad bumper technology has been released by Hendrickson Bumper and Trim.
Durability, fuel efficiency reign at MATS
New offerings from truck OEMs at last month’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) held March 21-23 in Louisville, Ky., trended both toward the durable and the fuel-efficient.
Fuel efficiency, short- and long-term
Last month was full of industry news presented at three major trucking shows, the most recent of which was the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), and it will come as no surprise to you that the most common theme for all three shows was vehicle fuel efficiency.
Mack Super Econodyne Tour spreads word about fuel efficiency
Mack Trucks recently launched a North American tour in which its Super Econodyne-equipped Pinnacle models will travel between Mack dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, giving customers an opportunity to experience the fuel economy and performance benefits of the recently introduced integrated powertrain package.
Kenworth T680 adds performance, comfort and fuel efficiency
The new T680, designed for linehaul, pickup and delivery, and regional hauling operations, offers a 10% enhancement in aerodynamics, which the company said translates to a 5% fuel efficiency improvement.
Meritor FUELite tandem axle saves weight, boosts fuel efficiency
The FUELite tandem axle, the first member of Meritor’s SoloDrive Series axles, is designed for line-haul applications to maximize weight savings and increase fuel efficiency. It delivers nearly 400 lbs. in weight savings and approximately a 2% increase in fuel efficiency when compared to a traditional 6×4 configuration.
IT focus on fuel efficiency
How fleets are leveraging information technology to streamline the business process and increase efficiencies
Wide single tires bring weight savings, fuel efficiency
Some fleet mangers have embraced wide single tires, others remain skeptical. So let’s take a look at the issues surrounding replacing duals with one tire. According to Pressure Systems International, the manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI, there are two main advantages: weight savings and fuel efficiency. Weight savings can add up
Tires designed for fuel efficiency
When it comes to optimizing fuel economy for your fleet, think about buying the right tires. To date, EPA has verified a number of low rolling resistance tires produced by 19 different tire manufacturers.