Peterbilt showcases advanced technologies
During the annual Energy Summit and Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute, Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed the SuperTruck advanced concept vehicle it is developing with Cummins Inc. through a U.S. Department of Energy program.
Vehicle aerodynamics and the future
While truck and engine manufacturers are working to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions in the face of looming regulations, it’s a timely opportunity to recap aerodynamic devices and the benefits they offer fleets.
President Obama visits DTNA Mount Holly plant
President Barack Obama visited the Daimler Trucks North America manufacturing facility in Mount Holly, N.C., this week to take a tour and address economic issues facing the United States.
Natural gas, hybrid trucks continue to grow as viable options
For the last few decades, truck manufacturers have been investing in technology related to alternative fuels. Early on, natural gas-powered vehicles gained acceptance for certain fleet applications. While they remain viable options, diesel-electric hybrid technology for commercial trucks has been gaining ground.