Roadshow to showcase fuel efficiency in long-haul trucking

‘Run on Less’ roadshow to showcase truck fuel efficiency advancements

generic-road-1

Shell, PepsiCo, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), and Carbon War Room (CWR) have announced Run on Less, a cross-country roadshow to showcase advancements in fuel efficiency that will take place in September.

Run on Less will demonstrate how Class 8 trucks can use different technologies to achieve the best fuel economy possible. The three-week experience will kick off from multiple locations across the United States and culminate at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) inaugural show in Atlanta, taking place Sept. 24 to 28. Run on Less will be led by NACFE and CWR’s Trucking Efficiency Operation, with Shell and PepsiCo as the title sponsors.

Run on Less will feature between six and ten Class 8 trucks, using current, commercially available technologies that will haul real freight around the country. The trucks will be equipped with different efficiency technologies, and drivers will demonstrate how to achieve the best fuel economy in today’s highway tractors. With a goal of achieving 9 MPG or more, the technologies fitted to the trucks will range from 6×2 axle configurations and automated transmissions to aerodynamics and other technologies that assist with improved freight efficiency. Driver progress, as well as the dollars and carbon emissions saved, will be tracked and reported in real time throughout Run on Less via a live online site.

“Now more than ever, fleets need help sifting through the noise and making better purchasing decisions, and manufacturers need help understanding the benefits and consequences of how fleets use their technologies,” said Scott Perry, chief technology and procurement officer for Ryder and the NACFE board chairman. “Run on Less will overcome these challenges by highlighting the opportunities of technologies that are available and profitable today.”

More details about Run on Less will be announced in coming months. During April, event organizers will be accepting fleet applications to participate in the Run. Sponsorship opportunities will remain open until June 1.

You May Also Like

Bestpass announces new integration with Geotab

Geotab customers using Bestpass can now access new toll activity data and reporting features through a single interface

Bestpass-Geotab-integration

Bestpass recently announced a new integrated offering within the Geotab ecosystem that will enable Bestpass customers access to toll data and reporting tools in their Geotab account. Bestpass says that the integration will let fleets and owner operators gain new insight into toll activity to more effectively manage tolls and identify opportunities to reduce toll expenses. 

Decisiv adds SRM Sentinel Managed Care to TICO Edge

According to Decisiv, the new addition to the service management platform lets customers to proactively meet service needs and improve uptime.

Decisiv-TICO-TMC-2024-Dick-Hyatt
Noregon announces ZF tractor, trailer telematics collaboration

The two companies demonstrated an early version of the paired telematics collaboration at the TMC 2024 Annual Meeting.

Noregon-TMC-ZF-partnership-telematics
The new Volvo VNL’s connectivity aims to boost productivity, streamline maintenance

Real-time fleet monitoring, remote updates, and extended service intervals for optimized truck performance.

Volvo-connectivity-service-TMC-1400
Pressure Systems International introduces new Geotab Marketplace offering

TireView LIVE integrates with Geotab, providing real-time tire monitoring, analytics and tire management.

PSI-TireViewLive-Geotab-TMC

Other Posts

Serjon highlights cybersecurity training as tech connects trucks

After successful attacks on large fleets, Serjon says it’s important to keep all employees trained on detecting cybersecurity threats.

Trailer Telematics-cybersecurity-attacks-hacking-safety
Intangles introduces diesel particulate filter solution to optimize regeneration

The new solution offers real-time soot monitoring, regeneration quality insights and predictive performance analytics.

Intangles-diesel-particulate-filter-TMC-1400
Technical Achievement Awards finalists

The panel selected 3 product finalists for the award, and will announce the winner at this year’s TMC meeting.

Truck-writers-technical-acheivement-award-2023-winner
Phillips Connect partners with Noregon

The companies joined forces to integrate Connect1 trailer data into the TripVision Remote Diagnostics system.

Phillips-connect-Noregon