Fuel Efficiency Archives - Fleet Equipment Magazine
Sustainability, decarbonization through fuel efficiency

Better fuel economy can lower costs, minimize environmental impact and improve sustainability — thoughtful engineering can help see those results.

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Volvo Trucks new VNL: Lineup overview

We dive into the VNL’s fuel efficiency, safety and take it for a spin.

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Volvo Trucks new VNL touts engine, transmission enhancements

Volvo says its engineers overhauled the Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission — let’s see what’s changed.

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Peterbilt SuperTruck 2 takes center stage at CES

The OEM tells us how they exceeded DOE freight efficiency expectations.

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The heavy-duty truck equipment Trend of the Year

Here’s a hint—it’s not what you expected.

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How spec’ing for fuel efficiency can help make fleets more sustainable

For every gallon of diesel saved, there’s a reduction of 22.4 pounds of CO2 emissions. This contributes to environmental sustainability.

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Fuel Efficiency Faceoff finish line

Now we come to the answer to the question that started it all:  How fuel efficient can a new truck driver be? As we saw in the first half of the Fuel Efficiency Faceoff drive pitting Super Spec’er Joel Morrow against CDL-newbie Jason Morgan, handing a new driver the keys to a hyper fuel-efficient truck

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The fuel efficiency faceoff begins!

The battle to earn the CDL is over, but the fight to crown a fuel efficiency champion is just getting started.

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Taking the commercial driver’s license test

After struggling with shifting, the CDL test is ahead on this episode of the Fuel Efficiency Faceoff.

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Truck driving safety requires attention

It’s hard to focus on safety when you’re focused on shifting. Episode two of the Fuel Efficiency Faceoff shows why.

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Fuel Efficiency Faceoff: The new driver challenge

How hard can it be? I quickly find out that fuel efficiency is the last thing on a new driver’s mind.

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Navistar recognized by EPA as SmartWay Program High Performer

Navistar recently announced its recognition as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) High Performer in the SmartWay Program’s Shipper category. According to the press release, the EPA’s SmartWay Program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiency. The EPA’s SmartWay Program provides a comprehensive system for tracking fuel use and freight

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