Fuel Efficiency Archives - Fleet Equipment Magazine
Tips for creating a transportation sustainability strategy

Setting sustainability goals can seem like a lot of work, but even small steps toward decarbonization can add up.

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Inside the intelligence that powers truck powertrain efficiency

Powertrain integration goes beyond how the components connect. Powertrain management software pushes fuel efficiency further.

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Volvo Trucks introduces Connected Vehicle Analytics tool

Aggregated, anonymized data provides spec’ing and benchmarking insights.

Michelin’s Freightliner SuperTruck 2 steer tire expected to roll out this year

It usually takes years for SuperTruck technology to be ready for the road, but Michelin’s X Line Energy Z+ tire aims for a 2023 debut.

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Volvo Trucks says I-Torque use is on the rise

This powertrain technology ensures maximum efficiency without sacrificing performance or drivability, the company says.

Increased fuel efficiency that works toward greater sustainability

How to map out greater fuel efficiency and take stock of your decarbonization efforts.

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Cummins announces new X10 diesel engine

The 10-liter displacement engine slots into Cummins’ product portfolio complemented by the B6.7 and X15 and will serve vocational, transit, pickup and delivery and regional haul customers.

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Inside the Freightliner SuperTruck 2’s powertrain efficiency

Its performance is the result of powertrain technologies and aerodynamics working hand-in-hand.

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Freightliner SuperTruck 2 highlights new efficiency technologies

Four key areas drive the Freightliner SuperTruck 2 freight efficiency to new heights.

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Why this year will be the ‘Year of Fuel Efficiency’ regulations

Plus top takes on the CHIPS Bill, Repair Act and what this Congress can actually get done.

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Back to Basics: Truck fuel economy, maintenance strategies to combat supply chain issues, rising fuel cost

Today’s fuel prices have re-introduced a bevy of asset management challenges for fleets that significantly impact the bottom line of every fleet organization. This is especially a concern since fuel is the largest component of total cost of ownership (TCO) for any fleet. While it is challenging to procure new trucks, it’s equally important to

The right heavy-duty truck maintenance practices to protect fuel efficiency

As a fleet manager, I’m sure you feel the pain as diesel prices reach new heights and while there isn’t much that can be done about the total at the pump, taking into consideration the maintenance of your tires, fluids and lubricants can help mitigate the severity of diesel fuel prices.  Effective tire maintenance is