Automated and automatic transmissions for heavy-haul
Heavy-haul. Just the name itself gets across the kind of power that is needed for trucks in these applications. Yet the trucks need to be versatile as well, because the truck won’t spend all of its time on the jobsite.
Mack Trucks extended chassis fairings boost Anthem fuel efficiency
Mack Trucks aims to further increase the Mack Anthem model’s fuel efficiency with the addition of an all-new extended chassis fairing option. Integrated into the Anthem model’s existing fairings, the new option directs air more smoothly around the rear axles to improve fuel efficiency by up to 0.5%, according to the OEM.
EPA SmartWay Excellence Awards recipients announced
The recipients of the SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 2019 were recently announced. Awards are given for being leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.
Mesilla Valley Transportation equips trailers with FlowBelow AeroSliders
Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) is equipping all new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, the company recently announced.
Bergstrom, Viatec partner to provide package of no-idle options for utility trucks
Viatec, the creator of SmartPTO, an electric power takeoff unit, and Bergstrom, the creator of the new eCoolPark system, a compact, high-efficiency, electric, no-idle A/C system, are partnering to develop no-idle solutions for utility trucks.
Vnomics receives sixth patent for True Fuel
Vnomics Corp. has received a sixth patent for its True Fuel optimization solution. The company also reported that in 2019 the number of drivers being coached to save fuel using True Fuel has grown by 18%.
MVT Solutions offers free fuel efficiency subscription service
MVT Solutions’ test reports for its certified products are now available on a no-cost subscription basis, the company says.
Rocketail introduces Rocketail Wing rear drag reduction technology
Rocketail LLC announced the launch of its Rocketail Wing rear drag reduction technology for trailers. The Rocketail system is a verified EPA SmartWay trailer rear fairing technology for heavy-duty truck trailers that has exhibited a certified fuel efficiency improvement of over 3.58 U.S. gallons per 1,000 miles, the company shared. The one-piece airfoil was certified
Freightliner announces efficiency, powertrain enhancements for new Cascadia MY 2020 trucks
Aerodynamic enhancements to the new Cascadia announced by Freightliner include Aerodynamic Height Control. Aerodynamic Height Control electronically lowers the suspension height at 55 MPH to optimize airflow over and under the front of the truck and reduce drag. Other enhancements include Michelin X Line D+ Energy tires developed in collaboration with Michelin, which reduce rolling
Volvo Trucks releases new Payload Plus fuel efficiency package
Volvo Trucks has introduced new “Payload Plus” packages for the Volvo VNR and VNL series trucks, which are now available to order. According to Volvo, the packages provide a way to shave up to 540 lbs. from Volvo VNR regional-haul models and remove more than 335 lbs. from Volvo VNL long-haul models, and are geared toward weight-sensitive
Volvo Trucks offers new Xceed efficiency package for VNL 760 and VNL 860
Volvo Trucks has introduced the new “Xceed” fuel efficiency package for Volvo VNL 760 and VNL 860 models operating in dry van and refrigerated trailer operations. The new fuel efficiency package will be available for order beginning in January for 2020 model year trucks. “The new Xceed fuel efficiency package is the most efficient package
Vnomics receives patent for In-Cab coaching processes
Vnomics Corp., provider of onboard fuel optimization solutions, has received two new patents, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including its first patent for in-cab coaching. “By providing immediate feedback for drivers so they can easily understand how their driving behaviors impact fuel economy, our True Fuel optimization solution is a
