Navistar reveals International SuperTruck II results
The SuperTruck II demonstrates 16 MPG through hybridization—a 170% improvement compared to the baseline model.
Unpacking NACFE’s confidence report on trailer aerodynamics
The North America Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), which partnered with the Carbon War Room (CWR) to form Trucking Efficiency, recently released a Confidence Report to provide an unbiased review of tractor aerodynamic technologies available on the market today, and to increase investment in cost-saving tractor aerodynamic technologies. Tractor aerodynamics increase fuel efficiency by lowering air
Trucking Efficiency issues confidence report on lightweighting
Why are fleets reluctant to invest in technologies to reduce vehicle weight? That’s the question Trucking Efficiency tackles in its latest Confidence Report. The Confidence Report, from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Carbon War Room, explores the benefits and challenges of lightweighting for Class 8 tractors and trailers. While the majority of bulk
Trucking Efficiency Confidence Report focuses on low rolling resistance tires
According to a new Trucking Efficiency Confidence Report that has been released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Carbon War Room, low rolling resistance (LRR) tires in dual or wide-base configurations can reduce fuel consumption. The report documents the benefits and challenges of low rolling resistance tires, defines and explains how to measure rolling