The Rolling Resistance Paradox
June 23, 2017
Looking for a tire with the lowest possible rolling resistance? If that’s your only consideration, you might not be happy with the tire you get.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2017/06/the-rolling-resistance-paradox.aspx
The Latest Fuel-Sipping Engines
June 19, 2017
How engine makers have met the EPA GHG Phase 1 2017 emissions requirements head-on, with a lineup promising better fuel efficiency and greater reliability.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2017/06/the-latest-fuel-sipping-engines.aspx
Super Trucks: Pie in the Sky, or Pathway to Super Fuel Savings?
June 14, 2017
The DOE SuperTruck projects have demonstrated what’s possible. The next challenge is to turn the possible into the practical.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2017/06/super-trucks-pie-in-the-sky-or-pathway-to-super-fuel-savings.aspx
What's Ahead for Wide-Base Single Tires?
May 23, 2017
Could the next round of greenhouse gas reduction rules push more fleets over to wide-base single tires? It seems likely, given not only their relatively low...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2017/05/what-s-ahead-for-wide-base-single-tires.aspx
How Navistar’s SuperTruck Exceeded Goals
December 20, 2016
Navistar's SuperTruck, the CatalIST, makes creative use of existing systems, relying less on advanced technology for its impressive gains.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2016/12/how-navistar-s-supertruck-exceeded-goals.aspx
Volvo's SuperTruck Demonstrates the Art of the Possible
November 18, 2016
Volvo Group’s SuperTruck demonstrates where energy-saving technology could take us – and in some cases, already has.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2016/11/volvo-s-supertruck-demonstrates-the-art-of-the-possible.aspx
Ploger Transportation Pushes 10 Mpg With a Far-From-Typical Powertrain Spec
September 26, 2016
Ploger is a diverse carrier hauling mostly high-cube multi-drop loads to customer retail locations in urban areas predominantly east of the Mississippi.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2016/09/ploger-transportation-pushes-10-mpg-with-a-far-from-typical-powertrain-spec.aspx
Breaking the 10 MPG Barrier
June 15, 2016
10 miles per gallon is more of a line in the sand than the barrier it was once thought to be. Can 11 mpg be far off?
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2016/06/breaking-the-10-mpg-barrier.aspx
Exploring the World of 6x2 Drive Axles
March 21, 2016
Fleets are slowly adopting 6x2 drive axle configurations as manufacturers continue to improve the technology. Here's an overview of the latest offerings.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2016/03/the-world-of-6x2s.aspx
Fuel Savings vs. Shorter Tire Life
June 8, 2015
Are low-rolling-resistance tires a cost-effective proposition? It’s not an easy question to answer. Chances are your low-rolling resistance tires are...
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2015/06/fuel-savings-vs-shorter-tire-life.aspx