2017 was a big year for new equipment with major manufacturers introducing brand new flagship trucks, concept vehicles, and even a few electric vehicles and HDT was there to test drive and report on these trucks with in-depth videos. Here are 10 of the most watched videos from 2017.
by HDT Staff
December 28, 2017
Photo: Jim Park
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Photo: Jim Park
2017 was a big year for new equipment with major manufacturers introducing brand new flagship trucks, concept vehicles, and even a few electric vehicles and HDT was on-hand to test drive and report on these trucks with in-depth videos. Here are 10 of the most watched videos from 2017.
Equipment Editor Jim Park took two versions of Volvo's newly introduced regional haul tractor out for a test drive - a VNR 300 daycab and the VNR 640 with a sleeper and adaptive loading.
HDT editors Jim Park and Jack Roberts were the first truck editors to get the chance to drive Volvo's ultra-fuel-efficient SuperTruck for the day. Watch this video for their first impressions of the $2 million research project, an interesting blend of old and new.
In this Ultimate Test Drive road test, we take Freightliner's new Cascadia on the road to see how the truck's Intelligent Powertrain Management system optimizes fuel economy for the situation.
Julie Furber, executive director of electrification business at Cummins, gives Equipment Editor Jim Park details and specs of the company’s first all-electric heavy-duty truck.
The highly anticipated Tesla Semi was unveiled at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California. With a 500-mile range, 20 second 0-60 mph fully loaded, 30-minute fast charging, and a launch date of 2019, is it the truck of the future? Read the full story here.
Mack Trucks launched its first new on-highway tractor since 1999 at the company's 2017 Dealer Summit and Equipment Editor Jim Park was at the launch event to find out more about the distinctly-designed truck.
At the launch event for International's new RH Regional-Haul Tractor, Navistar representatives talked to equipment editor Jim Park about the design and features of the new vehicle.
Volvo Trucks North America unveiled the VNL, its first new highway tractor in more than 20 years. HDT's Jack Roberts was there and filed this video report with his first driving impressions of the new truck.
Paccar's 12-Speed Automated Transmission is part of its fully integrated powertrain and Equipment Editor Jim Park took Kenworth's T680 equipped with the transmission out for a spin in this video.
We caught up with IMI Products at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Nashville to watch a demonstration of how vibration and rolling resistance can affect fuel efficiency.
The new Hyundai Translead production sites will improve trailer and body delivery to customers by reducing lead times and leveraging a growing dealer network.
Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 20 Products awards recognize the best new products and technologies. Check out the award presentations at the 2026 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
The Detroit® Gen 6 engine platform proves that real progress doesn’t require a complete redesign. Built on 20 years of trusted technology, these engines are designed for efficiency, stronger performance, and greater reliability than before. And they do it all while complying with 2027 EPA standards on every mile.
New guidance allows engine makers to replace problematic DEF sensors with NOx-based systems, aiming to reduce unnecessary derates and downtime caused by failures in the sensors designed to monitor diesel exhaust fluid on trucks.
From advanced connectivity to AI-powered cameras and next-gen fuel filtration, Clarience companies outlined a roadmap for safer, more connected trailers at TMC’s Annual Meeting.
Artificial intelligence, the software-defined vehicle, telematics, autonomous trucks, electric trucks and alternative fuels, and more in this HDT Talks Trucking interview
Freightliner has donated three Cascadia trucks to support Be Pro, Be Proud, expanding mobile training efforts aimed at building interest in skilled trades careers.