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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Run on Less Shows How Regional-Haul Trucks Can Get Better Fuel Mileage

Ten regional-haul tractor-trailers participating in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration hit a combined average of 8.3 mpg during the three-week event.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 25, 2019

Daimler to Offer Carbon Neutral Trucks by 2039

Within just 20 years, the world's biggest truck maker wants to offer only CO2-neutral trucks in the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

International Details Class 8 Model Upgrades for 2020 Model Year

International focused on enhancing fuel economy for its 2020 LT and RH Class 8 models with a host of new aerodynamic and powertrain features.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

Eaton Teases Electric Truck Transmission Ahead of NACV Show

Eaton said its new four-speed electrified vehicle transmission operates at higher speeds than its traditional internal combustion gearbox counterparts, with gears optimized for typical electric motor performance and power curves for maximum efficiency.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2019

Fuel Saving Allison Transmission Feature to be Standard on International MV Series

With the Allison Transmission Neutral at Stop feature, the transmission is automatically shifted into neutral when the vehicle is stationary, eliminating the load on the engine when the vehicle is stopped and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

Mesilla Valley Transportation Equips All New Trailers with FlowBelow AeroSlider

Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that it would be equipping all of its new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, an aerodynamic device that reduces drag from a trailer's wheels and suspension.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 7, 2019

Volvo to Sell Electric Class 8 Truck in the U.S. by End of 2020

The battery-electric version of Volvo Trucks North America’s VNR Class 8 regional hauler— dubbed the EVNR-- is now slated “to go on sale at the end of 2020,” according to VTNA President Peter Voorhoeve.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

Penske Adds Electric Terminal Tractor to Fleet

Penske Truck Leasing is growing its electric vehicle fleet with the recent addition of a Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor T2E.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2019

Port Trucking Company Replaces Diesel with Natural Gas Trucks

Total Transportation Services announced that it is replacing its entire diesel trucking fleet with natural gas trucks to reduce emissions and plans to fuel the new vehicles with renewable natural gas.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2019

Cummins, Hyundai Team up to Commercialize Electric, Fuel-Cell Powertrains

Cummins and Hyundai are teaming up to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains, starting with the North American commercial vehicle market.

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