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Newsby David CullenMay 29, 2019

Do Grille Guards Catch Wind?

One might wonder what impact all that heavy metal stuck out in front of the highly aerodynamic profiles honed by truck makers can have on cheating the wind.

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Newsby David CullenMay 29, 2019

Navistar to Settle Class Actions over MaxxForce Engines

Navistar International has agreed to settle pending class action lawsuits that alleged that certain Navistar MaxxForce Advanced EGR engines are defective and that Navistar failed to disclose or correct the alleged defect.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2019

Bio-based Diesel Fuels Made Greatest Impact on Emissions Reduction

Biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels may not be as clean as other alternative fuel types or powertrains but their widespread adoption reduced emissions more than any other type of fuel in California in 2018.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

UPS Makes Large Commitment to Renewable Natural Gas Through 2026

UPS has significantly increased its commitment to use renewable natural gas by agreeing to purchase 170 million gallon equivalents of Redeem RNG from Clean Energy Fuels through 2026.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 21, 2019

Why A. Duie Pyle is Adding Electric Trucks to its Last-Mile Delivery Fleet

A. Duie Pyle is one of the first motor carriers in the U.S. to add all-electric Fuso eCanter medium-duty trucks to its fleet. HDT talked to the Northeast LTL about why these trucks are a great fit for its Bronx Service Center.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 20, 2019

In-Cab Coaching Apps Can Coax Better Fuel Economy

Encouraging drivers to drive more efficiently through coaching tools and reviews will get fleets further than limiting or taking away performance features.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 17, 2019

Getting the Most Out of Cruise Control

While an experienced driver with a light foot may still be the best way to maximize fuel economy, with the advent of predictive cruise control, you'd be hard-pressed to beat its efficiency in everyday driving.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Starsky Robotics Tests Autonomous Truck on Florida Highway

Autonomous developer Starsky Robotics recently tested its Level 4 autonomous truck technology on a stretch of the Selmon Expressway near Tampa, Florida.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Proterra Offers Turnkey Management for Battery-Electric Vehicles

Proterra Energy fleet solutions are a full suite of options that enable turnkey delivery of a complete energy ecosystem for heavy-duty electric fleets, including design, build, financing, operations, maintenance, and energy optimization.

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ProductsMay 15, 2019

Momentum Offers 120 DGE Capacity CNG Fuel System

Momentum Fuel Technologies is now offering a 120 diesel gallon equivalent tailgate compressed natural gas fuel system.

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