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Newsby David CullenFebruary 20, 2019

Truck Makers: Europe Not Ready For Low CO2 Trucks

The European Union has established tight carbon-dioxide emission limits for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

Volvo Delivers First Electric Trucks to Customers in Sweden

Volvo’s promised FL Electric trucks have finally made their way to customers in Sweden in refuse and delivery applications.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2019

Commentary: Does Truck Platooning Have a Future?

Daimler announced that it would no longer invest in platooning but other manufacturers are still betting on the technology's benefits, so who's right?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

Smart Hybrid Trucks to Silently Deliver to McDonald’s Locations in Stockholm

The city of Stockholm, Sweden, banned trucks from making deliveries at night to reduce noise levels. But a new pilot program will test quieter hybrid trucks for overnight deliveries to McDonald's restaurants in the area.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 15, 2019

AeroX Package Boosts Freightliner Cascadia Fuel Efficiency by 5%

With new aerodynamic options and upgrades, the New Cascadia tractor is now 35% more fuel-efficient than the first-generation Cascadia rolled out in 2007.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 14, 2019

Q&A: NACFE Celebrates a Decade of Profiling New Technologies

Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, sat down and talked to HDT about what the last 10 years have been like showcasing and validating new trucking technology and what he thinks the next decade will bring.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2019

Dana Offers Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Fleets Considering Electric Trucks

Dana has launched its total-cost-ownership calculator to help fleets and independent operators make cost comparisons between traditional diesel platforms and full-electric powertrain solutions.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockFebruary 6, 2019

California Bill Calls for HD Truck Emissions Testing

Unlike passenger vehicles, which require biennial smog checks in California, heavy-duty diesel trucks are not currently required to undergo regular emissions testing. That might change with the introduction of a bill in the state Senate.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2019

Are Fleets Heading Toward Electric Trucks?

While electrification has potential to grow into a possible reality down the road, many in the industry remain devoted to improving output of quality returns found in diesel.

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ProductsJanuary 29, 2019

Rocketail Aerodynamic Solution Reduces Drag

Rocketail has launched the Rocketail Wing, a rear drag reduction technology for trailers that improves fuel efficiency and is SmartWay verified.

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