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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 18, 2019

Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 16, 2019

Dumping the Driveshaft on Electric Vehicles

Drive axles for battery-electric vehicles will feature integrated motors. This eliminates the drivetrain, creates room for batteries, and puts the axle maker in charge of powering the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

Volvo Group Invests in Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging

Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, has announced an investment in Momentum Dynamics, a compay that is developing high power wireless charging technology for electric vehicles.

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ProductsJanuary 15, 2019

Fuel Additive De-Ices Frozen Fuel Filters

Hot Shot’s Secret is offering a winter fuel additive called Diesel Winter Rescue, formulated to re-liquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters.

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Videosby Jim ParkJanuary 9, 2019

Peterbilt Explains the Electric Model 220EV's Drive System [Video]

At the Consumer Electronics Show, Peterbilt Chief Engineer, Scott Newhouse describes the drive system on the Model 220EV, Peterbilt's new medium-duty all-electric truck.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2019

ATRI Updates State and Local Idling Regulations List

The American Transportation Research Institute has published an update to its free compendium of state and local idling regulations.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 9, 2019

A Closer Look at Peterbilt's Electric Model 220EV

With the launch of the electric Model 220EV, Peterbilt is wading into what is sure to become a crowded marketplace. With rising consumer interest in electric trucks, the Model 220EV fits right into the pickup and delivery segment.

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Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkJanuary 9, 2019

Daimler's Electric Trucks Come in Three Sizes [Photos]

Daimler has developed prototype electric trucks in three sizes, from the Fuso eCanter, medium-duty eM2 and the Class 8 eCascadia and is working with partners to get these vehicles out on the road.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2019

Intermodal Truck Fleet to Use RNG Fuel at California Ports

Clean Energy Fuels will supply Redeem renewable natural gas to Overseas Freight, an intermodal trucking company, as part of an effort to reduce emissions in Southern California.

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Newsby Jim ParkJanuary 8, 2019

Daimler Nixes Platooning, Focuses on Automation

Saying the technology required to make platooning produces very limited reductions in operating cost, Daimler Truck North America has decided to pass on platooning and focus instead on advancing its position in vehicle automation.

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