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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 10, 2023

5 Strategies to Complement Your Powertrain Spec

When you're spec'ing a powertrain for a new truck, the process isn’t finished even after all the calculations are done and the appropriate ratios sorted out. You’re leaving money on the table if you walk away without considering the impact the rest of your spec has on fuel efficiency.

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ArticlesOctober 6, 2023

Which Type of Fleet Fuel Economy Test is Right for You?

If you want better fleet fuel economy, you need fuel economy test results you can trust. Learn about the pros and cons of truck fuel-efficiency testing.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2023

Michelin Debuts X One Pre-Mold Long-Haul Retreads

Michelin has added its X One Line Energy D2 and X One XDS2 pre-mold retreads to the company’s next-generation wide-base single tire portfolio, designed for the long-haul market.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2023

Freightliner to Offer Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine

Freightliner will offer an option in 2025 for a Cascadia powered by the Cummins X15N, a natural-gas engine designed with heavy-duty, on-highway truck operations in mind.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2023

Diesel Technology Forum Becomes Engine Technology Forum

The Diesel Technology Forum is now the Engine Technology Forum, reflecting the new opportunities and challenges for internal combustion engines using diesel and other fuels in contributing to reduced greenhouse gases.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 4, 2023

Up Close with Volvo's Fuel Cell Truck in Sweden [Photos]

At Volvo's Proving Grounds outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, we got an up-close look at the OEM's experimental Class 8 tractor powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 2, 2023

Rush Inks BEV Sales and Service Deal with Blue Arc

Rush Truck Centers will begin selling and servicing Blue Arc battery-electric delivery vehicles at select locations early next year.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 2, 2023

Electric Truck Progress Report

It would be fair to say, in 2023, that battery-electric Class 8 trucks haven’t exactly taken the market by storm. Why aren't there more battery-electric trucks on the road?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 2, 2023

Knight Transportation Testing Cummins’ X15N Natural Gas Powertrains in California

Arizona-based Knight Transportation, part of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, has been testing Cummins’ new X15N natural gas engine in Southern California.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 2, 2023

Thermo King Unveils AI-Powered Telematics Solution

Thermo King’s new TracKing Pro telematics uses predictive technology and machine learning to deliver actionable insights for refrigerated fleet operations.

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