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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2021

Daimler Moves Toward Zero-Emission Future with eActros in Europe

Mercedes-Benz Trucks launched it first electric series-production eActros truck for heavy-duty distribution haulage in Europe.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeJune 30, 2021

How Daimler Truck Plans to Reach Zero Emissions [Video]

Watch as Heavy Duty Trucking Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge reports on how Daimler Truck is developing both battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric zero-emissions trucks, and what that means for its Freightliner brand in North America.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2021

Cummins to Produce Natural Gas Fuel Delivery Systems

Cummins plans to acquire a 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJune 21, 2021

Idle Reduction: Not One Size Fits All

As we spoke with HDT Truck Fleet Innovators for our June cover story on ways to save fuel, it became evident that auxiliary power units are a perfect example of how fuel-saving specs are not one-size-fits all.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeJune 18, 2021

9 Ways Innovative Fleets Save Fuel

HDT Truck Fleet Innovators past and present share their fuel-saving strategies.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 17, 2021

How CDA Works to Cut Emissions, Improve Efficiency

Cylinder deactivation can reduce NOx emissions through hotter exhaust temperatures and allow more efficient engine operation on fewer cylinders under low-load conditions.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2021

KeepTruckin Launches Tech to Help Fleets Analyze Fuel Consumption

KeepTruckin’s Fuel Hub uses high-frequency telematics data and artificial intelligence to analyze driver and vehicle efficiency, and then identify actionable cost saving measures.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicJune 16, 2021

How Proper Truck Tire Pressure Saves Fleets Fuel

For maximum fuel efficiency from tires, go beyond passive tire pressure monitoring and look to telematics data.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJune 15, 2021

Diesel, Oil Prices Climb

Diesel and crude oil prices are the highest recorded in years as consumption surges in the U.S.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 14, 2021

Tweak Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Settings To Save Fuel

Dialing in some basic fuel-economy parameters to your truck's engine settings can easily save 5% in fuel. Dig a little deeper into the ECM and even more savings are possible.

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