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Cummins cylinder deactivation system.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•July 17, 2024

Jacobs Says Cylinder Deactivation Delivers 2.76% MPG Boost

Cummins says fuel savings of 2.76% were returned in the first SAE J1321 (Society of Automotive Engineers) standardized fuel consumption testing of its new Jacobs cylinder deactivation technology for diesel truck engines.

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Hyzon-New Way refuse truck.
Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•July 15, 2024

Can Fuel Cells Decarbonize the Refuse Industry?

The partnership between fuel cell maker, Hyzon and refuse body builder, New Way, represents an opportunity for CNG-powered refuse fleets to transition to zero-emissions with little effort and no loss of productivity.

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Kenworth T680 truck with ZF AxTrax2 drivetrain.
Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•July 15, 2024

ZF’s AxTrax 2 Electric Axle Shows its Stuff

Both ZF AxTrax 2 electric axle models replace the traditional powertrain from the engine to the drive axle. They fit into the same space of the conventional axle(s), while accommodating existing wheel-end and brake components.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 15, 2024

Cargo Thieves Get Prison Time, Ordered to Pay Millions in Restitution

The leaders of a Southeast cargo theft ring have been sentenced to prison for more than $1.7 million in cargo thefts.

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Port of Los Angeles.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•July 12, 2024

California Ports Invest $25 Million in Truck Charging Facilities

A new partnership with regional air quality agencies will create 207 charging stations at eight sites in Southern California.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 12, 2024

Transfix Launches AI-Driven Software for Brokers and Carriers

Transfix is using its freight brokerage expertise to re-focus the company as a technology provider.

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Side view of a Windrose truck.
Equipment•by Jim Park•July 12, 2024

Windrose Trucks Coming to U.S. in 2025

Windrose plans to bring a new electric truck to the North American market in early 2025 with a 730-kWh battery capable of 415 miles of range. Its planned tare weight will be 25,000 pounds with a price tag of around (US) $250,000.

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Nikola battery-electric trucks.
Fuel Smarts•by Jim Park•July 11, 2024

Nikola Flips Battery Woes into Goodwill Gesture

Nikola says it has resolved its battery problems and begun returning recalled to trucks to customers, with upgraded battery packs, software upgrades and new features.

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Zonar telematics emissions dashboard.

Zonar Receives First CARB Certification for Emissions Telematics

Zonar has been awarded a California Air Resource Board executive order for Clean Truck Check on-board emissions diagnostic testing.

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Human trafficking victim.

CVSA Raises Human Trafficking Awareness

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has been working with its law enforcement and industry/association members on an international human trafficking awareness and outreach campaign.

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