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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

Meritor, Transpower Complete Electric Vehicle Demonstration Projects

Two electric vehicle demonstration projects were recently completed by TransPower, developing Class 8 trucks and yard tractors for real-world use through grant funding. Meritor is an investor in TransPower.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 5, 2019

Experts: Future Truck R&D Focused on Efficiencies

What will the 21st Century Truck look like? Safe, productive, and efficient, according to a panel of experts speaking during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2019

Class 8 Truck Orders Drop Again in March

March Class 8 truck orders fell once again, falling below the 20,000 unit threshold for the third consecutive month.

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Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkApril 3, 2019

The Cabovers of Mid-America Trucking Show 2019 [Photos]

Cab-over-engine trucks were a mainstay of the U.S. truck fleet for decades, but most OEMs stopped making them in the mid-1990s. They maintain their popularity with a small, dedicated group, and trucking shows like MATS offer a great way to see the legendary vehicles in person.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

Mack Social Media Campaign Tracks Real World Anthem Fuel Savings

Mack Trucks has announced the #Mackonomics social media campaign which will feature two customers operating Mack Anthem models who will track their fuel savings efforts and share their experiences online.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 1, 2019

When Should You Replace a Truck for Best TCO?

Truck age is an important factor in total cost of ownership/life cycle cost calculations. The longer you keep a truck, the more it costs in maintenance and repairs.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 29, 2019

Does Mack Have an Instant Classic With the Anthem?

The new Mack Anthem features a design that is faithful to the long-held American notion of what a "Mack Truck" should look like. Will that be enough to designate it a modern classic? Senior Editor Jack Roberts weighs in.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

Extended Cab Option for International HX Series Adds Interior Space for Drivers

Fontaine Modification and Daycab Company are offering a new extended cab option for International HX Series trucks that adds eight inches of interior space to the rear of the cab.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 20, 2019

TMC Annual Meeting 2019 in Photos

Senior Editor Jack Roberts and Equipment Editor Jim Park were on hand at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2019 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, checking out the newest products, technology, and maintenance advances.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2019

Lion Unveils Urban Class 8 Electric Truck

The Lion Electric Co. showed off its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck at the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Atlanta March 19, saying it will be commercialized this fall.

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