For all the time, money and effort spent on platooning over the past eight years, we probably could have had a nationwide north-south and east-west LCV network in place, contends HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park in his On the Road blog.
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International focused on enhancing fuel economy for its 2020 LT and RH Class 8 models with a host of new aerodynamic and powertrain features.
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Rick Mihelic, director of future technology studies for the North American Council of Freight Efficiency (NACFE), talks with Equipment Editor Jim Park on the economics of truck batteries.
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Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that based on testing completed by its subsidiary, MVT Solutions, it is now installing Ex-Guard LT series grille guards on more than 1,300 trucks.
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Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that it would be equipping all of its new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, an aerodynamic device that reduces drag from a trailer's wheels and suspension.
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Michelin North America has announced a new ultra-low rolling resistance dual-drive linehaul tire called the Michelin X Line Energy D+.
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Cooper Tire is offering the Roadmaster RM832 EM steer tire, a SmartWay verified tire designed for fuel efficiency and durability.
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The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released the 10 fleets and drivers that will be participating in its Run on Less Regional Challenge in October, as well as a series of educational webinars focusing on emerging trucking technologies.
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Bridgestone Americas has launched the Firestone FT492 trailer tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board compliant option.
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The Yokohama 715R regional-haul tire is SmartWay-verified for low rolling resistance and available in 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 sizes.
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