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Bridgestone Americas’ R123 Ecopia Tire is a SmartWay verified trailer tire engineered to deliver low-rolling resistance and exceptional wear in long-haul and regional service applications.
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One might wonder what impact all that heavy metal stuck out in front of the highly aerodynamic profiles honed by truck makers can have on cheating the wind.
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It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.
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While an experienced driver with a light foot may still be the best way to maximize fuel economy, with the advent of predictive cruise control, you'd be hard-pressed to beat its efficiency in everyday driving.
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Hyliion's hybrid system adds an electric motor to the non-driven axle of a 6x2 setup. The system helps trucks in the least efficient situations, such as under acceleration and up hills. Equipment Editor Jim Park drove a loaded truck with Hyliion’s system and gives his initial thoughts on how it operates.
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For fleets interested in improving their fuel economy, an upcoming webinar featuring NACFE exeutive director Mike Roeth will discuss how some fleets have improved fuel economy and offer tips on how to push beyond 10 mpg.
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Tire balancing has changed over the years – both the techniques used and the reasons for doing it. If you're not balancing your tractor and trailer tire and wheel assemblies, you could be leaving money on the table.
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Tire makers need to reduce tire rolling resistance to meet upcoming greenhouse gas rules. What does that mean for safety?
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Advanced, non-traditional technologies can make diesel engines a lot more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, according to Eaton.
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Fuel efficiency and hours-of-service compliance will highlight two sessions at this year's Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency will once again be on hand, as well John Seidl, vice president of risk services at Reliance Partners.
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