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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 18, 2019

Run on Less Seeking 10 Fleets for Regional MPG Event

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is looking for 10 fleets to take part in its new Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

International Truck Adds Fuel-Efficient Powertrain Packages for LT Series

International Truck has added Powertrain Packages to the LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Packages, designed to maximize fuel efficiency.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 22, 2019

Transtex in Talks to Buy SmartTruck Trailer Aero Assets

SmartTruck apparently is shutting down its operations and selling the assets related to its TopKit Class 8 trailer aero systems to another trailer aero device provider, Transtex.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2019

Commentary: Does Truck Platooning Have a Future?

Daimler announced that it would no longer invest in platooning but other manufacturers are still betting on the technology's benefits, so who's right?

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 15, 2019

AeroX Package Boosts Freightliner Cascadia Fuel Efficiency by 5%

With new aerodynamic options and upgrades, the New Cascadia tractor is now 35% more fuel-efficient than the first-generation Cascadia rolled out in 2007.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 14, 2019

Q&A: NACFE Celebrates a Decade of Profiling New Technologies

Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, sat down and talked to HDT about what the last 10 years have been like showcasing and validating new trucking technology and what he thinks the next decade will bring.

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ProductsJanuary 29, 2019

Rocketail Aerodynamic Solution Reduces Drag

Rocketail has launched the Rocketail Wing, a rear drag reduction technology for trailers that improves fuel efficiency and is SmartWay verified.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 18, 2019

Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2019

Pit Group Tests Michelin, Continental and Double Coin Tires

Three trucks. Three sets of tires from three tire manufacturers. Two tests. One battle for fuel efficiency.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 9, 2019

Peloton CEO: Platooning Still Shows Promise for Enhanced Fuel Economy

In an exclusive HDT interview, Peloton founder and CEO Josh Switkes responds to news reports that Daimler may not pursue further research in truck platooning technology.

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