ATDynamics, now part of Stemco, says 75% of wind drag at highway speeds comes from the trailer.
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Aero device manufacturers now have a choice of test methods to prove the effectiveness of their devices. Are consumers any better off?
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The Parker Veriflo FM80 is an integrated fuel regulation module designed for 5- to 12-liter natural gas engines.
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Fourteen fleets achieved fuel savings of $477 million in 2014 by adopting a variety of fuel efficiency technologies according to an annual study from the NACFE.
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Wide-based single tires have proven weight- and fuel-saving properties, but not every fleet can make them work. Yet there may still be options.
Read More →Unlike most skirts that are stationary, the stinger moves with the tandem as it’s slid fore and aft, so it smooths air flow no matter where the tandem is set, said the system’s inventor.
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Waste heat recovery systems are being developed by engine makers but are they the worth the compromises they bring in the name of more efficiency?
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Peterbilt's Predictive Cruise technology integrates powertrain, cruise control and satellite mapping to improve fuel efficiency based driving conditions.
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Link Manufacturing has agreed to a multi-year manufacturing deal for the new Volvo 6x2 program after a year-long collaboration between the two companies.
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Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its futuristic SuperTruck at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show, saying the project exceeded the company’s expectations. The DTNA SuperTruck has achieved 115% freight efficiency improvement, surpassing the Department of Energy program’s goal of 50% improvement.
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