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Are you frustrated by inaccurate performance claims by fuel saving device manufacturers? Our guest on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Daryl Bear of Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions, says better testing can provide more reliable data to help fleets with their buying decisions.
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Shell’s Starship 2.0, a Class 8 demonstration truck built with energy-efficient technologies for high fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, exceeded the results of its predecessor in its second cross-country run.
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Phase 2 of the EPA and NHTSA Greenhouse Gas Emissions regulations will change the way fleets spec heavy trucks. The rule calls for a reduction in carbon emissions, or a boost to fuel economy, of 25% by 2027. Dr. Mihai Dorobantu, the Eaton Vehicle Group’s director of Technology Planning and Government Affairs, joins us to explain some of the advanced technologies we’ll need to meet the requirements, and how they work.
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The U.S. economy is expected to grow 7.7% this year, largely on the strength of higher vaccinations rates and the country’s slow but steady return to normal life.
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Dialing in some basic fuel-economy parameters to your truck's engine settings can easily save 5% in fuel. Dig a little deeper into the ECM and even more savings are possible.
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What does new COVID-19 masking guidance for fully vaccinated Americans mean for the economy and truck freight, as spending on services that involve being around other people continues to improve?
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The 2021 Paccar MX-11 and Paccar MX-13 engines for Kenworth’s Class 8 truck lineup feature re-designed internal components to enhance fuel economy.
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Continued improvement in the economy will drive healthier freight volumes and create more demand for drivers. Motor carriers should remain focused on driver retention, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said.
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Kenworth told Work Truck Week attendees that it has enhanced its MX engines for 2021, improving fuel economy and durability – and teased a new medium-duty truck to be introduced soon.
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The number of new Class 8 registrations in 2021 is expected to recover by more than 10% from 2020, IHS Markit officials said during a Work Truck Week 2021 virtual presentation.
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