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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 6, 2020

NACFE Fleets Saved Almost $900 Million in Fuel Costs

The North American Council for Fuel Efficiency’s 2019 Annual Fleet Fuel Study found that the 21 participating fleets have saved almost $900 million in combined fuel costs since 2017. But there's a “significant” performance gap between them and typical fleet performance.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 18, 2019

TuSimple Study Finds 10% Fuel Savings for Autonomous Trucks

Autonomous truck developer TuSimple said the results of a recent fuel economy study proved that trucks under autonomous control get up to 10% better fuel economy than similarly equipped trucks operating with human drivers.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2019

Test Drive: Driving the FTR, Isuzu's Biggest Truck

It's Isuzu's biggest truck in North America. But does that mean it's a departure from the OEM's tried-and-true design philosophy? HDT's Senior Editor, Jack Roberts, climbed behind the wheel to find out.

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Trailer Talkby Deborah LockridgeNovember 18, 2019

Custom Tank Trailer Maker Thinks Outside the Box

LPG trailers often look like an LPG tank on wheels. Not the one from Exosent Engineering on display at the recent North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 11, 2019

How Tires and Wheels Can Help Save Fuel

From the axle spindle to the tread rubber, the rotating mass at the end of your axles have an impact on fuel economy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Launches Nationwide Tech Tour

A Jacobs Vehicle Systems truck, loaded with technological enhancements to promote better fuel consumption, reduce harmful emissions and improve engine braking capabilities, is now touring North America.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 8, 2019

How One Fleet Discovered Holes in Its Fuel-Economy Strategy

Hirschbach Motor Lines wasn't getting the expected fuel economy returns from its aerodynamic devices until the fleet sought the help of Mesilla Valley Transportation to conduct proper testing.

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Newsby Jim ParkNovember 7, 2019

ConMet eHub Harnesses Kinetic Energy for Electric Vehicles

ConMet says its new eHub can power electric or hybrid vehicles - starting out with an alternative, fuel-saving way to power trailer refrigeration systems.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2019

Mack Trucks Highlights Anthem Fuel Economy, Limited Edition

The Mack Anthem heavy-duty truck is not only proving itself to be super fuel efficient, but a new limited-edition model is more “badass” than ever, said Mack officials at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show Oct. 28 in Atlanta.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Run on Less Shows How Regional-Haul Trucks Can Get Better Fuel Mileage

Ten regional-haul tractor-trailers participating in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration hit a combined average of 8.3 mpg during the three-week event.

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