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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

International Details Class 8 Model Upgrades for 2020 Model Year

International focused on enhancing fuel economy for its 2020 LT and RH Class 8 models with a host of new aerodynamic and powertrain features.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2019

Fuel Saving Allison Transmission Feature to be Standard on International MV Series

With the Allison Transmission Neutral at Stop feature, the transmission is automatically shifted into neutral when the vehicle is stationary, eliminating the load on the engine when the vehicle is stopped and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

Mesilla Valley Transportation Equips All New Trailers with FlowBelow AeroSlider

Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that it would be equipping all of its new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, an aerodynamic device that reduces drag from a trailer's wheels and suspension.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 10, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets and Drivers

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released the 10 fleets and drivers that will be participating in its Run on Less Regional Challenge in October, as well as a series of educational webinars focusing on emerging trucking technologies.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

ABF Freight Recognized as SmartWay High Performer

Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has been named a 2019 SmartWay High Performer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing its fuel consumption and improving efficiency.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 30, 2019

NACFE: Should Tractors and Trailers be Mated for Life?

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.

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Videosby Jim ParkJuly 22, 2019

Focus On... The Features of Peterbilt's 579 Epiq UltraLoft [Video]

Peterbilt has constantly refined its Model 579 in the past seven years and in this video Equipment Editor Jim Park does a walkthrough of the fully-equipped truck showing all of the latest features and amenities.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2019

How A Frankenstein Truck Averages Over 9 MPG

Steve Kron’s heavily modified 2001 International IHC 9400 routinely logs 10 mpg and has a million-plus mile lifetime average of 9.21 mpg.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2019

Can You Get Stellar MPG Without Holding up Traffic?

Owner-operator and fuel economy pioneer Henry Albert is attempting to take the lessons he learned breaking the 10 mpg barrier and see if he can log double-digit mpg numbers at higher highway speeds.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2019

Driving to Get the Most Out of Fuel Efficient Technology

A pursuit of the latest fuel economy technology led Jamie Hagen to a close, two-way relationship with Mack Trucks.

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