How can fleets make informed decisions when buying fuel-saving devices and technologies if they are relying on unreliable data? Find out how one fleet has saved an estimated $28 million on fuel.
November 9, 2021
DIY fuel economy testing may not provide reliable data, or gains for certain products may be too small to see.
June 10, 2020
Tire makers say advancements in tire design and construction will produce safer and longer-lasting tires for the second round of greenhouse gas reduction rules.
June 9, 2020
Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have now been independently measured.
February 26, 2020
From the axle spindle to the tread rubber, the rotating mass at the end of your axles have an impact on fuel economy.
November 11, 2019
ConMet says its new eHub can power electric or hybrid vehicles - starting out with an alternative, fuel-saving way to power trailer refrigeration systems.
November 7, 2019
![Focus On... The Features of Peterbilt's 579 Epiq UltraLoft [Video]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/equipment/579testdrive1-__-286x143-mr.jpg)
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.
July 22, 2019
It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.
May 23, 2019
Encouraging drivers to drive more efficiently through coaching tools and reviews will get fleets further than limiting or taking away performance features.
May 20, 2019
While an experienced driver with a light foot may still be the best way to maximize fuel economy, with the advent of predictive cruise control, you'd be hard-pressed to beat its efficiency in everyday driving.
May 17, 2019
![On the Spot: Hyliion Founder Details Hybrid Truck System [Video]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/video/hyliion-on-the-spot1-__-286x143-a.png)
Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy explains how his electric axle integrates with a Class 7 and 8 truck to improve fuel mileage under acceleration and up hills.
May 17, 2019
![Focus On: Hyliion's Hybrid System On the Road [Video]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/video/hyliion-on-the-spot-__-286x143-a.png)
Hyliion's hybrid system adds an electric motor to the non-driven axle of a 6x2 setup. The system helps trucks in the least efficient situations, such as under acceleration and up hills. Equipment Editor Jim Park drove a loaded truck with Hyliion’s system and gives his initial thoughts on how it operates.
May 15, 2019
Even with potential fuel economy gains, fleets have been slow to adopt the new FA-4 engine oils. Experts from ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council explore some of the reasons why fleets seem to be waiting.
May 7, 2019
EPA’s GHG Phase 2 rules are still a couple of years off, but tire makers are already designing and testing new ultra-low-rolling-resistance tires.
November 16, 2018
Rarely do editors get to evaluate fuel economy on test drives. On a recent three-day "Performance Tour" trip in a Mack Anthem, Equipment Editor Jim Park turned in a trip average of 9.5 mpg, with a high of 10.4 on the second leg of the trip. Read how Mack's new engine technology made that possible.
October 19, 2018
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