With a bit of fine-tuning, automated manual transmissions have transformed one Oregon paving fleet’s trucking operations.
Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine, combined with an expanded lineup of the DT12 automated manual transmission, have resulted in improved fuel economy, performance and durability, according to the company.
The X15 Performance Series and Endurant XD powertrain is optimized for high gross combined weight on-highway and severe on and off highway applications.
Eaton Cummins has introduced its Endurant XD series of high-performance automated transmissions designed for on-highway applications with high gross combined weight ratings.
Eaton will expand its mobile power take-off portfolio to include two new Bezares PTO units and has engineered its Advantage Automated series clutches for automated transmissions.
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Mack Trucks will offer its mDrive HD automated manual transmission in Mack TerraPro concrete pumper models beginning in 2019.
Wabco will develop and introduce its next-generation automated manual transmission (AMT) control technology into Daimler‘s global truck and bus series production.
Eaton has developed several components designed to improve efficiency of electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles and showcased the new technologies at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.
Peterbilt has announced that its ergonomically designed column-mounted shifter will be standard equipment on Model 579 and 567 trucks equipped with the new Paccar Automated Transmission.