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Are Traton and Navistar Signaling Something Big in the Works?

Volkswagen's new global truck and bus business unit Traton and Navistar both announced major business initiatives with long-term implications. Are these moves setting the stage for something even bigger coming down the pike?

Navistar to Settle Class Actions over MaxxForce Engines

Navistar International has agreed to settle pending class action lawsuits that alleged that certain Navistar MaxxForce Advanced EGR engines are defective and that Navistar failed to disclose or correct the alleged defect.

Cummins Reviews Certification of Ram Diesel Engine

Cummins Inc. has begun a formal review of its emissions certification and compliance process relating to diesel engines it supplies to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for Ram pickups, the engine-maker has announced.

How to Prevent Problems with Low-Quality Diesel Exhaust Fluid

If a truck is running low-quality DEF, there are a number of issues that may occur, some of which could even void a vehicle’s warranty. This includes catalyst poisoning, deposits, and injector/filter clogging. Repairs can be very expensive and downtime may be extensive.

Eaton Looks to Advanced Engine Technology to Combat Emissions

Advanced, non-traditional technologies can make diesel engines a lot more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, according to Eaton.

12% of Interstate Miles Cause 89% of Traffic Congestion, ATRI Study Says

A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute looked at a particularly notorious freeway interchange in Atlanta to determine the impact congestion has on truck operations.

3 Reasons the Climate Change Debate is Likely Over

Have environmentalists prevailed in the debate over climate change? It certainly looks that way, says HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

Jacobs Partners with West Virginia University to Research Low-Emissions Engine Systems

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced a collaboration with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engine, and Emissions at West Virginia University to further define the benefits of the company's latest generation of diesel engine emissions technologies.

California Bill Calls for HD Truck Emissions Testing

Unlike passenger vehicles, which require biennial smog checks in California, heavy-duty diesel trucks are not currently required to undergo regular emissions testing. That might change with the introduction of a bill in the state Senate.

Pennsylvania Offers Grants for Diesel Fleet Upgrades

Pennsylvania is accepting grant applications to replace, repower, or retrofit fleet diesel-powered trucks, buses, and other vehicles and equipment.