Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have now been independently measured.
Specially formulated for use in diesel powered vehicles that experience extreme temperatures, heavy loads, stop and go operations, or high airborne particulates, Green Diamond Fleet is ideal for all diesel-powered light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks.
Costs. Maintenance. Engine life. Performance. Which powertrain has the advantage? Gasoline, or diesel? Which one is right for your fleet? Likely, it depends.
Chevron's new diesel engine oil is a disruptive technological breakthrough in its own right. Blog commentary from HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts
At a conference at Texas A&M University's Transportation Technology Institute, Shell also introduced a newly-blended 0W/30 engine oil designed for fleets operating in harsh winter climates.
Webasto North America has introduced the Thermo Top Evo coolant heater, an engine-off heating technology that operates directly from diesel fuel drawn from the vehicle’s primary fuel tank.
Of the 11 million diesel-powered commercial (Class 3-8) vehicles on the road, new research from the Diesel Technology Forum shows that 43% are now using cleaner burning technology, including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and particulate control.
Thinking of going electric? There's more to worry about than the price of the trucks and the weight of the batteries.
FCA's diesel-powered 1/2-ton pickup has received an EPA rating of 32 miles per gallon in highway driving, 22 mpg in city driving, and 26 mpg in combined driving when it's set up with a rear-wheel drivetrain.
FA-4 motor oils may be the best thing ever to happen to diesel engines, but not all fleets are yet reaping the benefits.