Gains in heavy-truck fuel efficiency and overall freight efficiency realized through the first SuperTruck program smashed the original goals and expectations. SuperTruck II’s goals are even more ambitious. Will they be realized too?
As OEMs get ready to unveil their SuperTruck II projects, Daimler explains how engineers and designers collaborated on the project.
The Department of Energy is helping to fund five projects that will develop demonstration vehicles to help accelerate medium- and heavy-duty electrification technologies.
The Department of Energy recognized the Cummins SuperTruck II team for achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency from an engine equipped with waste heat recovery.
The Department of Energy's SuperTruck 3 program will provide funding for research and development of electric and fuel-cell trucks, including a broader range of vehicles than the tractor-trailers in the first two programs.
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.
Eaton has announced that it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s SuperTruck II freight-efficiency program.
SuperTrucks have been called a waste of taxpayer money or government-funded marketing. Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood might disagree.
Kenworth and UPS are collaborating on the Dept. of Energy's SuperTruck II program, using data from the shipping giant’s typical duty cycles to tune a fuel-efficient prototype truck.
Navistar has signed an agreement with TPI Composites to design and develop Class 8 trucks with lighter-weight frame rails and body panels crafted from composite materials.
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