Light-duty Class 1-3 (up to 14,000-lb. GVWR)

Nissan enters commercial market, while Navistar, Ford go electric

Like many medium- and heavy-duty OEMs, several light-duty truck makers are launching new models and introducing big redesigns, updated engines and revamped platforms, along with a few other touchups worth noting, such as added technologies and safety features.

DODGE

Cummins Inc. announced a multiyear extension of its agreement with the Chrysler Group to supply 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines for Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks. Cummins Filtration also announced the launch of the Fleetguard FS2: Filter-in-Filter fuel system technology.

FORD

Ford has four new engines for the F-150 and is promising a 20 percent overall fuel economy increase. Ford’s new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed transmission was designed to deliver power quickly and seamlessly while maximizing fuel economy in a wide range of tough applications. The all-electric version of the Transit Connect cargo van, which takes six to eight hours to charge, uses a Force Drive electric powertrain manufactured and integrated by Azure Dynamics.

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