Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksAllison reports MPG gains for its xFE 1000 & 2000 Series transmissionsAllison Transmission announced new technology that it says will improve fuel economy for its medium-duty 1000 and 2000 Series transmissions. The fully automatic xFE (extra fuel economy) truck and bus transmissions have shown fuel economy gains up to seven percent when compared to baseline models. “Other than our electric hybrid products, xFE models represent the […]October 6, 2017Class 3-6Trucks, vans getting greener as Green Car Journal announces award finalistsGreen Car Journal has identified finalists for its Green Car Awards hosted annually by the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas. 2018 Green Truck of the Year finalists include the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford F-150, GMC Canyon, Honda Ridgeline, and Toyota Tacoma. Finalists for 2018 Commercial Green Car of the Year include the Ford F-250 […]October 6, 2017TrucksGM unveils multi-use, autonomous hydrogen fuel cell vehicleGM unveiled its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle SURUS today which offers multiple configurations which the automaker said aims to solve some of the toughest transportation challenges created by natural disasters, complex logistics environments and global conflicts. The company will display SURUS (Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure), a flexible fuel cell electric platform with autonomous capabilities, […]October 6, 2017VocationalDana’s weight-saving Spicer S140 axle now available on medium-duty Peterbilt trucksDana Incorporated announced that its Spicer S140 Series single-reduction, single-drive axle is now available as an option on medium-duty vehicles from Peterbilt, including the 220, 330, 337, and 348 models. This axle is designed to support Class 6 and 7 applications with gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) from 17,000 through 21,000 pounds. Weighing up to […]October 5, 2017TrucksNew PACCAR Automated Transmission now available for Kenworth T680 regional and linehaul trucksThe new PACCAR Automated Transmission is now available for order in the Kenworth on-highway flagship T680 in linehaul and regional haul applications. The 12-speed transmission was designed from the ground up, and is paired with the PACCAR MX-13 engine and PACCAR axles to maximize PACCAR powertrain efficiency and driveability. Automated transmissions have become the norm […]October 4, 2017VocationalFord recalling 2018 F-150 Raptor SuperCab, 2015 F-650, 2015 F-750 and 2017 F-150 and Super Duty trucksFord is issuing recalls for the 2018 F-150 Raptor SuperCab, 2015 F-650, 2015 F-750 and 2017 F-150 and Super Duty trucks. 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab non-moonroof vehicles Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 42 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab non-moonroof vehicles that may be missing rivets in the roof structure. In affected […]October 4, 2017ProductsMarmon-Herrington releases 3rd gen Safe ShiftMarmon-Herrington announced today the release of Safe Shift, its third-generation all-wheel drive protection system. Safe Shift is a proprietary electronic control system designed to prevent damage to axle, driveline, and transfer case components commonly caused by improper operation. New features include an easier to use LCD driver interface, simpler installation, PTO protection and the […]October 4, 2017TrucksFirst look at Tesla semi? Unauthorized photo posted to RedditTesla’s in-development Class 8 electric tractor, which is scheduled to be unveiled later this month, appears to have been spotted in an undisclosed location in California — the picture from which was posted to Reddit this weekend, though later removed. Overdrive Equipment Editor Jason Cannon wrote about the alleged event in a blog on Hard […]October 4, 2017Class 3-6New option packages for 2018 Chevy Express 2500 cargo and passenger vansChevrolet and GM Fleet are introducing new option packages for the 2018 model year Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo and passenger vans that they report were driven by five customer and dealer priorities: Enhance productivity and driver satisfaction Positively impact driver safety Reduce downtime Simplify ordering Reduce operating costs “The input we got from our dealers […]October 3, 2017Class 3-6GM’s ‘all-electric future’ includes 20 new EVs, plus possible fuel cell trucks & vansGeneral Motors announced Monday how it is executing on a major element of its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. “General Motors believes in an all-electric future,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Although that future won’t happen overnight, GM […]October 3, 2017Previous PagePage 69 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?This landmark ruling could be a catalyst for tort reform and a change in how "jackpot justice" cases are litigated.MaintenanceEPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woesRegulationsOEMs file lawsuit over 'backdoor' enforcement of banned CARB regsBusinessRail giant goes after West Coast to Midwest truck freightFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. 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