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Business

Paccar launching proprietary drive axle, rolling out power and torque boost for MX engines

Paccar is taking the next step toward an integrated power train with the launch of a proprietary drive axle optimized for line haul applications. Offering axle ratios of 2.47 to 3.7, Kevin Baney, Kenworth chief engineer, says the Paccar new axle will be a Kenworth standard going forward. “This will really be our fleet application,” he […]

October 1, 2016

Business

Fleet testing shows reduced drowsy/distracted driving with Guardian driver safety solution

Seeing Machines’ unveiled data showing its Guardian driver monitoring system reduced distracted driving and fatigue in tests with three U.S. fleets. The Guardian technology uses sensors and image processing to track micro-movements of drivers’ eyes and head to identify fatigue or distraction, in real time. When it detects any of several events, such as drowsiness, […]

October 1, 2016

Business

Peterbilt announces 579 EPIQ day cab spec, updates to remote diagnostics

Peterbilt announced the availability of the Model 579 EPIQ spec in a day cab configuration that the company says can provide up to a 14 percent improvement in fuel economy. In the spirit of the EPIQ spec found on Peterbilt’s sleeper models, the day cab 579 EPIQ features a three-piece collapsible roof fairing, chassis fairings […]

October 1, 2016

Business

Cummins, Eaton add higher torque to SmartAdvantage powertrain

The expansion of the SmartAdvantage powertrain now includes a new transmission model with 1,850 lb.-ft. torque capacity.

October 1, 2016

Business

International debuts new flagship on-highway tractor

The LT Series, which is available for order as of Friday, is being launched with the new 2017 Cummins X15 engine.

September 30, 2016