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Volvo makes turbo-compounding 13-liter standard on VNL
In the Volvo VNL 740, 760 and 860 models, the new D13TC engine offers more fuel savings for a wider range of applications.
October 7, 2021
Western Star debuts new, lighter X-Series model
The 47X is the younger and lighter sibling in Western Star's X-Series family, joining the 49X.
September 23, 2021
Freightliner adds new Allison trans option to Cascadia
The Allison 3414 RHS is an uprated variant of Allison’s proven 3000 Series fully automatic transmission.
September 23, 2021
Class 7-8
Shell Starship 2.0 enjoys big fuel economy gains while cutting CO2 emissions
Shell's Starship 2.0 scored an impressive 21% gain in fuel economy and a 43% uptick in freight ton efficiency all while cutting carbon emissions during a recent cross-country trip. Regional haul results were even better.
September 2, 2021
Alternative power
Tesla delays electric Semi for third time
Tesla cites "limited availability of battery cells and global supply chain challenges," in third delay of its Semi truck launch.
July 26, 2021
Trucks
Mack offers new day cab roof fairing for Anthem
The new Mack Anthem day cab roof fairing increases fuel efficiency.
June 14, 2021
Trucks
Peterbilt adds UltraLoft to Model 567 options
Peterbilt's largest integral sleeper is now available on the company's workhorse model.
June 1, 2021
Trucks
Kenworth adds 52-Inch flat roof sleeper
The 52-inch flat roof sleeper model is equipped with the new 2.1-meter wide cab.
May 30, 2021
Trucks
Enhancements made to Detroit's Gen 5 DD13 engine, new warranty available for older engines with expired warranties
The fifth-generation DD13 is 60 lbs. lighter than its predecessor due to its new aftertreatment system.
May 27, 2021
Regulations
Achates diesel earns CALSTART praise ahead of Walmart demo
Following roughly 17 years of R&D, a Peterbilt 579 has been equipped with a near-zero emissions, two-stroke diesel engine from Achates that the company says meets 2027 emissions and costs far less than competing four-strokers.
May 11, 2021
Trucks
We got to test Peterbilt's new medium duty trucks
The updates to Peterbilt's medium duty line are straightforward and practical.
April 29, 2021
Trucks
Pete debuts four new vocational models
After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Alternative power
Freightliner electric trucks now available for order
Nearly 750,000 collective miles have been accumulated on the early Freightliner electric fleet to-date.
April 6, 2021
Test Drives
Kenworth's all-new medium duty lineup has automotive vibe
Kenworth's production-ready trucks are purposefully built to fully address critical medium-duty market needs of fleet customers and drivers.
April 5, 2021
Trucks
Global supply shortages begin to hit heavy truck builds
The parent of Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America said beginning next month the company will implement production stoppages across its global truck manufacturing operations.
March 24, 2021
Trucks
Hino adds Cummins to Class 6-8 trucks
With production halted over emissions woes, Hino turns to Cummins for its L and XL Series trucks.
March 12, 2021
Trucks
Pete's refreshed 579 all-in on aero, tech
The new 579, boasting a 7% fuel economy improvement over prior generation models, is the most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient Peterbilt model built to-date.
March 4, 2021
Trucks
Isuzu adds more power to Class 6 FTR, new FVR model
The company believes the Cummins B6.7 will appeal more broadly to fleets that need more power.
February 12, 2021
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