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Ford announces new standards, options for 2018 Transit van
For model year 2018, Ford is making some changes to its top-selling Transit commercial van. At the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Monday, the company says it will move the standard rearview camera on medium- and high-roof models above the rear doors. It will remain next to the license plate on low-roof models. Transit – which became […]
March 14, 2017
Vocational
Eaton boosts GVW, horsepower rating on Procision 7-speed transmission
Eaton is adding to its horsepower and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) ratings for the company’s fuel efficient, dual clutch Procision 7-speed transmissions. Horsepower ratings jumped from 260 to 300, with maximum GVW ratings increased to 35,000 pounds on air brake-equipped vehicles and 33,000 pounds on Park Pawl-equipped vehicles. By extending the horsepower and GVW ratings […]
March 14, 2017
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Allison updates FuelSense platform
An enhanced “Acceleration Rate Management” feature mitigates aggressive driving by automatically controlling engine torque.
March 14, 2017
Business
Isuzu set to begin production on Class 6 truck in May
The FTR is powered by Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC 5.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine – a segment first.
March 14, 2017
Business
Cummins updates its midrange, natural gas engine lineup
Both engines operate exclusively on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) or renewable natural gas (RNG).
March 14, 2017
Vocational
Peterbilt Model 220 gets aftertreatment, PTO & battery box redesign
Peterbilt has redesigned several new features and options for its Model 220 that result in weight savings and improved performance and serviceability. A new vertical exhaust featuring a single canister aftertreatment system replaces a dual canister design and saves up to 100 lbs. per unit while also increasing the Model 220’s cab-to-axle distance by six inches. The […]
March 14, 2017
Business
Allison Transmission updates FuelSense platform with DynActive Shifting
Allison Transmission Monday during the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis announced the addition of DynActive Shifting to its FuelSense 2.0 package. Learn more.
March 14, 2017
Business
Peterbilt redesigns exhaust, battery box and PTO on Model 220
Peterbilt announces new design features and options that result in weight savings, better performance and improved serviceability for the Peterbilt Model 220.
March 14, 2017
Business
Eaton expands Procision transmission coverage, adds capacities
By extending the horsepower and GVW ratings on Procision, market coverage reaches a broader range of potential customers.
March 14, 2017
Business
DTNA’s Achenbach: ’10 miles per gallon will become the new normal’
For 600 miles of driving, a truck would need a battery pack weighing 11,022 lbs. that costs $156,239. A diesel tank with a 600 mile range weighs 840 lbs.
March 14, 2017
Business
Volvo demonstrates on-highway platoon on California’s I-110
Volvo Trucks completed of a successful demonstration of a partially automated truck platoon in CA, leveraging Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control technology.
March 14, 2017
Trucks
Truck can’t squeeze under low NYC overpass
The driver of the tractor-trailer in the video slows down, but it’s too little too late as his trailer strikes an overpass in New York City. No injuries were reported, though traffic was shut down following this morning’s collision on FDR Drive south of 96th Street in Manhattan. Big rigs are not permitted on FDR […]
March 13, 2017
Vocational
Isuzu’s engine durability rating is on the rise
Isuzu Commercial Truck announced today that the B10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine has been increased to 375,000 miles. The announcement this morning at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) 2017 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. A B10-life rating is an industry-standard gauge provided by engine makers to help consumers determine the long-term […]
March 13, 2017
Business
Daimler recalls approximately 450 Western Star 4900 trucks
A manufacturing problem with certain trucks' service brakes could cause weld separation, resulting in sudden application of the parking brakes.
March 13, 2017
Trucks
Chevy adds Class 6 model to refreshed low cab forward lineup
The 6500XD is expected to be available by the end of 2017 for model year 2018.
March 10, 2017
Business
Chevy adds to cabover line with Class 6 model
The 6500XD, which is expected to be available by the end of 2017 for model year 2018, will be available in eight wheelbases. Read all about this here.
March 10, 2017
Business
Search is on for North America’s top truck dealer
Successful Dealer is taking nomination for its Fifth Annual Successful Dealer Award, which honors North America's top heavy truck dealer. Click to learn more.
March 9, 2017
Business
Volvo adds features to VHD I-Shift transmission
Paver Assist can also be used in other low-speed applications when a vehicle needs to drive away without applying the brakes.
March 9, 2017
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