Engines/Drivetrains

AIR-INTAKE SYSTEMS: THE BASICS

Your engine appreciates clean air, and it makes for a healthy wallet, too.

Cummins says ’07 lineup ready to roll

TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Cummins says its one-highway engine product line is ready to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards for 2007.

Volvo Trucks unveils lineup of 2007 engines: Will cost $7.5 K more

TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its comprehensive new family of heavy-duty diesel engines for 2007 -- the 11-litre D11, 13-litre D13 and 16-litre D16 -- meets strict new U.S. emissions standards that take effect in 2007.

USER-FRIENDLY OIL, FUEL FILTERS

Fleeguard's new oil and fuel filters have a polymer casing

VOLVO UNVEILS 2007 ENGINE LINEUP

The new D11 and D13, plus the revised D16 stay with EGR

CUMMINS READY FOR 2007

Little will change from present engines and emissions technologies

SPECIAL REPORT: Detroit Diesel, Freightliner bullish on ’07 Series 60 engine roll-out

PORTLAND, Ore. -- With more than 5 million test miles logged on 58 trucks, and thousands of test-cells hours clocked before that, Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC) says it's ready for EPA '07.

COOLANT FOR LIFE?

Chevron sets new million-mile standard for extended-life coolants

FUEL ECONOMY: DETAILS, DETAILS

Two drivers, one truck. Who gets better fuel economy? And why?

Mack, Allison sign auto tranny deal

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks is joining the Allison Transmission EDGE Program in making Allison's automatic transmissions exclusive in Mack Granite, Vision, Pinnacle, CH, and MR models.

Volvo fires up new hybrid heavy truck

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Volvo Group unveiled new hybrid heavy vehicles today, which the company says provides maximum fuel-saving effects.

International powers up with MaxxForce engine

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. has unveiled a new global brand for its 2007 on-highway automotive engines. Beginning next year, International will offer its expanded line of on-highway engines under the MaxxForce International Diesel Power brand.

MATS REPORT: ArvinMeritor packages aftertreatment for Detroit, Mercedes engines

Company adds that it's ahead on 2010 solution as well.

MATS REPORT: Detroit Diesel announces ’07 Mercedes-Benz engines

Parent company also working on global engine platform for post '07 market

MATS REPORT: Dana’s new GenTech gears are smoother, quieter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new generation of heavy-duty drive axle gearing that reduces noise, vibration, and harshness has been introduced by Roadranger -- drivetrain, chassis and safety components venture from Dana and Eaton Corp.