Engines/Drivetrains

MATS REPORT: Cummins announces 2007 ISX, ISM Ratings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show the '07 ratings for its heavy-duty ISX and ISM engines.

Chevron to offer both CI-4 and CJ-4 engine oils in 2007 and beyond

Chevron says it will still offer its CI-4 Plus engine oil in 2007 even after the introduction of the upcoming CJ-4 specification next October.

MATS REPORT: International unveils long-awaited flagship ProStar truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A year after first announcing it had a new flagship highway tractor under its tent, International Truck & Engine finally unveiled, literally, the new ProStar Series trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

DETROIT’S READY FOR 2007

Detroit Diesel Corporation's Series 60 engines are "definitely ready for EPA '07," says Carsten Reinhardt, president and chief executive officer.

Westport makes Cummins LNG engines ready for commercial market

VANCOUVER -- Alternative fuel-power innovator Westport Innovations from Vancouver has received the California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology adapted to the Cummins ISX heavy-duty truck engine.

Paccar invests in MD hybrid truck programs

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has targeted an ambitious goal of 30 percent improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency for selected medium-duty applications over the next seven years utilizing hybrid technology as a key contributor to achieving this objective.

HORTON FAN DRIVES FOR ’07 ENGINES

Horton's new VMaster Ultra fan drives anticipate the demands of the new '07 engines.

DANA’S NEW GENTECH GEARS

A new generation of drive-axle gearing that reduces noise, vibration, and harshness has been introduced by Dana.

CUMMINS ISX, ISM ’07 RATINGS

Cummins '07 engine ratings include three new ISX models -- the 425 ST, the 485 ST, and the straight ISX 600.

DDC ANNOUNCES ’07 MBE ENGINES

MBE 900 and MBE 4000 diesel engines for 2007 will employ EGR technology and a diesel particulate filter, with new DDEC VI electronic control.

CATERPILLAR’S ’07 LINEUP

There are four models in the 2007 Caterpillar on-highway engine line -- the C7, C9, C13 and C15 -- all equipped with ACERT technology and a particulate filter.

Freightliner Numero Uno kicks off Truck World 2006

Chris Patterson sounds off on OEMs' past sins, capacity, driver shortage, and '07 rules

MOBIL DELVAC ELC

Mobil Delvac Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze is designed to provide corrosion protection for all cooling system metals and to help extend coolant drain intervals.

AIR SUSPENSION/AXLE SYSTEM

The Holland Group Introduces the "next generation" CB2300 air suspension and axle combination.

ULSD concerns linger just months before introduction; ATA predicts minimum nickel per gallon premium

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Fuel and fuel prices are at the very top of the trucking industry's list of concerns these days. And things are getting even dicier.