Work Truck Power August 1, 2014 Miller Electric's newly enhanced EnPak for work trucks improves productivity and jobsite functionality. It reduces truck idle time, fuel usage, engine hours, and maintenance costs
Reman Transmission Warranty August 1, 2014 Eaton says three-year warranty coverage on standard and FLEX remanufactured transmissions is now available for all commercial truck vocations
Hybrid Electric Powertrain August 1, 2014 XL Hybrids has expanded its hybrid electric powertrain technology to the Ford E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis
Meritor Adds Axle Ratios August 1, 2014 Meritor has added a pair of axle ratios to its 14X drive axle portfolio -- a 2.79 ratio will be in production in June, and a 2.85 ratio later this summer.
Retarder on Freightliner M2 August 1, 2014 The Allison output retarder is now available as an option for Freightliner M2 112 natural gas refuse trucks spec'd with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions.
Freightliner’s Cascadia NG Sleeper August 1, 2014 The Cascadia natural gas powered tractor is now available with a 48-in. sleeper cab, and there's a bunch of new options for all Cascadias, including daycab roof fairings and a new air dryer
Variable Fan Drive August 1, 2014 Horton has introduced the Modulator LCV40 fully variable fan drive and WindMaster plastic LS11 fan , suitable for a wide variety of agricultural, construction, and transportation equipment
Mitsubishi 200 Amp Alternator August 1, 2014 Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new member to its family of alternators at Mid-America: the Diamond Power A200 (DP A200) alternator for heavy-duty trucks. It features many new technologies, earning five new patents.
T680 Advantage Saves 5% August 1, 2014 Kenworth focuses on fuel efficiency with its new T680 Advantage. Plus new factory-installed Idle Management System option and enhanced mid-range cabovers
Western Star Goes Virtual August 1, 2014 Detroit Virtual Technician is now standard on select 2014 Western Star truck models, and Eaton's UltraShift PLUS automated transmission is now available on the 4800
Electronic Air-Processing Technology August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO announced a North American first at Mid-America, a new system that integrates advanced technologies to increase fuel economy
Automated Transmissions to Dominate August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, KY -- The rise of the automated mechanical transmission in North America may soon turn into dominance, according to Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.
More Eaton/Cummins Integration August 1, 2014 Eaton and Cummins launch integrated powertrain pairing the ISX12 G natural gas engine with the UltraShift Plus automated transmission, plus a SmartAdvantage package mating the ISX12 diesel and Fuller Advantage 10-speed
Espar Air Heater Burns NG August 1, 2014 New from Espar is the Airtronic NG Commercial, the first natural gas heater for trucks. Compared to previous offerings, the engine and the heating can now be supplied from just one tank.
Allison Can Save Fuel August 1, 2014 FuelSense is a new efficiency package from Allison Transmission that can bring fuel-consumption reductions of up to 20%. Freightliner will be the first OEM in North America to release it in medium-duty trucks, but not until late this year