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DT12 transmission now available with DD13 engine

DETROIT, Mich. -- The DT12 automated manual transmission (AMT) is now available for the Freightliner Cascadia equipped with the Detroit DD13 engine, Detroit Diesel Corp. announced.

Detroit’s Virtual Technician eliminates downtime in 80% of incidents

DETROIT, Mich. -- Since introducing its Virtual Technician remote diagnostics program in 2011, Detroit has deployed 60,000 vehicles with the technology and logged more than two million incidents.

Carrier Transicold says its new reefer saves weight, reduces cost

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold says its new Vector 8500 trailer refrigeration unit is lighter, and better performing than previous units.

Cummins subsidiary develops new hybrid system

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Crosspoint Kinetics, a subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, has developed a second-generation parallel-electric hybrid system that can be used in package delivery applications.

Don’t let these three common mistakes kill your next work truck spec’

At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs. Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the...

Michelin Retread Technologies launch new tire

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin Retread Technologies launched a new tire that promises year-round drive axle traction and optimized features for difficult winter driving.

Cummins announces new global engine platform

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has developed a new global engine platform, which it says will complement its existing engine line.

Bendix revamps friction material product line, adds low-cost option

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has announced it’s now offering new aftermarket friction lines through three tiers of product offerings.

Sign up for Volvo’s rollover prevention technology demo

CALGARY & EDMONTON, Alta. – Volvo wants you to experience the safety and control of VEST (Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology)in potential rollover situations. It is holding Ride Demonstration events this week and next in Alberta.

Navistar to offer Cummins ISB engine in International DuraStar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International announced today it will offer the Cummins ISB mid-range engine in its DuraStar medium-duty trucks.

Debating BYOD

An interesting debate is percolating about the viability of driver-owned smartphones and tablets to serve as on-board computers, performing critical functions such as dispatch and the electronic logging of hours-of-service.

Ghost bridges and missing highways

Ronald Reagan left a legacy of at least three things: deregulation, the war on drugs, and public access to GPS satellites. The jury is still out on the wisdom of the first two initiatives, but overall GPS has been a boon to humanity, and...

TRUCKS & VANS: Driving the 2013 Ford F-150

TORONTO, Ont. -- As they say in sports, streaks are made to be broken, but to date no truck maker has been able to bring an end to a remarkable streak Ford has put together as Canada’s best-selling pick-up for 47 years. Think about that...

No ‘magic bullet’ solution to global energy challenge: Shell

HAMBURG, Germany -- By 2050, there will be two billion vehicles in the world - 1.2 billion more than today - doubling energy demand from 2000 levels, and most of them will still be powered by conventional liquid fuels. Meanwhile, every single...

Shell hints improvements may be in store with new PC-11 engine oil category

HAMBURG, Germany -- As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets.