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Construction Equipment

Diesel-powered Volkswagen Passat sets world record for fuel economy on tour of 48 states

Add another feather in the cap of diesel engines. Volkswagen’s diesel-powered Passat TDI recently went on a road trip of all 48 contiguous U.S. states, covering 8,122 miles of road. The kicker: the Passat only needed 105 gallons of fuel to do it. For those of you without a calculator handy that means the Passat achieved […]

June 25, 2013

Construction Equipment

2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra V-6 fuel economy rated at 18 city, 24 highway

General Motors has announced fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra when equipped with the 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V-6, claiming class-leading combined mileage and capability. The 4.3-liter V-6 variants of the Silverado and Sierra get 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Meanwhile, the 4×4 models get 17/22 mpg. The Silverado and […]

June 24, 2013

Oils & lubricants

Next-generation engine oil a vital part of heavy-duty pickup fuel economy efforts

If recent announcements from truck manufacturers are any indication, the next generation of heavy-duty truck models and engines will be an evolutionary step forward in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency. The effort will target a number of truck and engine design elements, from aerodynamics to advanced engine technologies. Some OEMs have suggested […]

June 3, 2013

Pickups

NHTSA Probes F-150 Acceleration

Customers Complain That EcoBoost V-6 Stalls   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining reports that some 400,000 Ford F150s equipped with the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine are having acceleration problems. Lawsuits and customer complaints allege the trucks stall when drivers attempt to accelerate fast. The twin-turbocharged V-6 truck has been touted by Ford […]

May 30, 2013

Construction Equipment

TODAY: Join us for a live Twitter chat discussing diesel’s rapidly growing popularity and the Ram 1500

In the past few years, consumers have dealt with rising fuel costs and a recession by seeking out more fuel-efficient vehicles. Automakers have obliged them by revamping their lineups with better fuel economy, hybrids and, increasingly, fully-electric vehicles. But what many likely didn’t see coming was a renewed interest in diesel. For decades now, it’s […]

May 22, 2013

Pickups

GMC Busts Pickup Aero Myths

2014 Sierra Improves With Wind Tunnel Time   The new 2014 Sierra full-size pickup truck spent more development time in a wind tunnel than any GMC pickup before it, resulting in design changes that benefit both fuel efficiency and interior quietness. To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers like Diane Bloch examined every millimeter of the […]

May 16, 2013

Pickups

Ford Bi-Fuel Super Duty Trucks

Westport CNG Systems Beat Competition With the growing number of natural gas trucks available in the market and to assist fleet owners with assessing their vehicle options, Westport recently conducted a comparison review between the Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with the Westport WiNG™ Power System, and similar trucks offered by their competition.  Their findings […]

May 14, 2013

Pickups

New Mobil Delvac 5W-30 Synthetic

Low Viscosity Mobil Delvac 1™ LE 5W-30 Delivers Exceptional Engine Protection ExxonMobil just introduced Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30, a low-viscosity, synthetic diesel engine oil formulated to deliver outstanding engine protection and valuable sustainability-related benefits, including enhanced fuel economy as well as potential and long drain intervals. Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30 is recommended for diesel-powered commercial […]

May 6, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ford pleased with success of EcoBoost engines, using Atlas concept truck as feedback tool

Ford’s Truck Group Marketing Manager Doug Scott recently sat down with Truck Trend to discuss some of the more notable ways the company has been making headlines of late, specifically its EcoBoost engines and what it hopes to accomplish with its Atlas concept. The biggest buzz in trucks right now likely belongs to diesel’s resurgence. […]

May 2, 2013

Construction Equipment

Toyota Tacoma tops list of most fuel-efficient trucks

Of course, torque and horsepower and towing capacity are all extremely important things to consider when purchasing a new pickup. But, as illustrated with the current demand and buzz around diesel engines, fuel efficiency has worked its way into the conversation as well. So the folks over at Truck Trend have done a pretty swell […]

April 26, 2013

Pickups

Understanding Axle Ratios

Optional axle ratios can be a big benefit, not a liability…

April 21, 2013

Pickups

2014 Silverado Delivers Power, Efficiency and Value

Press Release 2014 Silverado Delivers Power, Efficiency and Value   DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced initial pricing, performance data, and EPA fuel efficiency estimates for the 2014 Silverado 1500, raising the bar in the fiercely competitive light-duty pickup segment. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the new 2014 Silverado regular cab will start at $24,585, including a $995 destination freight […]

April 2, 2013