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Case IH Axial-Flow 240 Series Combines Offer Powerful, Efficient, All-day Harvesting
With their large grain tanks (along with engines and fuel tanks to match), the Case IH Axial-Flow 240 combines sets the bar high for productivity and efficiency. Originally released in 2015, the series includes the 7240, 8240 and 9240 models. The new Axial-Flow series with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology meets Tier 4 Final engine […]
August 19, 2020
Business
AGC urges Trump administration to back off threat of cutting Calif. highway funding
The Associated General Contractors has weighed in on the dispute between California and the Trump administration, calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to delay any cuts to highway funding to the state. AGC officials say cutting funding would put at risk “the livelihood of thousands of construction workers and the success of hundreds of […]
September 27, 2019
Roadbuilding
New Navistar engine provides up to eight percent fuel economy improvement
Navistar has started shipments of its first vocational vehicles with 9- and 10-liter engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The new engines reportedly provide up to eight percent fuel economy improvement in International DuraStar and WorkStar trucks. “Our field test customers are seeing positive results – with our new trucks registering significant fuel […]
July 15, 2014
Roadbuilding
Science behind how tires make sound could improve fuel economy
.Yokohama has announced that through work with the Japanese equivalent of NASA, the company for the first time has an understanding of how tires make sound. The company sent a team of researchers to work with those at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Institute of Space and Astronautical Science to create a 3D simulation of […]
April 14, 2014
Construction Equipment
EchoDrive bolt-on kit turns pickup trucks into hybrids, cuts fuel use by 40%
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to note that EchoDrive cannot be installed by anyone not approved by Echo Automotive. DIY installs without Echo training will void product warranties. The day has finally arrived when you or your shop mechanic can convert your conventional, gas-powered heavy-duty pickup into a plug-in, hybrid-electric model before lunch time. […]
March 19, 2014
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Obama orders tighter fuel economy standards for work trucks, praises Cummins-Peterbilt SuperTruck
Medium- and heavy-duty trucks are set to receive a second round of standards that will tighten limits on fuel economy even further. President Barack Obama announced the new standards yesterday, calling on the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to produce a proposed rulemaking by March 2015, followed by the final rule in […]
February 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the most fuel-effcient half-ton pickup ever with 28 mpg highway rating from EPA
The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is officially the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup truck to date, nabbing a rating of 28 miles per gallon highway from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The truck was rated at 20 mpg city and 23 mpg combined. The 28-mpg highway rating is the best ever for a full-size, half-ton pickup […]
February 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Could’ve Had a V-6: Today’s 6-cylinder pickup engines offer great fuel economy as they close the gap on V-8 performance
Ten years ago about the only people buying full-size pickups with V-6s were big fleets that had drivers constantly on the road with very little towing involved, or smaller contractors who just wanted a cheap truck for basic work transportation. Of course, a decade ago pickup V-6s were anemic in power and not much better […]
December 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
10 ways to boost your pickup’s fuel economy
Our sister site Equipment World has shared 10 tips for improving the fuel economy of a pickup truck. Whether you use your pickup for the job, family or leisure, it’s always nice to find ways to reduce operating costs and save money. And, who knows, those extra funds could go toward improving your fleet next […]
December 2, 2013
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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 7 & 8
Don’t …add a winch or heavy duty bumper. Both add more weight and increase aero drag. Do …add a cold-air intake and cat- or turbo-back exhaust. A better breathing engine is more efficient.  < Steps 5 & 6         Steps 9 & 10 >> Back to Intro
December 1, 2013
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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 5 & 6
Don’t …add taller/wider tires. Bigger tires add weight and increase aero drag. Do …drive with a light right foot. Hard acceleration kills fuel economy.  < Steps 3 & 4          Steps 7 & 8 >> Back to Intro
December 1, 2013
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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 3 & 4
Don’t …add a lift kit. Not only does the taller, heavier tires affect mileage, the body now sits higher, which creates more wind resistance over and under the truck as you drive down the road. Do …add a tonneau cover. The tonneau cover is your best bet in improving fuel economy as covering the bed […]
December 1, 2013
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