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Dealers
Truck, engine makers and industry groups pleased with final Phase 2 emissions standards
Industry stakeholders wasted little time in reacting to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) new emissions and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) endorsed the mandate, which calls for a phased-in reduction of up to 25 percent in […]
August 17, 2016
Class 7-8
Nikola says its 2,000-hp electric hauler is 100% emissions-free
Nikola Motor Company has announced that advanced internal testing has shown the company’s soon-to-be-revealed Nikola One commercial Class 8 truck achieves “100 percent zero emissions” when spec’d with a CNG-powered turbine. Nikola One’s electric motors are powered by a liquid cooled lithium-ion battery pack, which is charged by an onboard turbine. The fuel agnostic turbine automatically charges the […]
August 16, 2016
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Class 7-8
Why contractors should always consider a specialist when hauling the biggest loads
Hauling the biggest loads Whether it’s machinery or huge industrial components, before you hit the road with an oversize or overweight load, consider using a specialist. The technical aspects of hauling big or heavy loads on trailers is well known by experienced contractors. You get a big enough tractor, a big enough trailer and you […]
July 29, 2016
Class 7-8
Cummins intros predictive cruise, OTA updates for 2017 engine lineup
In addition to unveiling its 2017 engine lineup, Cummins has introduced a new package of engine connectivity options that give fleets the ability to update their trucks’ engines over the air (OTA) with either an updated calibration from Cummins or specialized tunes for improving fuel economy or application changes. The U.S.’ predominant heavy-duty diesel engine maker […]
July 26, 2016
Class 7-8
Cummins unveils X12, X15 engines for 2017, rebrands heavy-duty lineup
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misstated the X12 Series engine’s torque range. The range will extend to 1,700 lb-ft, not 1,750 lb-ft as previously stated. The article has been updated to reflect the correction. During a press conference at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio, Cummins pulled the curtain back […]
July 25, 2016
Class 7-8
International’s new predictive cruise control optimizes truck performance in real time using GPS and route data
International Truck announced Wednesday it is now offering GPS-based predictive cruise control as an option on its ProStar and LoneStar trucks. International’s predictive cruise control uses preinstalled GPS maps and updated commercial route data to make adjustments to cruising speed without the need to pre-drive the route. “When [predictive cruise controls] originally came out, the systems kind of […]
July 14, 2016
Class 7-8
The Next Oil: PC-11 is made for improved efficiencies in highway trucks
A new engine oil category being introduced at the end of this year promises better fuel economy and longer change intervals. The new oil, designated PC-11 (Proposed Category 11) by the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel, will be marketed in two subcategories as early as December. One will be for new 2017 emissions-compliant engines, the […]
July 4, 2016
Roadbuilding
Diamond Road Smoother features all-in-one diamond tooth grinding system
Diamond Road this summer plans to launch its Diamond Road Smoother all-in-one machine that includes a profiler, computer system, water tank, cutting machine, brooms, vacuum system and directional arrow board on a trailer that can be towed. Features include: Long averaging arms with multiple pivoting wheels designed to smooth individual humps and dips, according to […]
June 28, 2016
Class 7-8
Electric hauler Nikola One’s huge range, high-tech comforts draw 7,000+ pre-orders
Still five months from the truck’s official debut, Nikola Motor Company founder and CEO Trevor Milton recently announced more than 7,000 reservations—each accompanied with a refundable $1,500 deposit—have been received for the company’s Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. “Our technology is 10-15 years ahead of any other OEM in fuel efficiencies, MPG and emissions,” Milton […]
June 16, 2016
Class 7-8
Mack, Volvo unveil 2016 “Ride for Freedom” trucks honoring U.S. military
Both Mack and Volvo Trucks have unveiled heavy haulers customized to honor U.S. military members for this weekend’s Ride for Freedom rally in Washington, D.C. Employees at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Va., put together the truck you see above, a Volvo VNL 670 model. It features custom-designed graphics that honor […]
May 27, 2016
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