Sustainability
Will the 2014 model engines bring relief for fleets struggling with emissions equipment?
David McKenna joked about pulling the shortest straw when it came time to address a standing-room crowd of maintenance managers, and the crowd laughed with him. Other members of his Technology and Maintenance Council panel were discussing...
Volvo commits to reducing energy intensity by 25% over 10-year period
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A new partnership between Volvo and the US Department of Energy (DOE) will see the manufacturer reduce its energy intensity by 25% during a 10-year period. Volvo’s pledge was made as part of the DOE’s Better...
Latest Delo blend continues Chevron plan to target fuel efficiency
LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Truck owners need to start looking at their lubricant choices as part of their overall fuel economy strategy, according to Jim Gambill, North America Commercial and Industrial brand manager, for Chevron Products Company. And...
Volvo makes I-Shift standard on all Volvo-powered Trucks
LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Volvo Trucks is taking the bold move of offering its I-Shift automated manual transmission (AMT) as standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market, the company's new president of sales and marketing...
Study finds increased adoption of fuel-efficient products by US fleets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) shows an increased rate of adoption and improved fuel consumption by US fleets. More than 41,000 tractors and 125,000 trailers were part of the 2013 Fuel...