Cylinder deactivation promises fuel efficiency and lower emissions August 24, 2021 There has always been some debate over the relative fuel efficiency of engines of varying displacement. No matter the displacement, a certain amount of fuel is required to deliver a…
Business Management Detroit expands analytics availability December 14, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has expanded its Detroit Connect Analytics to additional truck models. The analytics package can now be ordered on new trucks, or in…
Equipment Detroit turns 80, produces millionth HDEP engine June 15, 2018 DETROIT, Mich. – Detroit, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, has announced the production of its millionth heavy-duty engine platform (HDEP) engine. The HDEP line was introduced in 2007 and…
Business Management The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP July 27, 2017 YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – When choosing which brand of truck to buy, connectivity and telematics are playing a larger role in the buying decision, according to Dan Deppeler, vice-president of maintenance…
Business Management Penske, Detroit Diesel partner to manage supply chain July 6, 2017 REDFORD, Mich. – Penske Logistics says it has won new business with Detroit Diesel, to support the company’s engine, transmission, and axle supply chain operations in Redford, Mich. Penske will…
Equipment Detroit ‘completes the hat trick’ with DT12 production brought to Michigan November 21, 2015 New medium-duty engines will also be built in Detroit's Redford plant
New Detroit drive axles introduced February 13, 2015 DETROIT, Mich. — New Model 6 Detroit drive axles have been introduced to save weight and improve efficiency. The new axles are available in single drive 4×2 or 6×2 configurations…
Equipment Detroit Diesel adds IPM to D12 December 5, 2014 DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Diesel Corp. has standardized some transmission options. The company has decided to include its Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system on any Detroit D12 automated manual that…
Equipment Detroit demonstrates integrated suite of active safety systems November 14, 2014 MIAMI, Fla. — Detroit demonstrated for the first time its new suite of active safety systems, dubbed Detroit Assurance. The new safety platform will initially offer radar-based adaptive cruise control…
Transportation Detroit celebrates production of 250,000th DD engine, one-millionth axle June 25, 2014 DETROIT, Mich. – Detroit Diesel Corporation has a lot to celebrate today, as it marks the production of its 250,000th DD series engine and its one-millionth axle. The DD series…
Sustainability PC-11 oils on target for 2016 May 20, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Assuming things go according to schedule, the new PC-11 diesel engine oils should be ready for purchase beginning in April 2016. For that to happen, the final…
Regulations Castrol Tection HD engineered to meet Caterpillar ECF-2 requirements May 25, 2007 WAYNE, N.J. -- BP Lubricants USA has announced its Castrol Tection(TM) HD engine oil meets the requirements of the ...
Transportation Detroit Diesel teams up with ceramics maker May 3, 2007 CORNING, N.Y. -- Corning has entered into a multi-year agreement with Detroit Diesel for the supply of advanced die...
Transportation Detroit Diesel’s G2 Program cracks training mag’s top 125 list March 26, 2007 DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesels G2 Program has been added to Training Magazine's Top 125, the most elite ranking...
Transportation Harper Detroit Diesel changes name, identity January 4, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. -- Paul and Steve Harper, co-owners of Harper Group, the parent company to Harper Detroit Diesel, hav...
