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Detroit Diesel Corp.
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Detroit turns 80, produces millionth HDEP engine
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 was jointly developed in Germany, Japan and the U.S. The…
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The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP
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 for Paper Transport. “This becomes a much more important piece…
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Penske, Detroit Diesel partner to manage supply chain
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 provide warehousing and dedicated contract carriage services for the inbound…
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Detroit ‘completes the hat trick’ with DT12 production brought to Michigan
New medium-duty engines will also be built in Detroit’s Redford plant
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New Detroit drive axles introduced
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 with ratios from 2.28-5.88. New features include weight-optimized housings, hollow…
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Detroit Diesel adds IPM to D12
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 is paired with a heavy-duty engine. This configuration will be…
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Detroit demonstrates integrated suite of active safety systems
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 (ACC) and active braking assist (ABA) as well as an…
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Detroit celebrates production of 250,000th DD engine, one-millionth axle
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 heavy-duty engine was the largest investment made in product development…
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PC-11 oils on target for 2016
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 product specifications need to be delivered by the American Petroleum…
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Castrol Tection HD engineered to meet Caterpillar ECF-2 requirements
WAYNE, N.J. — BP Lubricants USA has announced its Castrol Tection(TM) HD engine oil meets the requirements of the …
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Detroit Diesel teams up with ceramics maker
CORNING, N.Y. — Corning has entered into a multi-year agreement with Detroit Diesel for the supply of advanced die…
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Detroit Diesel’s G2 Program cracks training mag’s top 125 list
DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Diesels G2 Program has been added to Training Magazine’s Top 125, the most elite ranking…
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Harper Detroit Diesel changes name, identity
TORONTO, Ont. — Paul and Steve Harper, co-owners of Harper Group, the parent company to Harper Detroit Diesel, hav…
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Freightliner equips customers with 07 MBE test engines
PORTLAND, Ore. About 20 Freightliner customers are now taking delivery of new trucks equipped with the 2007 MBE 9…
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Freightliner satisfied with 07 Mercedes-Benz engines
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freightliner says it is satisfied the Mercedes-Benz MBE 900 and MBE 4000 engines will be up to th…
