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automated
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UPDATED: Daimler takes stake in automated vehicle company
Plans to have SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks on the road within a decade
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Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry
DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies. Susan Beardslee, principle analyst for ABI Research, highlighted where she…
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Testing your faith in technology
Riding in a Kenworth truck equipped with Bendix Wingman Fusion a jolting experience
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Eaton improves efficiency of automated transmissions, expands Fuller Advantage line
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton has enhanced its automated transmissions to save more fuel, by disengaging the driveline when the truck is on a slight downhill grade and dropping engine speed to idle. Eaton claims doing so improves fuel economy by…
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Daimler demonstrates self-driving trucks
Autonomous trucks are ready to roll. All that awaits now is the legislative framework to allow them.
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Peterbilt offering ISX12 G with UltraShift Plus transmission
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has expanded its natural gas vehicle line, by offering the Cummins ISX12 G engine with the Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission. The new powertrain is available on the Models 579, 384, 365 and 567, allowing customers to…
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Con-way makes automated transmissions a mainstream spec’
JOPLIN, Mo. — Con-way Truckload has ordered 550 new tractors, 540 of which were spec’d with automated transmissions. The company figures the switch will help it attract new drivers. Tandem-axles were specified, to provide drivers with a smoother ride, the…
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Kenworth offers optimized engine/transmission combination for improved fuel economy
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth says its T680 is now available with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission, optimized for the Paccar MX engine. “By optimizing the Kenworth T680 with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission and 2014…
