Keyword
automated
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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…
