Keyword
fuel economy
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NRCan updates SmartDriver for Highway Trucking
OTTAWA, Ont. – Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has updated its popular SmartDriver for Highway Trucking program, to help commercial truck drivers achieve better fuel economy. The program was developed in consultation with the trucking industry, NRCan reported, providing drivers will…
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Run on Less drivers selected
ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven professional drivers have been selected to participate in the first Run on Less fuel economy challenge, organized by Carbon War Room and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). The event kicks off Sept. 6…
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PIT Group adds another US mega-fleet
ATLANTA, Ga. – PIT Group has welcomed another large US fleet to its roster. C.R. England has joined the organization, which offers unbiased research and testing of fuel-saving technologies and techniques. “PIT Group will help us identify opportunities to save…
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Mack dealers offering new fuel economy comparison tool
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has developed a new fuel economy tool that allows dealers to demonstrate to customers the potential fuel savings from certain spec’s. The tool allows Mack customers to input and modify a number of variables on…
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Cummins announces GHG17 engine certification
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins announced today it has received GHG17 certification and will offer engines in 2017 that will be 2.5-7.5% more fuel-efficient than the 2013 ISX15. The company’s entire diesel and natural gas engine line has been approved by…
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Well maintained trucks get 5-10% better fuel economy: NACFE
Implementing a robust preventive maintenance program can improve a truck’s fuel economy by 5-10%, according to a new Confidence Report issued by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). While a maintenance return on investment is typically calculated based…
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PIT Group opening US office
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — PIT Group has announced the opening of a US office as it looks to boost its presence there. The Quebec-based engineering and research group conducts the popular Energotest trials, which tests the effectiveness of products and techniques…
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International challenges competitors to fuel economy showdown
LISLE, Ill. — International Trucks has challenged its competitors to bring their most fuel-efficient Class 8 highway tractors to its New Carlisle, Ind. proving grounds so they can conduct head-to-head fuel economy and performance comparisons. “The heavy-duty products we are…
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PHASE 2 GHG PROPOSAL UNVEILED. NEW TRUCKS WILL COST MORE.
After several delays, the US EPA/NHTSA agencies have revealed their proposed Phase 2 joint fuel economy/greenhouse gas reduction standards. They’ll build upon the Phase 1 regs, which came in with very little disruption the industry between 2014 and 2018. Most…
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Phase 2 GHG regs will add $10-12K to cost of new trucks
Cost increases expected to be recouped within two years by 2027, regulators claim
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PC-11: WILL IT BE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE AFTER ALL?
It wasn’t all fun and games in San Antonio with Shell. In addition to checking out the beautiful iron at SuperRigs, we had important work to do! Shell gave us an insightful update on the upcoming PC-11 engine oil category,…
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Manufacturers voice concerns about Phase 2 of GHG regs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With a proposed rulemaking for the second phase of the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas/fuel economy standards for heavy trucks expected this month, some manufacturers are concerned about what’s to come. The new standards will take effect on…
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Technology brings fuel economy parity
I’ve had an epiphany. It happened when I was evaluating Kriska’s International ProStar with the SmartAdvantage powertrain just before Christmas. It occurred to me that even if I wanted to sabotage the fuel economy of that truck, I’d be unable…
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Survey shows fleets continuing to stretch life-cycles, despite new truck efficiencies
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A survey of US Class 8 truck fleet managers has revealed a contradiction: Fleets want more fuel-efficient trucks, yet they continue to operate older vehicles. That’s among the findings of a survey by Fleet Advantage, which…
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Fleets can improve fuel economy by 5-8% by optimizing engine paramaters: Report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fully optimizing engine paramaters that already exist on today’s modern diesel engines can allow fleets to improve fuel economy by 5-8%. That was the finding of a new Confidence Report on electronic engine parameters, produced by the…
