Sustainability Daimler SuperTruck II showcases the future of freight efficiency February 1, 2023 A handle like “SuperTruck” is hard to live up to — let alone twice. But Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its latest contribution to a U.S. Department of…
Business Management Why Canadian truckers owe a debt of gratitude to this U.S. agency March 18, 2022 If your fleet is taking advantage of some of the most recent engine advancements to improve fuel economy, you should thank the U.S. Department of Energy. The DoE, through its…
SuperTruck led to real-world truck gains, and more are coming December 20, 2021 Back in 2009, even the best trucks on the highway were averaging only six or seven miles per US gallon. Diligent drivers were pushing 8 mpg. Few came anywhere close…
Transportation SuperTruck 3 projects to focus on zero-emission trucks November 1, 2021 Five OEMs will receive a collective US$127 million to push the limits of emissions-slashing trucks under the third installment of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck program. “DOE [the…
Sustainability Funding announced for SuperTruck 3 project April 15, 2021 The U.S. Department of Energy has announced another US$100 million in funding for a third SuperTruck project. This time the project will be broadened to include both medium- and heavy-duty…
Equipment Navistar demonstrates SuperTruck, platooning October 14, 2016 SuperTruck changes shape at highway speeds
Equipment Navistar SuperTruck doubles freight efficiency September 28, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar announced today its SuperTruck demonstration vehicle, dubbed CatalIST, improved freight efficiency by 104%. That’s more than double what the US Department of Energy (DOE), which funded…
Equipment Volvo hits 13 mpg with SuperTruck September 13, 2016 Truck maker exceeded goal to improve freight efficiency by 50%
Equipment Driving Daimler’s $80-million SuperTruck May 10, 2015 Getting used to the camera-based mirrors was an adjustment. Aside from that, it drove like any other well-appointed Freightliner.
Business Management Daimler’s SuperTruck helping in pursuit of 10-mpg truck March 27, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a gratifying Mid-America Trucking Show for Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, who in one of his first addresses in that…
Equipment Daimler doubles goals with SuperTruck project March 26, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America’s $80-million SuperTruck project yielded a freight efficiency gain of 115%, more than twice the original goal. The project was co-funded by Daimler and…
Equipment Daimler SuperTruck hits target a year ahead of schedule June 19, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has achieved the goals set out for it during the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck program, a full year ahead of schedule. The…
