NACFE report highlights achievements of SuperTruck programs

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released a report highlighting achievements from the U.S. Department of Energy-funded SuperTruck programs. SuperTruck 2: Empowering Future Trucking, focuses on lessons…

Volvo’s SuperTruck 2 exceeds efficiency targets

Volvo Trucks has revealed its SuperTruck 2 project exceeded the freight efficiency goals it established, thanks to aerodynamics and advanced engineering. The SuperTruck 2 program is funded in part by…

Daimler SuperTruck II showcases the future of freight efficiency

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…

Why Canadian truckers owe a debt of gratitude to this U.S. agency

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

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…

SuperTruck 3 projects to focus on zero-emission trucks

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…

Funding announced for SuperTruck 3 project

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…

Navistar demonstrates SuperTruck, platooning

SuperTruck changes shape at highway speeds

Navistar SuperTruck doubles freight efficiency

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…

Volvo hits 13 mpg with SuperTruck

Truck maker exceeded goal to improve freight efficiency by 50%

Driving Daimler’s $80-million SuperTruck

Getting used to the camera-based mirrors was an adjustment. Aside from that, it drove like any other well-appointed Freightliner.

Daimler’s SuperTruck helping in pursuit of 10-mpg truck

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…

Daimler doubles goals with SuperTruck project

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…

Daimler SuperTruck hits target a year ahead of schedule

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…