Dana adds e-axles to powertrain family

Dana is expanding its Spicer electrified e-powertrain family to include single and tandem e-axles for a variety of Class 7 and 8 trucks. The Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-axles use Dana…

Dana begins e-axle production, supporting FCCC MT50e vehicles

Dana is beginning production on the first in a lineup of Spicer electrified Zero-6 e-axles – the es9000r e-axle – to support Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s all-electric MT50e medium-duty delivery…

Hyliion enhances hybrid powertrain

Hyliion has enhanced its hybrid powertrain with the release of the Hyliion Hybrid eX, promising a system that will be lighter and easier to install, service and operate. Changes…

Cummins natural gas comes to Kenworth T680 Next Gen

The Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway truck can now be powered by the latest generation of the Cummins Westport ISX12N natural gas engine. The 12-liter engine offers ratings up to…

Long-range Hyliion coming to market

Hyliion Holdings is producing a long-range version of its Hypertruck ERX, delivering 75 miles of all-electric range and more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of total range when the…

TruckTech+ available on medium-duty conventional Kenworths

Kenworth’s TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system is now an option on medium-duty conventional truck models. Subscriptions that span 24 months can be purchased along with T180, T280, T380 and T480…

Mack mDrive HD transmission for high-powered pumpers

Mack TerraPro cabover concrete pumpers with 13-liter MP8 engines can now be spec’d with 13- or 14-speed Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmissions. The mDrive HD has been available…

Detroit engines eligible for extended warranties

Detroit DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines that have expired warranties are now eligible for the new Detroit OE Advantage extended warranty coverage from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). (Photo:…

Paccar upgrades MX-11 and MX-13 engines

Recently unveiled Kenworth T680 Next Generation trucks come with some upgraded power under the hood. Fuel economy in the Paccar MX-13 is up 2.4%, and rises 3.4% in the…

Detroit launches eConsulting services, EV chargers

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has added new Detroit eConsulting services for fleets deploying electric trucks, including eFill electric commercial vehicle chargers. (Photo: DTNA)  eConsulting services are provided by a…

Peterbilt launches electric vehicle cost calculator

Peterbilt has developed a new electric vehicle operating cost calculator for customers considering electrifying their fleets. It’s available at Peterbilt.com and helps customers evaluate the total cost of ownership for…

Cummins integrates natural gas engine and transmission

Cummins and Cummins Westport are joining forces on a new fully integrated natural gas powertrain to support heavy-duty applications. The Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine combines with the Endurant…

XL Fleet plugs in Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups

Owners of GM Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups and 3500/4500 chassis now have the option to electrify their vehicles through a system offered by XL Fleet. The XLP plug-in hybrid…

International connections boost fleet intelligence

International Truck’s Intelligent Fleet Care – a suite of connected vehicle solutions – will become a standard offering for new on-highway vehicles ordered beginning Dec. 15. Building on the…

Cummins X15 connects with Cascadias

Cummins has released its first connectivity-enabled X15 Efficiency engine and Endurant HD powertrain for Freightliner Cascadias. Users can take advantage of Cummins’ factory-installed Acumen engine computing module, which connects…