Peterbilt showcases future possibilities with SuperTruck II

Peterbilt and Cummins learned plenty of lessons through their partnership in the original SuperTruck program, funded with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE). Much of the technology…

Navistar SuperTruck II achieves 16 mpg

Navistar’s International SuperTruck II prototype, developed through a project with the U.S. Department of Energy, has achieved 16 miles per gallon (14.7 liters per 100 km) using a hybrid-electric…

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…

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…

Kenworth, PACCAR, DAF join SuperTruck II

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth and PACCAR, along with DAF Trucks NV, are forming a super team to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SuperTruck II program. The companies announced their collaboration to join in on the DOE project to develop freight-efficient technologies, this week. Other partners include Eaton, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Mississippi State University, and AVL.