Model year 2024 diesel engines: What you need to know - Fleet …
WebJan 2, 2023 · The first Cummins product in the planned series will be a 15-liter heavy-duty natural gas engine for 2024. The big-bore model, which uses low carbon fuel resulting in fuel economy and greenhouse gas improvements, will be capable of similar ratings and performance as its diesel counterpart. “The path to a sustainable future requires …
Electric truck regenerative braking, explained - Fleet Equipment Mag
WebMay 27, 2021 · Concerning engine braking: “Regen performs the emulation of on-highway engine braking or slowing the vehicle during a stopping event,” Dana’s Frenznick said. “The regenerative force can be adjusted based on the driving conditions.”. Let that sink in for a minute. The degree to which the electric truck powertrain can be controlled and ...
The present and future of electric axles - Fleet Equipment Mag
WebJan 6, 2019 · Axle manufacturers have been working on eAxle solutions for years, from the Dana axle used on Hyliion’s 6X4HE hybrid electric system (announced in late 2017) to the recent announcement that the AxTrax eAxle from ZF powers the Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadia. In the time since these and other existing products came about, …
Understanding electric truck charging needs and choices
WebAug 16, 2021 · AC Power. • Provides an electrical current of 16 to 80 amps. • AC charging tops out at about 19 kilowatts (kW) • Standard building wiring can typically support an AC charger. DC Power. • Typically starts above 20 (kW) but the average deployment is 50 (kW) and above. • Can support fast charging.
Class 8 truck sales, production forecasts follow economic …
WebJul 21, 2023 · By Tess Lovrak. Jul 21, 2023. Class 8 forecasts, as published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, call for higher 2023 and 2024 retail sales and production volumes compared to last month’s report. The previously forecasted drop-off in Q4 sales and build activity no longer looks likely due to a …
Truck maintenance, repair costs continue to increase - Fleet …
WebMar 6, 2022 · Truck maintenance, repair costs continue to increase. American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc., reported that maintenance costs rose 3.7% in the fourth quarter, and are up more than 10% from the previous year. The quarterly Decisiv/TMC North American Service Event Benchmark …
What you need to know about air disc brakes as they increase in …
WebMar 19, 2018 · The brake manufacturers polled for this story pegged the take rate of air disc brakes at around 18% to 25% for heavy-duty tractors. For context, FE asked the same question for a 2015 story and the range at the time was 12% to 15%. That’s solid growth for what’s still a relatively new option, but many of the brake makers see ADBs carving out ...
ARI introduces Vendor Locator - Fleet Equipment Mag
WebJan 16, 2017 · ARI has introduced its Vendor Locator, which allows users to search ARI’s vendor database by name, type, profile and services offered. It also allows a user to limit the search to a specific mile/km radius up to 25 miles/km from a specific location. This can help both fleet managers and drivers in finding the right vendor quickly and easily ...
Snap-on Heavy-Duty Catalog available
WebOct 22, 2014 · The Snap-on Heavy-Duty Catalog, now available, showcases the company’s tools and equipment including an assortment of hand tools, power tools, shop and tech equipment, tool storages units, mobile carts and chests, the company related. Among the new products highlighted in the Snap-on Heavy Duty Catalog is the Snap-on Pro-Link …
Making Sense of Truck Classification - Fleet Equipment Mag
WebJun 23, 2020 · Truck classification for medium trucks involves Classes 4, 5, and 6. That’s where commercial trucks start to show up. Classes 4 and 5 include some full-size trucks used non-commercially. Still, most of the medium-class vehicles are made and used for commercial purposes. Class 4—The GVWRs for this class range between 14,001 and …
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