Speaking at the NTEA’s annual Green Truck Summit, Wilfried Achenbach, Daimler Trucks North America’s senior vice president – engineering and technology, says diesel engines continue to be the industry’s “workhorse”…
OEM: Trucking ‘Should be ‘Proud’ of Environmental Advancements Read more...
By: David Bradley The 2017 budget will likely be tabled sometime in February or March. The focus of CTA’s submission this year is on GHG-reduction. The industry wants to transition…
EDITORIAL: 2017 Federal Budget Should Focus on Shift to Low Carbon Trucking Read more...
According to ACT Research’s N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook potential aerodynamic improvements could increase fuel efficiencies by up to 8 percent. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook presents historical trends, current…
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One emissions-cutting solution cited in the U.S. EPA’s Phase 2 Truck GHG rules officially released last week is to promote aluminum components including wheels and extrusions to be part of…
Phase 2 GHG Rule Could Usher More Aluminum, Lighter-Weight Parts Read more...
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration submitted its proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel-economy rule for trucks and trailers to the Office of Management…
GHG Phase 2: Final Rule Could See August Release Read more...
Aerodynamic devices won’t benefit day cabs? Think again, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. As reported by CCJ magazine, NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth announced that its latest…
NACFE: Aero Add-ons Good On Day Cabs Too Read more...
As heavy truck and engine makers continue to plan for EPA’s phase 2 emission reduction and fuel efficiency rules in 2018, some engineers are already thinking beyond that – specifically…
Report: Future Enviro Rules to Refocus on NOx Control? Read more...
Commercial truck technology experts disputed the notion that connected, autonomous vehicles are still many years away from everyday reality. Connected trucks in platoon operation could be on U.S. roadways within…
Panel: Industry Has Seen Only ‘Tip Of Iceberg’ On Connected Trucking Read more...
It’s been well known that trailers will be included in the EPA’s Phase 2GHG/MPG mandate, and a recent “Notice of Data Availability” on the proposed rule also points to tractor…
EPA Phase 2 Rules Likely To Include Glider Kits Read more...
