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Court rejects EPA’s Navistar exemption, expanded Overdrive coming in August, EOBRs among hot topics for agency, OOIDA challenging Minn. out of service criteria and more industry news items are featured.
July 2, 2012
The future of Navistar’s heavy-duty engines, such as this MaxxForce 13, is in question, though the company says it plans to continue selling them.
Business
Peterbilt to offer 12-liter gas engine in 2013
Peterbilt Motors Company announced it will offer the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine starting next year. The engine will be rated up to 400 horsepower and 1,450 pounds of torque. It features spark ignition technology and a 3-way catalyst and can be configured with an LNG or CNG fuel system. Peterbilt currently offers two natural […]
June 22, 2012
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Roadside Attractions
A roadside midwife, an apnea proposal, bedbugs, the rigors and routines of the road, plus Truck Gauge and Truck Gallery are among the industry news items and oddities featured.
June 1, 2012
DRY VAN -- red FLATBED-- yellow REEFER -- blue
Business
Freightliner makes cross-country natural gas haul
A CNG-powered Cascadia 113 with a Cummins ISX12G natural gas engine will carry a load of paper from LA to DC.
May 17, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Could stocks lead natural gas power uptake?
Much has been made in recent times of the traction being gained by natural gas as an energy source to power truck freight transportation. Natural gas powertrains have made their most significant gains to date in vocational markets. Recall my post here in Overdrive Extra about the Ozinga Ready-Mix fleet in Chicago and 13 new […]
May 1, 2012
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Beyond Anti-Idling
Save thousands of dollars a year on fuel by careful use of your right foot — and your head. Don’t ignore driving habits and other strategies to supplement the benefits of minimal idling.
May 1, 2012
Checking traffic conditions online on sites such as traffic.com can help you plan your trip most efficiently.
Channel 19
Cummins introduces iPhone app with 3-D engine views
The latest in the trucking-related smartphone apps world is a nifty program offering 3-D views of engine componentry and systems from the folks at Cummins. It’s geared toward connecting technicians with careers with the diesel engine manufacturer, but I imagine there are plenty of you who’d get a kick out of the the app’s features […]
April 8, 2012
Cummins Careers App For I Phone
Business
Cummins: 2014 compliant engines ready in 2013
The new engines will deliver up to a 2 percent fuel economy improvement over comparable engines being produced today.
March 21, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Class 8 forecast for 2011
At Cummins press event- engine company expects class 8 truck market to reach 278,000 in 2012 and remain strong through 2014
March 20, 2012
Business
Severson named top owner-operator
A truck driver for 49 years, Severson has more than 5.1 million accident-free miles.
March 6, 2012
Larry Severson-WEB od
Business
Drivetrain Revolution
Innovative approaches to drivetrain design promise more efficient highway cruising.
March 1, 2012
Allison turned truck journalists loose on their Indianapolis test track to pit their new TC 10 in head-to-head competition with current automated transmissions. Although the automated transmissions performed quite well, the new Allison had a clear advantage in consistent acceleration and snappy shifts.
Business
Cummins reveals natural gas engine
Cummins Inc. announced a new on-highway natural gas engine with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G. The ISX12 G is built on the Cummins ISX12 and uses the same base engine and key components as its diesel counterpart. It features Cummins Westport’s spark-ignited combustion technology with Stoichiometric cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation, first introduced on the 8.9-liter […]
February 24, 2012
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