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News roundup, Oct. 14: âRun on Lessâ real-time results, DuprĂ©âs brokerage arm sees growth
The North American Council on Freight Efficiencyâs âRun on Lessâ demonstration is almost half through an 18-day run that will culminate with an event late in the month. DuprĂ© Logisticsâ brokerage arm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is moving to a new location following recent growth.
October 14, 2019
Business
Study finds improving worst bottlenecks would save millions in fuel, reduce emissions
Previous research by the group found that 89 percent of the industryâs congestion costs stem from just 12 percent of interstate highway miles. The new study, part of ATRIâs âFixing the 12%â research initiative, focuses on how reducing congestion on those miles could cut costs for trucking companies.
March 6, 2019
Business
International adds fuel economy package to flagship LT tractor
The LT MPG Package includes an aerodynamic chassis package, predictive cruise control, air dam and bumper seal, as well as a roof fairing and extenders, chassis skirts and energy-efficient wheel covers.
October 29, 2018
Business
7 truckers to showcase fuel-saving tech in cross-country roadshow
Seven truck drivers, including one independent owner-operator, will pilot tractor-trailers equipped with modern fuel-saving tech in a cross-country roadshow in September.
August 17, 2017
Equipment
Major fleets partner with NACFE to showcase fuel economy tech
Seven U.S. fleets representing nearly 11,000 tractors and 26,000 trailers have signed on to participate in Run on Less, a first-of-its-kind cross-country roadshow designed to showcase advancements in fuel efficiency this fall.
June 21, 2017
Business
Shell, PepsiCo partner on cross-country tractor-trailer runs to showcase fuel-saving tech
Dubbed by the group âRun on Less,â the three-week-long event will take place in September to demonstrate how Class 8 trucks can use different technologies to achieve better fuel economy. Driver progress, as well as the dollars and carbon emissions saved, will be tracked and reported in real time throughout Run on Less online.
April 6, 2017
Business
Another study shows speed limiter usage prevalent among fleets as fuel saving devices
Speed limiting devices like those proposed for an industry-wide mandate by the U.S. DOT are one of the most used fuel-savings devices used by carriers, according to a study released last month by the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 7, 2016
Equipment
NACFE: Truck platooning boosts fuel economy, ânext logical automationâ
In a two-truck platoon, the potential fuel consumption savings versus an isolated single vehicle varies depending on the separation distance of the trucks, but the report says at a following distance of 40- to 50-feet platooning can lead to 4 percent average savings over the two trucks after accounting for traffic, terrain and time when equipped trucks will not be operating in a platoon.
September 29, 2016
Business
New Mack tool allows drivers to see fuel efficiency in different specs
Drivers can select different Pinnacle options that affect fuel efficiency, including weight, speed, engine size and rating, transmission, axle ratios, tires, aerodynamic enhancements and more, then see the difference in fuel economy.
August 9, 2016
Equipment
Shell says âStarShipâ concept truck could be ready for cross-country fuel economy test by next spring
The futuristic and highly aerodynamic âStarShipâ concept truck in development by Shell Lubricants and AirFlow Truck Company could be completed as early as next spring, Shell marketing rep Kate Foucher last week.
July 26, 2016
Business
Shell releases new diesel engine oil portfolio as part of next-gen oil category
The CK-4 Rotella products will replace the current CJ-4 Rotella oils used today and work with engines of all ages. The FA-4 products are designed for year-model 2017 and later engines and will have limited backwards compatibility.
July 19, 2016
Business
EPA, DOT extend public comment period on Phase 2 emissions regulations proposal
Federal regulators have extended the public comment period for the recently proposed second phase of emissions regulations and fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks, pushing the last day to comment two weeks to Oct. 1, 2015. Hereâs how to comment.
September 1, 2015
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