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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
Latest idle-reduction analysis from NACFE
NACFEâs latest Confidence Report on idle-reduction technologies extends the goals of its first one from 2014 â helping buyers decide on what to implement. Though fuelâs lower, interest in idle reduction continues for plenty reasons, from driver retention for fleets to reduction in engine wear and tear, fuel cost savings and off-duty comfort for owner-ops.
August 12, 2019
Business
Report: Specâing solar panels a viable option for truck/trailer battery-charge needs
Solar panels utilized in trucking applications help fleets and owner-ops objectively evaluate the benefits and challenges of solar panels. More on Overdrive.
June 28, 2018
Business
Traditional truck makers focus on short-haul for electric vehicles
Major truck and engine makers themselves have invested in the development of electric- and more conventional hybrid-electric-drive vehicles, but they see the most short-term promise in shorter-run applications.
July 6, 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
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
NACFE: Lower viscosity oils can increase fuel economy
Mike Roeth, NACFE executive director, said the research for the report revealed that 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils, either the current CJ-4 or the upcoming CK-4, can replace the commonly used 15W-40 oils used in many trucks while also increasing fuel savings.
June 28, 2016
Business
Study says 6Ă2 axles average 2.5 percent better fuel mileage
The analysis of existing data â with some new track tests â by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency showed an average payback time of 20 months given fuel-efficiency gains.
January 21, 2014
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