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Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Eaton, Cummins Further Expand Powertrain Options

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Eaton and Cummins Inc. announced new features to their growing integrated powertrain offerings to provide additional downspeeding options.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Fleets Boost Investments in Trailer Aerodynamics, NACFE Report Finds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

FlowBelow Wheel Covers to Be Offered on Cascadia Evolution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced that Daimler Trucks North America will offer FlowBelows fuel-saving quick-release wheel covers as an option on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Vnomics Launches True Fuel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vnomics Corp. launched True Fuel, a new fuel optimization offering, based on its existing technology system.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Kenworth Expands Availability of TruckTech+, Engine Auto Start and Stop System

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kenworth Truck Co. made a series of announcements here, including the expansion of TruckTech+ to new Class 8 trucks with Paccar MX-11 engines.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Haldex Unveils New Air Disc Brake Line for US

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Haldex introduced its ModulT air disc brake line here for the United States. Haldex made the announcement Feb. 28 at the Technology & Maintenance Councils annual meeting.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Dana Rolls Out New Axles, Driveshaft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dana Holding Corp. announced improvements to its truck axles and driveshafts to help truck makers meet tighter federal standards on greenhouse-gas emissions.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Meritor Launches New Steer Axle

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Meritor Inc. has launched a lighter-weight, front-steer axle that is part of the MFS series, which the companyannounced is easier to maintain.

February 28, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Government

Mitchell 1 Updates Interface Between RepairConnect, Noregon Software

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Maintenance information provider Mitchell 1 announced an update to the interface between its RepairConnect diagnostic troubleshooting tool and Noregons JPRO Professional commercial fleet diagnostics software.

February 28, 2016
Tradeshows, Special Coverage

2016 TMC Annual Meeting

The 2016 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

February 26, 2016