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Ford Media Press Release / March 2, 2016 24 Hour Endurance

Kenworth Truck Company Press Release / March 2, 2016

Transport Engineer / March 2, 2016 As part of a five-year contract hire deal for pizza giant Domino’s, Total Reefer is supplying five 26-tonne DAF CF rigids and two CF 4x2 tractor units for its 60-plus fleet. For the rigids, Total Reefer – part of Asset Alliance specialising in temperature-controlled contract hire and leasing – specified Gray & Adams bodies and Carrier Transicold Supra refrigeration units with sound-dampening kits for urban operations. The bodies will also feature a profiled ‘top hat’ floor designed to allows air to flow under the loadspace, so maintaining optimum conditions particularly for transporting dough. They will be in operation 24 hours a day, six days a week, with each expected to clock up 75,000 miles annually, delivering to the company’s high street takeaways. Meanwhile, the 4x2 DAF CF tractors are being acquired to support Domino’s nationwide trunking routes. All were specified with the 460bhp engine driving through 12-speed AS Tronic automatic gearboxes. Total Reefer will use DAF’s dealership in Milton Keynes to maintain the new trucks, because of its proximity to one of Domino’s delivery hubs. Total Reefer will retain ownership of the trucks – covering tyre replacement, R&M, safety inspections, road fund licensing and breakdown cover. The firm also takes on responsibility for annual temperature control testing and certification, plus F-Gas regulation compliance. “We decided to work with Total Reefer based on the company’s temperature-controlled sector expertise and focus on its customers’ individual requirements,” comments John Lee, group transport manager at Domino’s. “The company’s attention to detail and fast, efficient customer service sealed the deal for us – combined with a competitive full service contract hire rate,” he adds. Photo gallery - http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/transport-engineer-news/dominos-puts-total-reefer-and-daf-on-the-menu/116229/

Heavy Duty Trucking / March 1, 2016 Cummins detailed the latest generation of its medium-duty engines, unveiling the 2017 B6.7 and L9 engines at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The two models are the most recent versions of Cummins midrange diesel engines designed for use in medium-duty applications. The 2017 B6.7 engine features a range of 200 to 325 hp and 520 to 750-lb.-ft. of torque. The company touted increases in fuel economy for the entire range of power ratings and the engine has been designed for stop-and-go duty cycles. Engines rated up to 260 hp offer an increase in fuel economy of up to 7% over the current generation while engines rated from 280 to 325 hp can expect up to a 5% increase. "The B-Series engine is the blue jeans of the American trucking industry,” said Srikanth Padmanabhan, vice president of engine business at Cummins. “And it will never go out of style.” The 2017 L9 engine features a power range of 260 to 380 hp and 720 to 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque. New for 2017 is a 350 hp, 1,150-lb.-ft.-rated version designed to maintain more power and torque across a wider rpm range. It is suited for vocational duty cycles. Cummins also unveiled the 2017 Single Module aftertreatment system. The system combines the diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction systems into a single canister. The midrange system features up to a 70% reduction in space claim and up to a 30% reduction in weight over current aftertreatment systems, according to Cummins. Diesel exhaust fluid dosing with the UL2 Urea Dosing System eliminates the need for engine coolant lines to and from the DEF injector, reducing installation complexity and allowing for easier serviceability. The injector's atomization nozzle reduces the risk of deposit formation, and offers a freeze-robust design and improved reliability. Cummins offers a range of systems sized for the engine and rating to ensure more efficient operation and improved fuel efficiency across a range of applications. All Cummins engines are backed by the company’s support network in North America, with over 3,500 authorized repair locations to service vehicles.

Heavy Duty Trucking / February 29, 2016 Cummins and Eaton are deepening and expanding integration strategies while offering additional powertrain options. The powertrain partners announced several new initiatives covering medium duty, on-highway and severe service at the 2016 Technology & Maintenance Council meeting Sunday. Beginning in April, Cummins will offer high-GVW customers an 1,850 lb-ft torque rating for the ISX15 400-475-hp engine that can be specified with an Eaton Fuller Advantage C-Ratio 10-speed transmission, an Eaton UltraShift Plus MHP 13-speed transmission, or an UltraShift Plus MXP 18-speed transmission. The Advantage 10-speed transmission has a gross combination weight rating of 110,000 pounds, while the UltraShift PLUS MHP is rated at 140,000 pounds with the MXP having an unlimited GCW rating. Cummins says the 1,850 lb.-ft. rating will provide customers with better gradeability and improved acceleration while broadening the Eaton/Cummins range of offerings for downsped powertrains. In August, Eaton and Cummins will release an 80,000-lb version of the SmartAdvantage series transmission to go with the new 1,850 torque rating, further broadening the SmartAdvantage powertrain portfolio. “This new rating is an ideal solution for performance-minded fleets,” said Ryan Trzybinski, product strategy manager, Commercial Powertrain, Eaton. “This also provides a huge upside for customers in the vehicle’s resale value.” "The SmartAdvantage difference is in the integration between the ISX15 engine and Fuller Advantage automated transmission," said Michael Taylor, General Manager Global Powertrain, Cummins Inc. “We are very pleased with uptake the SmartAdvantage Powertrain is having and the positive customer feedback.” The advanced level of integration allows for superior low end torque for more time in top gear and smooth, efficient acceleration with enhanced shifting response. Cummins also announced it is extending its SmartTorque option to include seventh and eighth gears rather than just ninth and 10th. This option becomes available in Q3 2016, and allows full 1,850 lb.-ft. in the top four gears. "We are unlocking additional torque in the merge gears so drivers will have the better performance in gear ranges where better acceleration can be important, as in when merging onto freeways," says Taylor. "The extension of SmartTorque 2 will provide improved acceleration and add greater residual value to the truck." On the integration front, Cummins and Eaton have opened up their respective ADEPT and GearLogic technologies to offer even more performance, fuel efficiency and driver confidence improvements. GearLogic allows for the smooth delivery of many of the Eaton transmission and Cummins engines features, including Hill Start Aid, engine overspeed protection, enhanced engine braking, Smart Coast, Blended Pedal, and Vehicle Acceleration Management (VAM). ADEPT is a suite of advanced electronic features for the ISX15 engine that interact with automated manual transmissions, dynamically adapting to operating conditions to help even novice drivers operate as efficiently as a seasoned and efficient professional. ADEPT enhances fuel economy with no impact to productivity, harnessing the electronic capabilities of the engine and transmission to make powertrain control decisions in real time. “We continue to develop and commercialize new technologies to enhance the benefits of an Eaton/Cummins powertrain,” said Ryan Trzybinski, product strategy manager, Commercial Powertrain, Eaton. “This latest integration of electronics and advanced technology features provides our customers with more choices to meet their unique needs and preferences.” The two companies also announced an extension of their collaborative integration efforts to now include joint sales and service support in the field. The initiative combines the Cummins Care program with Eaton Roadranger support and includes: - The integration of both companies' 24/7 call centers. - Sharing of current diagnostics tools and the joint development of new tools. - Cross-training of sales and service teams. Learn more about Cummins' and Eaton's collaboration on SmartAdvantage on the companies' shared website SmartAdvantagePowertrain.com.

Fleet Owner / February 29, 2016 As truck manufacturers turn to “downspeeding” as a means of getting every fraction of an mpg from heavy-duty vehicles, the focus has been on optimized engines and transmissions. But at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition here this week, Dana Holding Corp. will emphasize the critical role axles and driveshafts play in handling the high-torque stresses of low-rpm highway operation. Dana now offers axle ratios compatible with all seven configurations of the newly enhanced SmartAdvantage powertrain, a joint collaboration between Eaton and Cummins. These configurations include the original small-step overdrive transmission and a new direct-drive option that delivers exceptional fuel economy in less-than-truckload and regional linehaul commercial vehicles with target cruise speeds of 62 mph and below, Dana officials explained in a pre-TMC press conference Sunday. Together with Cummins and Eaton, Dana has engineered the fastest, lightest, and most efficient drivetrain to help fleets maximize the benefits of engine downspeedingby creating a durable system that manages dynamic challenges resulting from readily available higher torque with less axle reduction, according to the company. Dana’s system includes the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 155 Series tandem axle—offering the industry’s narrowest ratio steps, from 2.26:1 to 2.79:1—along with the SPL 350 driveshaft and SPL 250 inter-axle shaft, which are proven to be the most robust and reliable in their class. “The benefits of engine downspeeding are undeniable, and we are partnering with industry leaders to advance this efficiency-boosting technology,” said Mark Wallace, executive vice president of Dana and group president of Dana On-Highway Driveline Technologies. “Our joint collaboration with Cummins and Eaton allows Dana to take a comprehensive systems approach, examining the integration of all components throughout the vehicle in an effort to fully optimize performance and make further drivetrain enhancements.” Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK 40 155 Series tandem axle supports the SmartAdvantage powertrain and offers a combination of technologies that can enable an engine at highway cruise speed to run up to 200 rpm lower than alternative powertrain systems, while still reducing weight and increasing axle efficiency. The tandem axle’s full selection of downspeeding ratios and options for a variety of Class 8 applications are now available at most OEM truck brands including Navistar, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Volvo. Dana also announced a new driveshaft specifically engineered to further support engine downspeeding. Dana’s next-generation driveshaft weighs 30 pounds less than existing products and is tailored to address the specific torque-management strategies of individual commercial-vehicle manufacturers. Engineered with fewer components, this next-generation driveshaft offers a simplified installation process to reduce assembly costs for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and improve ease of maintenance for truck owners. Performance and vehicle dynamics are improved with reduced noise, vibration, and harshness levels, which can also extend component life. Available now for pre-production evaluation by OEMs, Dana’s latest innovation is designed for severe-duty, long-haul applications on high-efficiency Class 8 trucks. This driveshaft is ready for powertrains of the future that will be engineered for further engine downspeeding—enabling an axle ratio lower than 2.26:1, which is the fastest ratio on the market today. “Engine downspeeding is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Each OEM implements this efficiency-boosting strategy in its own way, resulting in very specific torque-handling requirements,” Wallace said. “This next-generation driveshaft ;is the result of our continuous drive to deliver flexible solutions to meet each customer’s unique needs while further reducing weight and improving efficiency in our products.” More information about Dana's downspeeding package for commercial vehicles is available here.

DAF Trucks Press Release / February 29, 2016

VW Truck and Bus Press Release / February 29, 2016 Brazilian logistics giant Reiter Log has upgraded its fleet with the purchase of 76 new Volkswagen and MAN brand trucks from MAN Latin America. Reiter Log operates a 1,000 vehicle fleet. A major distributor of chilled products throughout the country, the company places emphasis on high quality vehicles and after-sales service to ensure customer satisfaction. The new trucks will support the carrier’s operations in the food industry and consumer goods. A Volkswagen and MAN commercial truck operator for seven years, the company’s 76 unit purchase includes 51 VW “Delivery” model 10.160 4x2 refrigerated rigids and 24 tractors including VW “Constellation” 420 horsepower model 25.420 6x2s and MAN TGX 29.480 6x4s. "We chose, once again, to renew our fleet with Volkswagen and MAN trucks. They continue to offer cost-beneficial models to our operation which provide high levels of productivity and driver comfort. Undoubtedly, there industry-leading service network was also a big factor," says Reiter Log owner Vinicius Pilz. The new vehicles have been delivered by dealer Transrio South. The Constellation tractors will run dry cargo throughout the country, while the Delivery rigids will handle intra-city deliveries. The TGX tractors will support consumer goods distribution. "We invest a lot in customer satisfaction, and know the quality of after-sales service is a deciding factor towards future purchases, which has been proved in our business with Reiter Log "said Ricardo Alouche, Sales Vice President, Marketing and After Sales of MAN Latin America. Photo gallery - https://www.man-la.com/sala-de-imprensa/noticias/reiterlog-investe-na-aquisicao-de-76-caminhoes-volkswagen-e-man-156

Scania Group Press Release / February 29, 2016

Daimler Trucks Press Release / February 29, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Trucks has received an order for 1.000 Actros tractors from Lithuania-based Girteka Logistics, the largest fleet order from an Eastern European customer in its history. The Mercedes-Benz Actros is the most efficient vehicle in its class. Average fuel consumption of the truck has been cut by 13 percent since its market launch in 2011. The trucks will be equipped with spacious flat-floor “BigSpace” high-roof sleeper cabs, the latest Euro-6 OM 471 (aka DD13) engine and Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC). Compared to its predecessor, the already low fuel consumption of the engine has been further reduced by up to three percent. The PPC assistance system lowers fuel consumption by up to five percent by analyzing the topography ahead and instigating gear changes for optimized fuel efficiency. “We are proud to win Girteka Logistics as a large customer with the biggest fleet order in Eastern Europe for Mercedes-Benz Trucks in its history”, says Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. “We feel very honored by this trust, and it clearly shows that our flagship model Actros stays ahead of the tough competition.“ Mindaugas Raila, Chairman of Girteka Logistics: “In the year of our 20th anniversary, we decided to modernize our fleet by 1,000 new Mercedes-Benz Actros – an important strategic decision for us. The new Actros convinces by its operating performance, safety equipment and reliability.“ In order to further enhance fuel efficiency, Girteka Logistics also specified “FleetBoard”. The telematics system collects all vehicle data like consumption and break related driving style or vehicle wear-and-tear. FleetBoard supports full transparency of the entire fleet and shows further potential of savings. About Girteka Logistics Founded in 1996, Girteka Logistics is a major European road carrier with more than 7,100 employees in Europe, Scandinavia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The fleet consists of 2,900 trucks and 3,100 trailers. Company customers range from local producers to big international companies with major regional distribution centers. Since 2012, Girteka Logistics is a reliable logistics partner for Mercedes-Benz in transporting spare parts in Europe. .

Mack fleet boasts improved fuel economy Prime Mover Magazine / March 3, 2016 Queensland-based refrigeration specialist S&G Transport has reported fuel economy improvements from running a fleet of Mack Super-Liners and Tridents. “We were running another brand of trucks all equipped with EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) emission control technology and we were only getting 1.3 to 1.4 km/L out of them,” said Managing Director, Glen Rollinson. S&G bought a Mack Trident with a 535hp MP8 engine with mDRIVE automated manual transmission in 2013, followed by five more Tridents and 21 Mack Super-Liners. “We were looking to get our mileage back to the levels we had before emissions controls were introduced and the figures the Macks were getting looked pretty good,” said Vayanos. “The SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) engines in the Macks give us the fuel economy we were after,” said Rollinson. “On a bad day we’re getting 1.7 km/L, and on a good day we’ll get 1.9 km/L on the B-doubles and 2-2.5km/L on the singles. There’s no question the Macks have made a big difference.” “That’s a significant saving per truck and our trucks are averaging 5,000 km a week, so it has a direct effect on the bottom line, even with fuel down to around a dollar a litre.” said Vayanos. S&G transport also uses Mack’s telematics system to track the trucks’ fuel consumption and driver technique. “Mack Telematics is a brilliant tool because it gives us real-time feedback on things like fuel consumption, idle time, whether the truck is in performance mode, whether the driver’s using the mDRIVE or changing gears manually,” said Rollinson, “By reviewing and comparing all of that information we can get a clear picture of how individual driving behaviours affect fuel consumption.” According to Mack, the trucks have achieved Rollinson and Vayanos’ fuel consumption goal. “There’s no question these fuel figures are good,” said Rollinson. “The Macks have put us where we wanted to be, which is back to the sort of fuel consumption we had before emission controls came in. That’s a win in anyone’s language.”

Mack Trucks Australia / February 28, 2016

Commercial Motor TV - sponsored by DAF Trucks / February 26, 2016

Commercial Motor TV - sponsored by DAF Trucks / February 20, 2016 Related reading: http://www.trucknetuk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=13629&sid=0c0ae4fabd4491693a104f9a7b242beb http://www.trucknetuk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=119380&sid=84f69c95997084c66f78c2b6120d5293

Isuzu Trucks Australia / February 11, 2016

Hino Trucks Australia / January 27, 2016

Today’s Trucking / December 16, 2015 First revealed at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March, Dana's Dual Range Disconnect drive axle system gives users the fuel savings benefit of a downsped 6x2 drivetrain as well as the traction and performance benefits of conventional 6x4 setup with a mid-range axle ratio. How's that possible you ask?

Today’s Trucking / November 11, 2015

Today’s Trucking / October 22, 2015 True zero-emissions freight transportation is closer to reality than you might think. A California-based technology company called TransPower USA (http://www.transpowerusa.com/) has five Class 8 tractors in service now working out of the Port of Long Beach. The company also has several yard shunt tractors and school buses in real-world service.

Today’s Trucking / June 2, 2015

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