Direct-drive electric powertrain for Class 2-6 vehicles April 25, 2019 Dana’s TM4 Sumo LD direct-drive electric powertrain combines a motor and inverter for Class 2-6 vehicles. The end result offers a modular package for e-axle platforms. And when…
Engines/Drivetrains, Software Volvo expands parameters eligible for over-the-air updates April 24, 2019 Volvo Trucks has added more parameter updates to its Parameter Plus subscription package, and now offers more than 250 paramaters that can be changed over the air. The Parameter Plus…
Volvo expands on OTA engine programming March 25, 2019 Volvo Trucks‘ new Parameter Plus subscription package expands on the company’s over-the-air (OTA) programming capabilities, allowing up to 50 parameter updates per year. Software updates for engines and…
Donaldson device tracks filter condition March 25, 2019 Donaldson Company has released its new Filter Minder to monitor engine air filters by tapping into existing telematics systems. It means filter changes can be based on actual…
Dana unveils center bearing, slip differential March 25, 2019 Dana has unveiled a new Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing for downsped drivetrains, and a Spicer Trac-Lok limited slip differential for medium-duty trucks. The Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing, available on…
Endurant now comes with dual PTO February 26, 2019 Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has unveiled a new dual Power Takeoff (PTO) version of the 12-speed Endurant automated transmission. The option includes two PTO mounting locations –…
Endurant transmission line adds dual PTO February 26, 2019 Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has unveiled a new dual Power Takeoff (PTO) version of the 12-speed Endurant automated transmission. The option includes two PTO mounting locations –…
Dana adds driveshaft to Spicer lineup January 29, 2019 Dana has added the SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to its Spicer lineup while also expanding its Spicer Select portfolio to cover the Meritor Permalube RPL Series. The SPL 250…
Dana adds driveshaft to Spicer lineup January 29, 2019 Dana has added the SPL 250 Lite driveshaft to its Spicer lineup while also expanding its Spicer Select portfolio to cover the Meritor Permalube RPL Series. The SPL 250…
Mack’s TerraPro pumper gets mDrive HD transmission January 22, 2019 Mack TerraPro concrete pumpers will be available with Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmissions this year, making it the first cabover concrete pumper with an AMT. The fully…
TerraPro pumpers now available with Mack mDrive HD transmissions January 22, 2019 Mack TerraPro concrete pumpers will be available with Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmissions this year, making it the first cabover concrete pumper with an AMT.
Top 10 Products of 2018: Cummins X12 December 17, 2018 The Cummins X12 weighs in at 2,050 lb., leaving it with the highest power-to-weight ratio among engines from 10 to 16 liters in size. The Cummins X12’s 11.8-liter displacement…
Freightliner 114SD gets Cummins X12 December 11, 2018 Freightliner’s 114SD can now be spec’d with the lightweight Cummins X12, supporting an array of weight-sensitive vocational applications like concrete mixers, refuse trucks, and auto haulers. Weighing in at…
Freightliner 114SD matched with Cummins X12 December 11, 2018 Freightliner’s 114SD can now be spec’d with the lightweight Cummins X12, supporting an array of weight-sensitive vocational applications like concrete mixers, refuse trucks, and auto haulers. Weighing in…
Dana Spicer adds U-joint strap kits November 15, 2018 Dana’s Spicer Select all-makes drivetrain portfolio now includes the most popular U-joints for commercial applications while also adding new U-joint strap kits. Dana recommends replacing the supporting hardware when…