Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Survey Unveils Urgency for Digital and AI Integration in Fleet Maintenance and Tire Management

Survey Unveils Urgency for Digital and AI Integration in Fleet Maintenance and Tire Management

| March 6, 2024

Anyline study finds over 80% of fleets rely on outdated methods for upkeep, risking safety and thousands of dollars in monthly downtime costs In a survey recently commissioned by Anyline, a global leader in mobile data capture and data insights, new light has been cast on the evolving landscape of fleet maintenance practices, with a […]

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Mitchell 1 Collaborates with NEXIQ to Streamline Diagnostic Information Sources for Commercial Truck Service

Mitchell 1 Collaborates with NEXIQ to Streamline Diagnostic Information Sources for Commercial Truck Service

| March 4, 2024

The eTechnician web-based program delivers critical diagnostic capability for engines, transmissions, brakes, body and chassis and more Mitchell 1 announced it has partnered with NEXIQ Technologies to provide a powerful, one-stop diagnostic information resource for the commercial truck service industry. Both companies are part of the Snap-on family of Total Shop Solution brands. Mitchell 1, […]

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Parts and Labor Costs Fell Slightly in the Fourth Quarter of 2023 

Parts and Labor Costs Fell Slightly in the Fourth Quarter of 2023 

| March 4, 2024

Benchmarking report from TMC and Decisiv shows trend reversal from previous quarter    The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. said combined parts and labor expenses fell 1.4% during the fourth quarter of 2023.  In the latest Decisiv/TMC North American Service Event Benchmark Report, TMC and Decisiv found that 25 key VMRS […]

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Motiv Power Systems Completes Altoona Testing with Highest Score for Medium-Duty Electric Bus in 7 Year or Higher Service-Life Category

Motiv Power Systems Completes Altoona Testing with Highest Score for Medium-Duty Electric Bus in 7 Year or Higher Service-Life Category

| March 3, 2024

Motiv shuttle buses are now eligible for FTA grants, including programs to help state and local governments acquire zero or low emissions transit vehicles Motiv Power Systems, the leading OEM of medium-duty electric trucks and buses, announced that its electric shuttle bus built in partnership with Turtle Top and Davey Coach has successfully completed the […]

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Cummins announces innovative next generation X15 diesel engine, part of Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform

Cummins announces innovative next generation X15 diesel engine, part of Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform

| March 3, 2024

The new X15 advanced diesel engine is Cummins’ most efficient yet, launching in North America to meet aligned 2027 regulations Cummins Inc. will launch its most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever. As the next product in the Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15 will be compliant with U.S. EPA and CARB 2027 […]

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Range Energy Announces $23.5 Million Financing to Accelerate On-Road Decarbonization with Electric Powered Commercial Trailers

Range Energy Announces $23.5 Million Financing to Accelerate On-Road Decarbonization with Electric Powered Commercial Trailers

| February 28, 2024

Led by Trousdale Ventures, fresh funding enables customer pilot rollout and full-scale production preparation as Range eases the electric transition for fleet owners and operators Range Energy hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, announced $23.5 million in new funding led by Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, R7, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Range will […]

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