Alliance AutoGas has showcased a Ford F-650/F-750 tractor featuring a new product innovation – the Bi-Fuel AutoGas System — at the recent NPGA Propane Expo in Atlanta. Westport’s Prins VSI system “plug and play” conversion on the 2016 Ford F650/F-750 is unique in that no intake manifold drilling, cutting, or splicing of wiring is required. […]
Stop-start vehicles are expected to account for up to 55% of all vehicles sold according to the latest research. The technology of stop-start systems, which allow the engine to stop automatically instead of idling when a vehicle is stationary and to quickly restart when it is time to resume driving, are gaining increased acceptance from […]
Power management company Eaton has introduced new electronic capabilities to its Fuller Advantage Series and UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions that allow for disengagement of a truck’s driveline while on slight downhill grades to drop engine speeds to idle. According to Eaton, the new technology improves fuel consumption by up to one percent and ensures safe […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America has announced the introduction of its new, full-featured Diamond Power S60™ (DPS60) starter as an upgrade for Freightliner and Western Star trucks using the Detroit DD15 and DD16 engines. Available through all North American heavy-duty truck dealers and many aftermarket distributors, the high-powered DPS60 starter increases both starter and battery life […]
Volvo Trucks in North America has introduced a rugged version of the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission for severe-duty applications. The reinforced I-Shift for severe-duty (SD) is designed for on- and off-road work in construction and other applications requiring frequent shifting. A record 75 percent of Volvo trucks sold in 2014 were spec’d with an […]
Ford has announced the official production start of the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio, marking the first time these engines are being produced in the U.S. The twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Edge, launching in first quarter of […]
