The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) has recently announced the opening of its $4.8 million compressed natural gas (CNG) project. Noted Jim Warner, the Authority’s chief executive officer. “We’re bringing a cleaner technology to our community and making the way for a future that’s more environmentally friendly and economically sound.” LCSWMA’s CNG project […]
Ford Motor Company has announced its all-new F-650/F-750 medium-duty truck lineup with 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel. It will feature three engine power ratings, including what Ford calls “best-in-class standard diesel horsepower and torque, and no vocational limits on top ratings.” The three diesel power levels available for the 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 are: 270 […]
Truck purchasers have a new advantage when they specify the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission with the fuel-efficient Kenworth T680. “By optimizing the Kenworth T680 with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage™ 10-speed automated transmission and 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine, Kenworth introduces a new opportunity for long-haul and regional operators to achieve fuel savings,” said […]
Motiv Engines has announced the second generation of its ultra-efficient engine concept dubbed the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine, which the company plans to develop into a heavy-duty on-highway engine fueled by liquid natural gas (LNG). This new prototype is fueled by diesel. The company notes that this is “an important first step in proving the technology […]
XL Hybrids, a pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system in their service, delivery and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of one million miles within the first six months of commercial production. According to said Tod Hynes, […]
Courtesy of InAutoNews: A new study from the UK Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that diesel engines are less polluting than the gas-powered engines. According to the study, diesel engines sold today in the UK market are 21% less harmful compared to the diesels sold in 2003. Fuel efficiency has also been increased […]
