New integrated Detroit Powertrain Advancements, Lowers Ownership Costs

With the introduction of the new integrated Detroit™ Powertrain, featuring the Detroit DD15® engine, Detroit DT12™ transmission and Detroit axles, the Powertrain is now engineered to deliver even better performance to lower the cost of ownership.

Available in January 2015 for the Freightliner Cascadia® Evolution and later in 2015 for the new Western Star 5700, the integrated Detroit Powertrain builds on the solutions developed by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) by providing state-of-the-art component communication that seamlessly work together.

Noted David Hames, general manager, marketing and strategy for Daimler Trucks North America, “We are the only OEM who designs, engineers and manufactures a completely integrated Powertrain at this level of sophistication – marking another industry first for Detroit.”

Detroit accomplishes its mission by designing, engineering, testing and manufacturing everything under one roof.

The integrated Detroit Powertrain features the flagship DD15 engine, with new downsped rating of 400hp and 1750 lb/ft. The downsped rating enables the engine to turn at lower RPMs regardless of road speed, ultimately reducing fuel consumption and friction.

Because it delivers the necessary torque at these low RPMs is the engine is able to deliver the power drivers demand.

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