Methane, a highly potent greenhouse gas, was pegged by the Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources, and others as a more potent gas than carbon dioxide. A renewable and plentiful solution is using methane to fuel vehicles. It replaces other carbon-based fuels that produce their share of hydrocarbon emissions. One solution is using methane to [...]

Torque is the bare potential for work generated from a twisting force that causes rotation. A racing engine might produce 900 hp but only 100 lb-ft of torque down low on the tach, compared to the 1,800-plus lb-ft that your diesel churns out at 1,200 rpm or even lower. Consider adding the element of time [...]

Cummins is bringing connectivity to the X15 Efficiency series engines and Endurant HD powertrains used in Freightliner Trucks. Buyers of the Freightliner Cascadia will get Acumen, an ECU that connects to Cummins’ technology platform, enabling direct access to over-the-air updates, digital apps and future service-related features. By expanding their line of connected vehicles, Cummins hopes [...]

To help accelerate the development, testing and deployment of zero emissions (tank-to-wheel) commercial vehicles, Portland General Electric and Daimler Trucks North America are co-developing “ Electric Island” a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles expected to be the first of its kind in the United States. Adapted to support up [...]

As more states establish mandates requiring trucking fleets to switch from diesel fuel to alternatives with less carbon footprints, interest in electrified heavy-duty trucks increases, fleet and sustainability managers may want to boost the benefits of going cleaner and greener. Get Rolling: Define the Fleet, Charging Needs With guidance from engineering and infrastructure experts, it [...]

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