New fuel-economy technologies, including advances in the Department of Energy SuperTruck program, highlighted Peterbilt’s recent presentation during the Future Truck Task Force Leadership session at the 2017 Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting.
The FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit™ rear fairing system will be available for Model 579 tractors beginning in the second quarter of 2017, Peterbilt has announced.
Peterbilt has improved Power Take-Off (PTO) access on the Model 220, resulting in both streamlined mounting and easier serviceability, the company has announced.
Meritor MFS+ lightweight axles are now available on Peterbilt Class 7 and 8 vehicles in standard and wide-track configurations, Peterbilt has announced. The MFS+ front axle provides the durability and performance of the existing MFS axle but with significant weight savings.
The Meritor OnGuardACTIVE™ Collision Mitigation System (CMS), providing collision mitigation technology with active braking and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), will soon be available as a factory-installed option on Peterbilt medium-duty products, Peterbilt has announced.
PACCAR is launching a new proprietary tandem axle that is the industry’s lightest and most efficient axle in its class. “PACCAR is pleased to deliver the most fuel-efficient axle in the industry to complement the superior performance and fuel economy of our PACCAR MX Engines” says Landon Sproull, PACCAR vice president.
Peterbilt trucks powered by a 2017 PACCAR MX engine will provide customers new horsepower and torque ratings, higher performance and lower cost of ownership, Peterbilt recently announced.