advertising GMC put its new 2014 Sierra pickup through more time in the wind tunnel than any other truck before it and, as a result, found significant design improvements to bolster efficiency. They also learned that a lot of “facts” about pickup truck aerodynamics are actually myths. To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers like Diane [...]
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Busting Myths of Pickup Truck Aerodynamics
May 19th, 2013 
Aaron Turpen 
Posted in Featured, Other Alt Fuels 
Tags: aerodynamics, Bloch, Fuel efficiency, General Motors, GMC, Pickup truck, Sierra, Tailgate 
No Comments »Mack introduces MACK MP8 Econodyne+ engine
April 5th, 2013 Aaron Turpen advertising Mack Trucks introduced the newest generation of the MACK® Econodyne® family, the MACK MP8 Econodyne+, a powerful and high-performing engine ideal for on-highway customers who require additional muscle to move their loads. The 13-liter MP8 Econodyne + engine is available in MACK Pinnacle™ models and offers 505 horsepower with 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque when [...]
Select Cooper Roadmaster Commercial Truck Tires Now SmartWay Verified
September 7th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced the availability of Roadmaster SmartWay products for all wheel positions. The SmartWay verification includes the Roadmaster RM180 steer tire, RM871 trailer tire, and most recently, the RM851 drive tire. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s SmartWay Technology Program verifies low-rolling resistance tires that meet its criteria of reducing fuel consumption, ultimately [...]
New Detroit DT12 transmission contributes to enhanced fuel efficiency
August 21st, 2012 Aaron Turpen Detroit Diesel Corporation, a Daimler company, is showcasing its DT12 automated manual transmission for heavy duty trucks. Part of the Detroit complete powertrain offering, the DT12 combines the operational ease of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, resulting in enhanced fuel economy, vehicle performance and safety. The Detroit DT12 is a 12-speed, non-synchronized [...]
