This story appears in the Oct. 24 print edition of Transport Topics. To slow the speed of the engine at cruise — called downspeeding, in which every 100 rpm slowed equates to 1% fuel savings — axle ...

There are a huge number of variations in the trucking world, and picking whether you require a light, medium, or heavy-duty truck is only the start of it. Choosing whether you require an axle-forward ...

Renesas, in collaboration with Nidec, developed the first “8-in-1” proof of concept for E-Axle systems that will help simplify electric-vehicle design. It controls eight functions using a single ...

Mack Trucks introduced the Mack S852, an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles, which is available for order now. Customers can spec it for specialized severe-duty ...

Knowledge is priceless. That's true generally, and it's especially true when you want to upgrade your 4x4's axles. Because of the investment and the work involved in this type of upgrade, it's ...

View post: Ram 1500 Turbo Six vs Ram 1500 Hemi V8: Which is Right For You? Right now, the hottest thing in electrification is pickup trucks. Most of the early examples seem to be using purpose-built ...

Eliminating some portion of the traditional axle housing could open opportunities for new suspensions for heavy trucks, such as this example of an independent suspension. As electric motors take the ...

If the Mercedes G-Wagen can go six wheels, why not the Land Rover Defender? That's the question that Kahn Design answers with an all-new Land Rover equivalent of the Mercedes G 63 AMG 6x6. The British ...