Heavy Duty Trucking, December 2018

HDT DECEMBER 2018 64 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM CLASS 8 PHOTO PETERBILT says can provide customers with greater fuel efficiency and upfront savings through the cost effective bundling of a range of aerodynamic fuel saving features According to Michael Cancelliere Navistars president Truck and Parts the highest efficiency spec in the new package includes proprietary and supplier provided enhancements such as an aerodynamic chassis package predictive cruise control air dam and bumper seal as well as a roof fairing and extenders chassis skirts and energy efficient wheel covers He says this spec delivers up to an 8 improvement in fuel efficiency over the International LT Series with just the roof fairing and extenders air dam and bumper seal Specing for fuel efficiency can be a complex process Cancelliere notes The LT MPG Package simplifies that process while reducing customer total cost of ownership The package is available on day cab 56 inch hi rise and 73 inch hi rise sky rise cab models of the International LT The Allison TC10 automatic transmission will be available with the Cummins X15 engine on International LT Series trucks and the Allison 3000 Highway Series automatic The newest version of Peterbilts flagship on highway Model 579 is the UltraLoft an 80 inch integrated high loft sleeper tractor designed with an eye to giving drivers extra space and amenities along with greater fuel efficiency says the OEM will be available with the International A26 engine on its RH Series of Class 8 regional haul tractors The OEM points out that unlike automated manual transmissions both the Allison TC10 and Allison 3000 automatics use a torque converter to enable smoother and more efficient acceleration Both transmissions are engineered specifically for Class 8 tractor applications International says the units were designed to maximize powertrain efficiency while achieving and maintaining highway cruising speeds to save time and money Kenworth Kenworth just unveiled a fresh take on the classic long nose conventional the W990 According to Mike Dozier Kenworth general manager the new model which debuted in late September represents the pride image and freedom of trucking and captures the spirit of what trucking is all about Available in day cab 40 inch flat top and 52 inch and 76 inch mid roof sleeper versions standard power for the W990 is the proprietary Paccar MX 13 engine rated up to 510 hp and 1850 lb ft of torque mated to a 12 speed Paccar automated transmission and Paccar 40000 pound tandem rear axles KW says the new long nose boasts its proven and popular 21 meter cab platform also used for the T680 and T880 The W990 cab features special comfort and style options including Limited Edition cab and sleeper interior and the W990 Drivers Studio package of premium options The W900L remains available as well Kenworth also announced various top drawer features for its T680 on highway flagship are now standard These include the OEMs proprietary Predictive Cruise Control which uses topographical GPS data inputs to aid cruising speed efficiency Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes ADB22X front discs have been standard for several years and the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance safety system The T680 also now comes standard with the disc brake compatible KW AG400L tandem rear suspension rated at 40000 pounds and the Jost JSK37USB fifth wheel which the OEM notes offers a simple and safe design with only four moving parts