automated manual transmissions

Viewpoint: 10 mpg in a Class 8 on the open road? Yes, it’s doable

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By Joel Morrow

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Paccar reveals 18-speed automated manual transmissions for Peterbilt, Kenworth

MARSHALL, Mich. — Paccar Inc.’s new 18-speed automated manual transmissions prove their worth long before approaching a 15-degree hill on Eaton Corp.’s snow-covered proving ground in mid-Michigan.

The TX-18 debuting this July in Peterbilt and Kenworth heavy-haul trucks for on- and off-highway uses doesn’t drive like the family SUV, but maneuverability hauling 140,000 pounds is not that far off a family hauler when it comes to steering feel, braking and a lot of smart assist features Paccar...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/paccar-reveals-18-speed-automated-manual-transmissions-for-peterbilt-kenworth

Truck Tech: Taken for a ride edition

This week, Paccar whittles down its red tag inventory. Two Nikola hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks take a test ride, but to where? Tesla shows multiple Semis but is mum on production.  Mack Trucks gets predictive with its automated manual transmission. And the best of the rest.

Red tag sale

Paccar Inc., the first automaker to build and park trucks during the semiconductor shortage, made some nice progress in whittling down its so-called “red tag” inventory in Q4. About 7,000 of 10,000 trucks...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-tech-taken-for-a-ride-edition

February Class 8 orders extend surging demand for new trucks

Fleets have ordered 259,000 Class 8 trucks in the past six months, greater than the combined total of the previous 18 months. Supply chain constraints and a lack of drivers are keeping upward pressure on freight rates as capacity goes unfulfilled.

Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in February tallied 43,800 units, up 4% from January, and a 212% improvement from the same month a year ago, according to ACT Research. FTR Transportation Intelligence pegged preliminary orders at 44,000,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/february-class-8-orders-extend-surging-demand-for-new-trucks