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Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
Shell Starship 3.0 surpassed the efficiency gains of its predecessors, achieving 2.542 times better freight ton efficiency on a ton-miles per gallon basis and 3.23 times better freight ton efficiency assessed on a ton-miles per kg of CO2e emitted basis.
Emissions & Efficiency

Shell launches Starship 3.0 with major efficiency gains in an ICE package

Oct. 11, 2024
The Shell Starship 3.0, complete with a natural gas ICE powertrain, improves freight efficiency by tweaking current Class 8 tractor design—not overhauling it.
Allison Transmission
Cummins commences vehicle testing at Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center
Equipment

Cummins initiates vehicle testing at Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center

Sept. 5, 2024
The 60,000-sq.-ft. facility is designed to facilitate year-round testing in a controlled environment.
Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner
The latest X15's improvements allow it to gain fuel efficiency over older models despite a larger aftertreatment system.
Equipment

What's new in Cummins' next diesel X15 engine

Aug. 15, 2024
Cummins' latest X15 comes with improvements to its engine block, pistons, fuel pump, oil filter, and aftertreatment system.
327892479 | Vitpho | Dreamstime.com
Equipment

Engine Technology Forum says ICE here to stay in low-carbon world

Aug. 12, 2024
A new study emphasizes the need for multiple types of powertrains: ICEs with EVs, hydrogen, and biofuels.
Peterbilt
Equipment

Peterbilt, Kenworth add Paccar’s low-NOx MX-13 engine to six models

June 13, 2024
Paccar's low NOx MX-13 engine is available in Peterbilt Models 579, 567, and 589 trucks, and Kenworth's T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The engine meets CARB regulations with redesigned...
Eric Van Egeren | FleetOwner
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Cummins X15 engine
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