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Integration Accelerates Truck Performance

Daimler Trucks is developing proprietary engines, transmissions and axles through its Detroit powertrain business.
Daimler Trucks is developing proprietary engines, transmissions and axles through its Detroit powertrain business.
Volvo recently announced that all of its trucks will be equipped with its I-Shift automated mechanical transmission, including the new VNX heavy-haul tractor.
Volvo recently announced that all of its trucks will be equipped with its I-Shift automated mechanical transmission, including the new VNX heavy-haul tractor.
Mack Trucks was an leader in the movement to powertrain integration, you can spot trucks that feature a completely integrated drivetrain by the gold Bulldog on the hood.
Mack Trucks was an leader in the movement to powertrain integration, you can spot trucks that feature a completely integrated drivetrain by the gold Bulldog on the hood.

Not that many years ago, it was common to spec your preferred brand of engine with your preferred brand of transmission and axles. One truck model could offer three different engine makes and a couple of different transmission choices. While you can still order a truck this way, there has been a definite move toward total vehicle integration where the manufacturer offers a proprietary engine, transmission or axle package. The theoretical benefit is a truck optimized for performance and...
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Integration Accelerates Truck Performance

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