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What changes will IndyCar make to new car? Weight reduction, engine formula, more
IndyCar is still a few years away from debuting a new Indy car, but new standards have been decided after series leaders met with owners Saturday.

Why Vehicle GPS Tracking is a Game-Changer for Modern Fleets
Vehicle GPS tracking has become a must-have tool for companies that manage fleets, big or small. From delivery vans weaving through city streets to long-haul trucks crossing borders, GPS tracking ...

What Kind Of Engines Do Kenworth Trucks Have & How Much Power Do They Need?
Curious what engines power Kenworth trucks? Learn about the types of engines they use, their horsepower, and what makes them road-ready.

Hendrickson STEERTEK NXT Axle Gains New Advancements for Blue Bird School Buses
Hendrickson updates its STEERTEK NXT axle for Blue Bird buses, reducing weight and enhancing serviceability to support fuel efficiency.

20mph speed limit research adds more weight to reduction argument
The number of people killed and seriously injured on London’s roads fell by more than a third (34%) following 20mph speed limits being introduced between 1989 and 2013, according to Transport ...

Heavier Vehicles Actually DON’T Always Protect You More in a Crash
Lastly, when a large vehicle strikes a small one, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are disproportionately killed. For example, since 2005, a pickup truck ... of vehicle weight has declined.

Heavier Vehicles Actually DON’T Always Protect You More in a Crash - MotorTrend
The result is really interesting. There’s a divergence at a specific weight point—about 4,000 pounds. Below that threshold, IIHS found that heavier vehicles confer safety benefits to the ...

No, Biden Did Not Spend $3B on 93 Electric Mail Trucks
In mid-December 2024, a rumor began circulating online that U.S. President Joe Biden spent $3 billion to build 93 electric mail trucks. The claim spread on Facebook and X, where a post from Libs ...

Here’s what to expect with MY 2027 trucks and why fleets should prebuy | FleetOwner
The EPA’s heavy-duty emissions regulation for MY 2027 and beyond is coming—and bringing expensive, complex machinery with it. Here's what to expect with 2027 vehicles.

10 Simple Steps to Improve Trucking Fuel Economy for Your Fleet - Tech.co
According to Automotive Fleet, the US has 20,000 fleets of 15 or more vehicles. Assuming the average fleet of class 8 trucks clocks in at 20 vehicles, saving 30% on each vehicle’s fuel economy ...

US Army looks to composite components to reduce weight of ground vehicles
The US Army is keen to take advantage of lighter composite materials to reduce the overall weight of its combat and transport vehicles. Over FY2025, the service plans to invest nearly $1 billion in ...

Weight sensor program on BQE reduced overweight trucks by 64% - Brooklyn Eagle
The system targets trucks exceeding the 40-ton weight limit while traveling along the city-owned “Brooklyn Central” portion of the BQE.