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The article focuses on the use of ultracapacitor starting systems in heavy trucks and their benefit in improving the reliability and efficiency off diesel engines.

Focuses on the Cummins ISC engine from Cummins while highlighting a drag race between two identical T800 Kenworth dump trucks. Description of the trucks; Identification of the Cummins engines they were carrying; Detailed information on the race; Performance of the ISC engine on the road. INSET: Test set.

States that Ford company is replacing their current squared off F-series with a heavy-duty pickup. Features of the F-Series Super Duty trucks; Identification of the models that will be launch; Descriptions of the models. INSET: Test set.

Presents information on equipment for use in the construction industry. Introduction of the Signature 600 by Cummins; Details on Esco Model 60600 Wheel Straightener; Features of SwapLoaders' SL-375 and SL-505 Hook-Lift Hoists.

Presents suggestions for truck drivers, and shop technicians for maintaining trucks. Keeping dirt and water out of wheel bearings; Caution when reinflating a tire that has fallen below 80 percent of rated pressure.

Looks at the possibility of technical innovations being used in the making of trucks, and how this will make drivers more productive. Schedule of heavy duty vehicles from Mack, Peterbilt and Navistar; Names of products from them; Reference to engine technologies; Indepth look at the safety of truck drivers; Use of lightweight materials in trucks; Information from the National Automated Highway System Consortium.

Reports on the driver turnover in the over-the-road trucking industry. Comments from driver-training consultant Lew Grill, executive director of Billings; Discussion on problems related to the trucking industry; Details on pay for recruits.

Reports on the results of a construction equipment test for the Navistar International 9100 distribution truck. Specifications; Engine performance; Operational factors; Operator-friendly features.

Evaluates the A-21 alternative fuel which is a mixture of water and hydrocarbon-fuel base stocks. Possibilities of the alternative fuel; Distribution, storage and testing; Features of an A-21 fueled truck; Running of engines with A-21 fuel at predicted emissions, performance and economy levels.

Features several medium-duty and mid-range trucks. General Motors' C-Series; Nissan's UD2300; Isuzu Class 6 and 7 trucks; Mack's MS models; Volvo FE42 and FE64; Navistar's 4900; Mitsubishi Fuso; Kenworth's T300 and K300; Ford's AeroMax/Louisville Class 8; Hino's FD; Peterbilt's Model 200 Mid-Ranger tilt cab.

Features several heavy-duty trucks. Ford's Louisville and Aeromax; Volvo GM's VN; Kenworth's T2000; Peterbilt's 385; Freightliner's Century Class; Western Star's Constellation; Navistar;s 9200 line-haul tractor; Mack's CH.

Introduces a FL50, a prototype pickup from Freightliner Corp. External and internal features; Specifications; Dimensions; Road handling; Operational factors; Performance.

Reports on the introduction of the Oshkosh FF-Series, which has come about as a result of the alliance between Freightliner and Oshkosh. Oshkosh's reputation as the number one manufacturer of wheeled tactical vehicles; Background information on Freightliner; Information on Freightliner's software support library; Specifications of the Freightliner cab.

Focuses on the 9200 truck by Navistar company, which was launched for vocational operations. Design of the truck; Description of the cab; Launch of the 9200 Ultra-Lite truck by Navistar; Functions of the machine; Description of the machine.

Reports on the declaration of a statement of principles for emissions regulations, by the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB). Reasons for acrimony over exhaust emissions mandates; Comments from Dave Merrion, senior vice president of engineering for Detroit Diesel Corporation; Statements from Glenn Keller, executive director of EMA. INSET: Emissions timeline..

Presents information on the maximum payload in trucks. Function of payloads in trucks; Comments from Charlie Wells, product manager for East; Problems with payloading; Strategies used to optimize payloads. INSET: State contacts..

Presents information on maximum weights carried by trucks in the United States, based on the Bridge Formula rule. Maximum amount of tandem loaded by truckers; Exceptions to the Bridge Formula.

Features several trucks manufactured by Peterbilt Inc. Engine capacity; Durability; Mechanical specification.

Highlights the features of the 1996 pickup truck models in the United States. Two- or four-wheel drive options; Exterior styling of Ford F-150 series; Improvements in six- and eight-cylinder engines; Wheelbases; Gasoline options for the Freightliner FL 50; Rear-seat access in extended cab full-size compact pickups of General Motors; Manual transmission and interior improvements.

Presents several equipment & supplies for trucks. Includes Kenworth's SmartWheel; Fontaine's TA-45 trailer; Spicer's aluminum drive shaft.

Gives advices on maintenance & repair of trucks. Includes leak check underneath a truck; Specification for premium components and proper lube to avoid bound shackles; Save getting moisture by venting air tanks daily; Replacement tire size should match existing one.

Presents information and photographs of the 1996 truck models in the United States. Features of the Ford AeroMax bumper to back of cab (BBC) truck; Freightliner/Oshkosh's FLD 120SD; MGC/Isuzu low-cab trucks; Kenworth slope-nosed all-purpose T800 trucks; Engine control electronics for Mack V-MAC II trucks; Daytime running lights and anti-lock brake standards for Volvo GM trucks.

Presents an evaluation of AM General's Hummer all terrain vehicle. Background on the Hummer; Civilianized version of the military Humvee; Distinguishing features; Body styles available; Engine size and capability; Horsepower; Description of suspension; Towing capacity; Climbing ability; Acceleration; Top speed; Ride and handling; Price; Basic specifications; Applications.

Presents the field test of the performance of truck Kenworth T450B manufactured by Martin Trucking. Salient features of the truck.

Compares The Western Contractor chassis to a traditional dump Mack RD, with the latest in lifting and booster axles, to show a different spec direction. Comparison of a Phoenix Redi-Mix truck to a stock Western Contractor chassis spec'd by the Anaheim at California; Summary of the issue.

Lists the engines and it's accessories in the market which have been manufactured as a result of Federal Implementation Plan and the State Implementation Plan for clean air in California. The series 30NG from Detroit Diesel; 3306 and 3406 heavy-duty diesels from Caterpillar; B5.9G engine from Cummins; More. INSET: Ready to roll..

Presents an update on new launches of truck models in 1994 and a forecast for major rollouts in 1995. Major introductions from Ford and Freight line; New products for 1995 and announcement of a warranty support program by Kenworth; Improved dealer and customer support programs and introduction of new engines by Mack; New trucks from Marmon, Navistar International, Peterbilt, Volvo GM and Western Star.

Features the International 5000 Series set-back-axle Paystar truck from Navistar International. Function and features; List of other new trucks and accessories.

Evaluates the Ford F-Series trucks. Test background; On-road and off-road performance; Driver comfort; Operational factors.

Focuses on the 1994 Mid-America Trucking Show held in Louisville, Kentucky. Exhibitors; Truck models exhibited; Software launches; Trucking equipment; Services.

Focuses on improvements in automobile diesel engine designs fueled by exhaust emission limits in the United States. Design changes made to meet the 1994 particulate limit; Fuel economy; Improvements in engine responsiveness to power demand; Engine durability; Lifetime costs; Features of new engines from different companies. INSET: On-highway truck emissions standards..

Features several truck parts and supplies. Includes six-cylinder mid-range B-Series Cummmins; Jacobs's engine brakes; Turbo 2000 air dryer from CR Services.

Reports on the introduction of emissions-friendly truck engines by the Volvo GM Truck Corporation. Specifications; Features; Performance; Author's experience driving a Volvo engine-equipped truck. INSET: Driving the Volvos..

Features a checklist of vital preventive maintenance for short-haul truck engines. Installation of an engine hour meter on trucks with high idling; Purchase of `clean' gasoline; Preventive maintenance-1 level; Proper oil and filter change; Cooling system; More.

Evaluates diesel pickup models for 1994. Dodge, Ford, General Motors and Hummer pickup models; Field tests results. INSET: Diesel repowers for older pickups..

Focuses on the concept of on-board weighing in the construction industry, a process by which drivers can load to their maximum weight without worrying about overweight fines. Details on the Air-Weigh 5200 system; How the system operates; Simplicity of the concept of on-board weighing; How the system operates; Reference to the weighing systems used by Kurt Glorch.

Reports that the chassis cabover truck which was manufactured by the Bering Truck company has passed its first test. Origin of the company; Details on the capacity of the truck; Background information on the company; Features of the truck.

Opinion. Presents information on the Sterling Truck Company. Reference to several products produced by Sterling; Information on the Sterling 9500; Features of the 9500; Comments from Sterling's chief engineer Michael von Manyenberg; Information on the company.

Focuses on legislation mandating the installation of anti-lock braking systems on vehicles with hydraulic and air-over-hydraulic systems (ABS) by 1999 in the United States. What the ABS regulation calls for; Details on the installation of ABS on truck chassis with lifting axles; Reference to comments from Charlie Schott at Meritor Wabco, an ABS-supplier; Impact of the regulation on drivers. INSET: ABS exceptions.

Presents information on Cummins Signature range of engines. Design of the Signature; Features of the Western Star Constellation with a 600-hp Cummins Signature. INSETS: The New ISM;Test set.

Presents information on trucks and features that have been introduced, such as lighter weight options and low maintenance componentry for higher productivity and payload. Names of various models; Information on the different models.

Discusses the acquisition of Ford's heavy truck business by Freightliner and the effects of this acquisition. Approval of acquisition by the Justice Department; Plans by Freightliner to shift production of the HN80 models to its plants in Saint Thomas and Ontario; Description of the HN80 models.

Gives information on trucks. Information on Magnus Hendrickson's walking beam suspension introduced in 1926; Details on the beam; Lastest introduction from Hendrickson, the HN462; Detailed information HN; How the redesign helps truckers.

Presents information on the low-boy, the heavy-haul trailer used in the construction industry. Details on low-boy drivers; Features of the low-boy; Description of the low-boy.

Reports on Eaton's introduction of an automated ten-speed transmission for class 8 trucks called AutoShift. Integration of electronic controls to shift the mechanical ten-speed transmission through the gears; Driver-oriented features; Mechanical repairability; Ruggedness and simplicity.

Features various truck equipment and supplies. Includes cabs; Air seats; Axle options; Exhaust brakes; Bumbers.

Features the Air Link conversion air spring of trucks with Hendrickson suspensions. Cost of the air spring; Suitability of Air Link to heavy-duty applications; Stability and durability; Specifications.

Presents an evaluation of several pickup campers. Assessment of style; Interiors; Engine performance; Ford's F-150; Chevy CK; Dodge Ram.

Features the transmission devices for trucks from Eaton and Rockwell. Use of on-engine electronic controller to reduce complexity and cost; Automated mechanical transmission engine synchronized shift (ESS) of the Rockwell transmission; ESS applications in vocational trucks. INSET: Tracking digest..

Evaluates the next-generation electronic braking systems for trucks. Comparison with the anti-lock braking system and conventional air brakes; Advantages; Performance.