This story appears in the Oct. 24 print edition of Transport Topics. To slow the speed of the engine at cruise — called downspeeding, in which every 100 rpm slowed equates to 1% fuel savings — axle ...

There are a huge number of variations in the trucking world, and picking whether you require a light, medium, or heavy-duty truck is only the start of it. Choosing whether you require an axle-forward ...

Mack Trucks introduced the Mack S852, an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles, which is available for order now. Customers can spec it for specialized severe-duty ...

In automotive design, there's something called a dash-to-axle ratio. It's the distance from the dashboard to the front axle of the car, compared to the distance between the two axles (the wheelbase).

If you've ever rebuilt a Dana 44, 10-bolt, or GM, Dodge, or Ford King Pin front axle, you probably found out the first time that it takes some work to gather all the parts you'll need. Generally, all ...

MITLON, Ont. — IMT Corporation has added a full drop design to their line of Ingersoll Axles. Developed for use on trailers with extra low floors, boat trailers and other specialty trailers, the drop ...

Renesas, in collaboration with Nidec, developed the first “8-in-1” proof of concept for E-Axle systems that will help simplify electric-vehicle design. It controls eight functions using a single ...

While some car designers chase form, others follow function. But whatever the case, the dash-to-axle ratio is something they should pay close attention to. Why? Because if you screw up the ratio ...

If the Mercedes G-Wagen can go six wheels, why not the Land Rover Defender? That's the question that Kahn Design answers with an all-new Land Rover equivalent of the Mercedes G 63 AMG 6x6. The British ...