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ACT Research, Rhein Associates Publish Engine Outlook Report
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ACT Research Co. and Rhein Associates published the inaugural edition of a new cooperative venture, the North American On-highway Commercial Vehicle Engine Outlook
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48-Volt Electrical System Could Revolutionize Heavy-Duty Trucks
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Industry exhibitions of trucking technology would not be the same without trucks showcasing components, systems and features intended to hit the road in the future. Some examples of future componentry come to market quickly, others never make it into production. Meanwhile, others represent demonstrations of technology that might be integrated into Class 8 trucks decades down the road.
IRS Proposal Could Rewrite Rules on How Certain Equipment Is Taxed
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Determination of whether a truck will be used for on- or off-highway duty is central to a proposal from the Internal Revenue Service that could rewrite the rules on how certain equipment is taxed.
New Engine Oils Coming in December
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Two new types of engine oils are coming to market Dec. 1. The heavy-duty oil specification that has been used for nearly a decade will be replaced by CK-4 and FA-4, and this crucial development is one of the cover stories in this issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update.
Gauging an Engine's Life Expectancy Starts with B-Life Rating
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Engine makers are providing customers a gauge to help them determine how dependable and durable an engine is supposed to be, called a B-life rating. It's regarded as the industry standard for measuring the life expectancy of an engine, but the figures are sometimes misunderstood.
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