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The Starship Project is a concept Class 8 truck that maximizes fuel efficiency using a combination of custom and currently available technologies. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
">Shell and Airflow Truck Company have debuted the full-size version of the company's Starship Project truck - a concept Class 8 truck that maximizes fuel efficiency using a combination of currently available technologies.
The long-teased Starship Project concept truck was finally unveiled at The Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The project was first announced in 2015 and was designed by Bob Silwa's AirFlow Truck Company, which produces hyper-efficient commercial trucks.
“We seek projects such as the Starship initiative to keep Shell at the leading edge of technology development and energy efficiency,” said Bob Mainwaring, technology manager for innovation, Shell Lubricants. “The transportation industry is constantly changing, and our goal is to be at the forefront of innovation by collaborating with companies like AirFlow and others to develop creative solutions that provide benefits for years to come.”
The body of the Starship Project tractor is a custom-made aerodynamic design made of carbon fiber. This includes the side skirts, hood, and front end. A custom, Department of Transportation-approved wrap-around windshield was designed specifically for the truck. The trailer includes energy efficient features such as full side skirts to reduce drag and a 5,000-watt solar array on top of the trailer to power interior accessories and reduce the energy load.
The Starship is powered by a 2017 Cummins X15 Efficiency 6-cylinder engine with 400 horsepower and 1,850 ft.-lbs. of torque that has been paired with a transmission that has been calibrated to run at very low speeds, down to 800 rpm.
The truck also makes use of Shell's low viscosity synthetic lubricants, running on the Shell Rotella T6 Ultra 5W-30, which is an API-FA-4 ...Read the rest of this story
Navistar announced that Fleetrite has launched a comprehensive all-makes radiator and surge tank program, expanding the portfolio of its private label parts business.
This, in addition to the All-Makes Collision Parts Program launched in early 2017, provides product coverage for 24 makes and models covering 80% of the vehicles on the road, according to Navistar. Fleetrite will continue to expand its all-makes collision portfolio with bumpers, hoods, grilles and headlights as part of a commitment to helping customers lower their operating expenses.
The company also presented its future vision for the ReNewed remanufactured components business, and announced plans to expand its product line-up this year.
The brand will offer several new product lines in 2018, starting with the 2015 N13 engine and the 2010-2016 I6 engine as well as expanding the product line portfolio of remanufactured electronic components such as engine control modules, instrument clusters and body controllers.
“When it comes to delivering uptime for heavy-duty truck and bus customers, both ReNewed and Fleetrite are among the most trusted parts brands in the marketplace," said Josef Kory, senior vice president, parts, Navistar. "Our parts business has delivered double digit growth over the past five years, and much of that success is due in large part to our commitment of providing customers the right products to support our dealers' and customers' needs."
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