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April 2014 | Overdrive | 35 P eterbilt unveiled enhanced fuel economy features for its trucks, including a new Apex-optimized drivetrain pack- age for the Model 579. The Apex option pairs the Paccar MX-13 with the Full- er Advantage Automated Transmission. The combination features optimized shift calibration, weight savings and proprietary control logic between the two components. The 12.9-liter Paccar MX-13 and the 13-speed Fuller Advantage share critical data, including torque, operating gear and other vehicle performance metrics. Chief Engineer Landon Sproull said Apex can result in up to a 4 percent im- provement in fuel efficiency versus previous drivetrains. "Apex results in exceptional performance and fuel econo- my by pairing two already fuel-efficient components togeth- er and optimizing the way they communicate," Sproull said. Insurance, Inc. www. w. w AITAInsurance.com For more information, please visit: AITAonline.com AITAonline.com Saving you money, mile after mile! Providing Products and Services to the Transportation Industry Since 1997 Visit our website for more information AITAonline.com Untitled-10 1 12/6/13 9:37 AM Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Peterbilt's 75th Anniversary commemorative Model 579 tractor features a striking red and white paint job similar to that found on the original 1939 Peterbilt. The model also has a premium interior with exclusive logos and a unique numbered nameplate. Peterbilt introduces fuel economy imProvements • New daycab roof fairings: For non-Evolution models, the new deflector improves aerodynamics, resulting in up to a 3.7 percent increase in fuel economy. • Bulb-out detection: This system au- tomatically notifies drivers via an in-dash light if an exterior lamp fails to turn on. Freightliner also is adding features for its natural gas-powered Cascadia, including a 48-inch sleeper cab and factory installed compressed natu- ral gas tanks. Also, Meritor Wabco's OnGuard Collision Safety System is available with a manual transmission. Equipped with the Cummins West- port ISX12 G heavy-duty NG engine, the Cascadia NG tractor features a variety of CNG tank configurations up to 190 diesel-gallon-equivalent (DGE) capacity with a fill range of about 800 miles. MATS_0414.indd 35 4/1/14 1:58 PM