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2.1 to 8.8 percent compared with prior model year engines. Meanwhile the Mack mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission gained new capabilities in 2016 with additional low ratio "creeper" gears and vocational adaptations in the new mDRIVE HD model. Integration went in a new and very innovative direction with the introduction of Mack Predictive Cruise, an intelligent system that memorizes a route when cruise control is on, storing up to 4,500 hills in its memory. The next time the driver travels the route, Mack Predictive Cruise engages mDRIVE to choose the most fuel-effi cient gear for that specifi c stretch of road. Modern engine tech- nology is heavily focused on emissions controls, and Mack's experience in manag- ing all aspects of pow- ertrain performance includes exhaust after- treatment systems (EATS). Mack took the opportunity of the new MP engines to develop a new design. Mack ClearTech™ One EATS is designed for Mack MP series engines and features a sophisticated new design that delivers near-zero emissions and low maintenance in a lighter, more com- pact unit. Its single unit design frees up space on crowded frame rails, reduces weight and saves fuel and money. It also continues Mack's tradition of low maintenance, increased uptime and lower total cost of ownership. UPTIME SOLUTIONS GuardDog ® Connect GDC monitors your vehicle's performance the entire time it's operating to enable quick diagnosis of issues, schedule repairs and order parts—all while the truck is still on the road. With GuardDog Connect, you're always connected to a 24/7 net- work of support staff and repair centers, so you stay on schedule. OneCall ® Mack OneCall provides 24/7 support for your truck. It combines an unparalleled customer support network with a state-of-the-art Uptime Center to bring the experts you need together under one roof. ASIST Mack ASIST is a web and mobile system that assembles consistent, complete and professional estimates of service rec- ommendations, regardless of which dealer in the Mack Network performs the service. ASIST gives you, the dealer and Up- time Center staff access to all information, getting you back on the road faster. Diagnostic Tools Mack's easy-to-use, PC-based diagnostic software gives you access to the informa- tion you need. From quick diagnostics to EPA emis- sion data and key metrics for Mack trucks with Mack engines, you can monitor your fl eet in real time. 2017 MACK ® MP ® ENGINE SERIES New features for Mack's latest MP engines include: • Common rail fuel system to deliver ultra-precise control over fuel injection pressure, timing and volume, for higher fuel effi ciency, more power and lower emissions. • The new, patented Wave piston delivers improved combustion and lower friction, resulting in clean- er emissions and better fuel economy. • A two-speed coolant pump reduces parasitic loss. • The MP8 Turbo Com- pound (TC) engines incorporate a turbine to extract energy from exhaust gases that would otherwise be lost as heat and converts that energy to additional torque on the crankshaft, improving overall engine effi ciency (available 2017). • New intake throttles to improve heat man- agement for improved exhaust aftertreatment.