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FIRST CLASS l 21 Model 220 Clear Frame Rail Package Optimizes Body Peterbilt's new medium-duty Model 220 can now be spec'd with a clear frame rail pack- age that provides up to 10 inches of additional frame rail space (versus the previous clear frame rail package). "This new option is ideal for customers in applications such as beverage delivery, street sweeping and striping and refuse collection and packing," says Scott Chowaniec, Peterbilt National Medium-Duty Sales Manager. "The clear frame rail package optimizes chassis space to help accommodate installation of a wider range of work bodies. Additionally, this new configuration results in a 40 percent larger capacity DEF [diesel exhaust fluid] tank, improved visibility through the rear window and greater ease of serviceability." Peterbilt introduced the new Model 220 in March and it went into full production in July. Improved Fuel Economy with AdvanTEK 40 Tandem Axle Delivering improved fuel economy, reduced maintenance and lower weight, the Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem drive axle is now available for all Peterbilt heavy-duty truck models. The efficient axle design with AdvanTEK gearing and opti- mized integration with Peterbilt's chassis can improve fuel efficiency by up to two percent, or approximately $1,500 in fuel costs annually. "This new axle provides customers with numerous bot- tom-line benefits, particularly in linehaul applications, including higher fuel economy, lower maintenance and increased pay- loads," says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Director of Sales and Marketing. "With the AdvanTEK 40 customers can spec the fast- est axle ratios in the industry to handle higher torque input while reducing engine speeds by 200 rpm for better fuel efficiency." New Anti- Theft System for Model 579, 567 with MX-13 Engines Peterbilt now offers a new anti-theft system for its Models 579 and 567 equipped with PACCAR MX-13 Engines, providing customers with an extra layer of security. "The anti-theft system integrates with the MX-13 Engine and the vehicle's Driver Information Center to require operators to enter a unique passcode to start the truck," says Peterbilt Chief Engineer Landon Sproull. "If an incorrect code is entered, the engine will be disabled until the correct code is used." As added security, Sproull said, the engine must be started with- in six minutes of entering the code, or the code will need to be entered again. Passwords can be changed and the system can be activated or deactivated through any Peterbilt deal- ership's service department. Fleets using Peterbilt's pro- prietary Electronic Service Analyst software can also make changes to the anti- theft system. The anti-theft system is now in production and available for order.