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Peterbilt Motors Company has been highlighting its best in fuel economy with its aerodynamic flagship Model 579 EPIQ – which includes the PACCAR MX-13 engine – at recent industry events, such as the TMC annual meeting. Attendees were able to get a clos- er look at the ground-breaking MX-13 engine with a standalone display. "The Model 579 EPIQ is revolu- tionizing the industry with its aerody- namic efficiency, optimized powertrain and innovative fuel-saving technolo- gies," says Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. "We're pleased to showcase this vehicle for the thousands of trucking profession- als who attend TMC and other industry events and are positively changing the industry by developing recommended practices and new, inventive ways to optimize fleet performance and profit. The Model 579 EPIQ is a perfect fit." According to Peterbilt's Chief Engineer Scott Newhouse, the Model 579 EPIQ improves fuel efficiency by up to 14 percent. It includes many of the aerodynamic features included on the SuperTruck, which recently achieved 10.7 miles per gallon after extensive field testing. EPIQ includes another new pro- prietary Peterbilt system called APEX, an optimized drivetrain that pairs the PACCAR MX-13 engine with the Fuller Advantage A u t o m a t e d Transmission. "The MX-13 is an industry leader in fuel ef f iciency, p e r f o r - m a n c e and reli- ability. We developed proprietary con- trol logic that provides precise commu- nication between the MX-13 and the Advantage transmission for a fully inte- grated powertrain that delivers superior fuel economy," says Newhouse. Peterbilt's Model 567 is more than up to the challenge of the full range of heavy- and severe-duty applications. A new all-wheel drive option, recent- ly announced by Peterbilt Motors Company, means the company's flag- ship vocational truck is work-ready for even tougher jobsites and more extreme terrains. "The Model 567 was engineered to be a rugged, durable workhorse and we continue to expand its capabilities through new features and configurations to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations," says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. "The new all-wheel drive Model 567 will help customers go off-road in tough conditions with ample traction, power and maneuverability they can rely on." All-wheel drive is available for the Model 567 in a set-back front axle con- figuration. It includes the Marmon- Herrington MT-22H front drive axle rated at 22,000 pounds and the Dana Spicer DS4636 drive axle rated at 46,000 pounds. It can be ordered with a range of auxiliary components, including transfer cases, to meet the full array of customer needs. Or, if customers prefer, the drive axle can be used in place of the transfer case. The all-wheel drive Model 567 is now available for order and will go into pro- duction in April. Model 579 EPIQ, MX-13 Engine Showcase Fuel Efficiency Model 567 Available with All-Wheel Drive Feature FIRST CLASS l 25