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O ne of the most important differ- ences between a Mack ® truck and other makes is the level of control that Mack has over its design and engineer- ing as an integrated manufacturer. The prime example of this is the Pedigree™ Powertrain — the "All-Mack" engine, transmission and axle combination that delivers outstanding effi ciency and reliability by virtue of each component being designed specifi cally to work with each other. The great thing about this level of integra- tion — which Mack has carried on since its beginning in 1900 — is the ability to continu- ally improve each component to wring more effi ciency and productivity from the entire powertrain. Mack's latest powertrain evolu- tion meshes advanced engine technologies, transmission innovations and Mack's own telematics platform to take performance to a new level, with a 2 to 9 percent improvement in fuel effi ciency. The latest Mack ® MP ® series engines have signifi cant improvements in fuel effi ciency, power and productivity, with reduced green- house gas emissions. Fuel effi ciency rose from 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 innova- tive 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 technology is heavily focused on emissions controls, and Mack's experience in managing all aspects of power- train performance includes exhaust aftertreat- ment 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 compact 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 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. 2 0 1 6 V 2 | BULLDOG | 2 3 O ne of the most important differ- ences between a Mack ® truck and other makes is the level of control that Mack has over its design and engineer- ing as an integrated manufacturer. The prime example of this is the Pedigree™ Powertrain — the "All-Mack" engine, transmission and axle combination that delivers outstanding effi ciency and reliability by virtue of each component being designed specifi cally to work with each other. The great thing about this level of integra- tion — which Mack has carried on since its beginning in 1900 — is the ability to continu- ally improve each component to wring more effi ciency and productivity from the entire powertrain. Mack's latest powertrain evolu- automated manual transmission gained new capabilities in 2016 with additional low-ratio "creeper" gears and vocational adaptations in the new mDRIVE HD model. experience in managing all aspects of power- train performance includes exhaust aftertreat- ment systems (EATS). Mack took the opportunity of the new MP engines to Uptime Solutions 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. GuardDog ® Connect GDC monitors your vehicle's performance the entire time it's operating to enable quick diagnosis of issues, scheduling of repairs and ordering of parts all while the truck is still on the road. With GuardDog Connect, you're always connected to a 24/7 network of support staff and repair centers, so you stay on schedule. ASIST Mack ASIST is a web and mobile system that assembles consistent, complete and professional estimates of service recommendations, regardless of which dealer in the Mack Network performs the service. ASIST gives you, the dealer and Uptime 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 information you need. From quick diagnostics to EPA emission data and key metrics for Mack trucks with Mack engines, you can monitor your fl eet in real time.