Volvo Trucks unveiled its fully electric rear axle that is designed to free up space for batteries, the company announced Sept. 19. The e-axle was presented at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, ...

A patent application recently filed by Ford describes a new electrified solid rear axle with electric motors built into the wheel hubs. In half-ton trucks, IRS is fine because it provides superior ...

Volvo Trucks has unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle - a milestone in the company's push towards electrification. Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle means even longer ...

Meritor, Inc. announced Tuesday that it has been named standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks’ specialty and industrial truck fleets. “Drivetrain components are crucial to effectively and ...

Mesilla Valley, PAM and Ryder are each testing a Hyliion electric-powered axle. The device supplies supplemental power and saves up to 15% in fuel, its maker says. Photos: Hyliion Inc. An ...

The Bridge Formula often drives the front axle configuration (axle forward or axle back) and the rear axle spacings of your vocational truck fleet. Congress enacted the Bridge Formula in 1975 to limit ...

The Allison AXE integrates one or two high-speed electric motors and a multi-speed transmission, eliminating the need for additional driveshafts and support structures. Allison Transmission has ...

View post: Off-Road Truck Battle: Nissan Frontier VS Toyota Tacoma Right now, the hottest thing in electrification is pickup trucks. Most of the early examples seem to be using purpose-built platforms ...

4x4 axles come in all shapes and sizes for recreational and competition wheelers. From the heavy-duty 21⁄2-ton Rockwell to the classic lightweight Dana 30, each axle has its own definitive qualities.

A recent recall affecting certain Dana Spicer D- and E-Series steer axles has prompted Navistar and Paccar to recall nearly 19,000 combined trucks. Volvo, Mack and Autocar already recalled more than 1 ...

To tow 15,000 lb or more, you're firmly in heavy-duty pickup territory, and few trucks currently available in the U.S. hit ...