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    Getting a close-up of the "SuperTruck"

    March 29, 2014

    Peterbilt Motors Co. showed off the latest version of its "SuperTruck" at the 2014 Mid America Trucking Show; a tractor-trailer designed and tested in partnership with engine-maker Cummins as well as other suppliers under the auspicies of the U.S. Deparment of Energy that can achieve 10.7 mpg in on-highway operation.

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    Sean Kilcarr | Editor in Chief

    Sean previously reported and commented on trends affecting the many different strata of the trucking industry. Also be sure to visit Sean's blog Trucks at Work where he offers analysis on a variety of different topics inside the trucking industry.

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