Everyone wants to maximize fuel economy but getting there can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to balancing fuel consumption versus power needs.
“It's important to understand the unique end-user customer objectives at the point of order, such as intended application, the vehicle operating weight, gradeability requirements, expected cruise speed, and probably the most challenging is understanding their bias towards fuel economy versus performance,” said Brent Maurer, Allison Transmission manager of customer integration engineering.
Maurer participated in a 2021 Work Truck Show virtual panel recently alongside Cummins powertrain TCO and consultancy leader Kris Ptasanik and Cummins medium duty on-highway product manager Derek Keisler.
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Cummins and Allison have worked together for years tackling powertrain efficiency concerns and they were happy to do so again for the panel’s topic on powertrain optimization.
First up? Know thy powertrain. Maurer recommends consulting the Allison Vocational Model Guide first to get more familiar with your powertrain options.
