Eliminating some portion of the traditional axle housing could open opportunities for new suspensions for heavy trucks, such as this example of an independent suspension. As electric motors take the ...

For the most part, while their functions are deceptively complex, we're all familiar with a typical car axle. Being the method by which most cars mount their wheels, axles represent one of the most ...

Cummins debuted its new Meritor RT-160 HE tandem drive axle on April 16 during the Truck World show in Mississauga, Ont., ...

Porsche has unveiled its first-ever electric drive housing created entirely using 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology. According to the German carmaker, 3D printing and its latest ...

A schematic of Dana's Central Tire Inflation System, which is similar to the system the company is developing for the on-highway market. Drive axle inflation systems might not be the Holy Grail of ...

Have you ever wondered why some semi trucks have one set of wheels and others have two sets crammed together? That's because some semis use a single axle while others have tandem axles, but why is it ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] When it comes to spec’ing, getting the best fuel economy is about building a tractor with all the right pieces. Even with the best basic ...

Without a doubt, Ford's 9-inch axle assembly has been the No. 1 choice for a performance rearend for a long time. The reasons were obvious enough—they were strong, plentiful, and affordable. A wide ...