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These Semi-Trucks Rely On Design As Much As Driving Style To Cut Diesel Consumption

7+ hour ago  (259+ words) Despite considerations for size, weight, and hauling capacity, fuel economy remains a top priority for drivers and operators of semi-trucks " especially now that diesel prices are through the roof. With average diesel prices reaching $5. 50 per gallon in April 2026, a more…...

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Tesla Semi Finally Enters Series Production After Years Of Delays

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (616+ words) Almost quietly, without a major ceremony but with clear symbolism, Tesla has started series production of the Semi at its massive facility in Nevada. A project that spent years as one of the industry's most famous delayed promises has finally…...

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Stop believing the myth: Why synthetic oil won't actually hurt your engine

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (922+ words) Choosing the right motor oil is a major step toward keeping an older vehicle on the road, but simply picking a bottle off the shelf is only half the battle. While conventional oil has served drivers for decades, high-mileage engines,…...

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Semi-Synthetic Vs. Synthetic Blend Oil: Are They The Same Thing?

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (258+ words) Semi-synthetic and synthetic blend oil sound very similar -- and they are -- but how can you tell the difference between the two? And which is best? Motor oils are broadly categorized into fully synthetic, conventional, and synthetic blends (also called semi-synthetic…...

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High Mileage Vs. High Mileage Extended Performance Oil: Which Should You Use?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (474+ words) Modern engines'last longer than your grandpa's old jalopy, with some reaching upward of 300, 000 miles without skipping a beat. However, like the human body, your car's engine will begin wearing out through age and time. There's no escaping it, no matter…...

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The Rise In Oil Prices Is Hitting Drivers Twice'At The Pump And At The Shop. Now, Even Middle-Class People Are Learning To Change Their Own Oil

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (699+ words) A routine oil change used to be one of those predictable expenses drivers barely thought about. Not anymore. For many, the rising cost is becoming hard to ignore, especially as it stacks on top of already higher fuel prices. One…...

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IIHS Says Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks Will Finally Get Safety Standards

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (355+ words) For decades, heavy-duty pickups and large commercial vans have largely operated outside the same safety oversight as smaller vehicles-that's about to change. Unlike passenger cars and light-duty trucks, heavy-duty pickups haven't been held to the same federal crash-testing and safety…...

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Cybertruck Autopilot Crash Sparks Safety Questions

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (748+ words) A Tesla Cybertruck attempting to drive itself nearly went somewhere no driver ever should " straight off an overpass. Instead, it slammed into a concrete barrier, and now the incident is raising fresh concerns about how far drivers can trust self-driving…...

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Tesla Semi Finally Hits the Road " And Truckers Are Actually Impressed

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (71+ words) Pilot drivers report unexpected benefits beyond just going electric. Higher upfront costs offset by dramatic operational savings. Two trim levels designed for different freight needs. Charging networks remain the biggest hurdle for widespread adoption. Your next Amazon delivery might arrive…...

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Clean, fast and 1000 miles to a tank " so why is diesel a dirty word?

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (549+ words) 30 years ago, diesel cars were a bit rubbish. They were loud, clattery, vibrating, smelly and usually appallingly slow. But politicians thought they were the bee's knees, because they were marginally lower emitters of greenhouse gases than petrols. They were generating…...