Freightliner Trucks Discussion Thread

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#3531 Post by supersobes » 06 Apr 2021 18:43

They are. DRL stands for daytime running light, which means the light is always on when the vehicle is on. That's different than LED which stands for light emitting diode, which is a type of light bulb. The DRLs on the Cascadia are LED.
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#3532 Post by parasaurolophus67 » 06 Apr 2021 18:48

oh drls. strange, don't most vehicles have it including trucks? (like the current volvo vnl like not the bottom ones but like the normal headlights)
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#3533 Post by xXCARL1992Xx » 06 Apr 2021 18:50

for all i know DRLs are not mandatory in the US
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#3534 Post by parasaurolophus67 » 06 Apr 2021 18:51

guess that's why in Canada they are always on
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#3535 Post by SirVirgoTheMess » 06 Apr 2021 18:52

They are mandatory in Canada,i believe.But only for the trucks registered in Canada.If a truck registered in the US drive in Canada,but the truck has no DRL...i think it's not a problem.
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#3536 Post by supersobes » 06 Apr 2021 22:45

DRLs are not a requirement in the US, which is why some new trucks such as the Mack Anthem and Western Star 49X don't have them. That's also why the stock Freightliner Cascadia headlights without DRLs are still legal as well.
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#3537 Post by Holzauge » 04 May 2021 13:18

Fuel efficiency problem:

Cummins efficiency engines are available for the Cascadia, too. I've tried them and was disappointed! While I have very good fuel efficiency with the Lonestar and the 49X while using the X15 efficiency, the Cascadia has about 1 mpg (and often more) less (500HP and 18 speed Eaton; comparable loads and routes provided). The Cascadia has excellent fuel mileage with DD engines and transmissions (especially the 400HP with the integrated transmission).

Has anyone got an idea, why this happens? Thanks! :D
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#3538 Post by supersobes » 04 May 2021 13:59

Detroit is the official engine and transmission manufacturer for Freightliner. The truck was specifically designed to be the most optimal and efficient with those drivetrain components. While you can still spec a truck with Eaton transmissions and Cummins engines, it won't be as ideal if you're looking for fuel economy.
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#3539 Post by Freeze338 » 04 May 2021 14:07

I don't think fuel efficiency is realistic in this game. Probably your weight or transmission effected the situation.
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#3540 Post by Robinicus » 04 May 2021 14:24

supersobes wrote: 04 May 2021 13:59 Detroit is the official engine and transmission manufacturer for Freightliner. The truck was specifically designed to be the most optimal and efficient with those drivetrain components. While you can still spec a truck with Eaton transmissions and Cummins engines, it won't be as ideal if you're looking for fuel economy.
That is purely a marketing spiel to drive more sales of vertically integrated components to increase total revenue capture for the parent....there is very little (i.e. it is neglible) fuel economy difference in modern class 8 based on specific powertrains. The bigger impacts are on properly specing for the job and aero.

The reality on their engine/trans combo is it is simply too early to tell what the net impact on TCO will be until these trucks go through a fleet cycle to understand resale values and maintenance costs over the cycle but there certainly is not a difference in fuel economy alone to justify their vertical solution vs competitive iron.
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