LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eaton has introduced new electronic capabilities to its Fuller Advantage Series and UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions that allow for disengagement of a truck’s driveline while on slight downhill grades to drop engine speeds to idle. Eaton says the new technology improves fuel consumption by up to one percent and ensures safe operation regardless of driving conditions.
Known internally at Eaton as Neutral Coast Mode, it will be named SmartCoast when paired with a Cummins engine, Fuel Efficient Coast when paired with a Navistar engine and Neutral Coast when paired with a PACCAR engine. It is available on all vehicles with a 2013 or newer Cummins ISX1, Navistar N13 or PACCAR MX-13 engine.
