Detroit Diesel produces 100,000th DD engine

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel today celebrated production of the 100,000th engine produced as part of the DD platform the company launched in 2007.

The engine rolled of the assembly line at Detroit Diesel's Redford, Mich. manufacturing plant.

The DD platform, consisting of the DD13, DD15 and DD16, was launched in 2007 with the introduction of the DD15. The platform represents the largest investment ever made in product development by an engine manufacturer, the company claims. Daimler Trucks in Germany, Japan and the US collaborated on the project.

"Our DD Platform was an important step in our strategy of having a globally-coordinated engine development and production network," said Henning Oeltjenbruns, plant manager, Detroit Diesel Corporation. "This platform has resulted in enhanced technologies and operating efficiencies that will continue to benefit our customers."

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Detroit Diesel launches new driver training video series

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has launched the first of its new, four-part driver training video series. Officials say the videos were developed to help drivers enhance their engine's performance.

The four videos include general product background on Detroit Diesel's DD13, DD15 and DD16 family of engines; guidelines on driving for optimal fuel economy and power; specifics on BlueTec SCR Emissions Technology; detailed information about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF); and updates on DDEC, Detroit Diesel's proprietary electronic engine monitoring system.

The videos also provide step-by-step guidance for drivers on using Detroit Diesel's products, as well as information on driving trucks with older versus the newer engine models, detailing the differences in engine characteristics.

"Detroit Diesel's products are among the most reliable and fuel-efficient engines available today. We want to help our customers further maximize their performance by providing them with useful tips," said Brad Williamson, director, engine and component marketing for Detroit Diesel.

The new videos are part of Detroit Diesel's library of multimedia resources available here.

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Daimler Rebrands 'Detroit' Line of Powertrain Components

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Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its new Detroit brand encompassing all of its powertrain components, including its Detroit Diesel engine line.

“By launching the Detroit brand, DTNA is reinforcing its intentions to respond more quickly and efficiently in developing an optimized line of vertically integrated components,” said Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler’s global trucks.

Daimler unveiled the new brand this week at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exposition in Grapevine, Texas.

“The Detroit brand of powertrain components continues our commitment to innovation, which is the essence of DTNA,” said Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.

“Based on the existing Detroit Diesel brand long synonymous with quality, reliability, fuel efficiency, power and performance, the new Detroit brand will be the platform for all current and future DTNA optimized vertically integrated powertrain components,” Daum said in a statement.

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