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Changes to the engine are focused around efficiency, robustness and thermal management. May 27, 2021 Detroit The Detroit DD13 engine is now available with new features and power ratings, making the 13L a powerful choice for any highway or job site. Changes to the engine are focused around efficiency, robustness and thermal management, all of which contribute to a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximum uptime. "The DD13 Gen 5 was built on the proven Heavy-Duty Engine Platform from Detroit on which our customers depend to deliver unmatched efficiency and power," says David Carson,...

The DD13 Gen 5 was built on the proven Heavy-Duty Engine Platform from Detroit. Detroit DD13 engine has new power ratings and features for its fifth generation that focus on efficiency, robustness and thermal management. David Carson, senior vice president, sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, noted that the DD13 Gen 5 was built on the proven Heavy-Duty Engine Platform from Detroit, yet the DD13 Gen 5 "builds on that legacy," in that it is 60 lbs. lighter than its predecessor due to its new aftertreatment system (ATS). It is available with the Freightliner Cascadia for on-hig...