Isuzu announces two new Class 5 gas trucks; adds Mobileye advanced driver assistance system to N-Series and F-Series
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that it will launch two new Class 5 gasoline trucks next year. The two trucks are: the NQR Gas (with a target GVWR of 17,950 lbs.) and the NRR Gas (with a target GVWR of 19,500 lbs.). Both will be powered by a General Motors 6.0-liter Vortec V8 supplied
Fuso cabovers add Mobileye collision avoidance system
Mitsubishi Fuso has introduced Mobileye 6-Series collision avoidance systems in its FE and FG Series cabover 2017 model year trucks. The Mobileye system’s forward-looking camera acts as a “third eye” and can detect and warn of an imminent front-collision at any vehicle speed, with up to 2.7 seconds of advanced notice, according to the company. An
WABCO, Mobileye join forces on safety system project
WABCO Holdings Inc. and Mobileye N.V. have announced that they are joining forces to develop solutions for commercial vehicles that leverage advanced emergency braking ADAS functionalities and Mobileye’s REM technology that provides real-time data for precise localization and high-definition lane data. The solutions will combine Mobileye’s vision system and mapping technology with the control and
Isuzu introduces two new gasoline engines at Work Truck Show
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has introduced two new gasoline engines for its N-Series trucks. The engines include a 6.6-liter V8 that will be available in the Class 3 NPR and Class 4 NPR-HD, and a 6.0-liter V8 that will be offered in both the Class 5 17,950-lb. GVWR NQR and the Class 5
Actively reducing risk: Taking stock of the safety systems available for medium-duty trucks
In medium-duty commercial operations, safety systems are becoming more important and prevalent as fleets seek to reduce the risk of their trucks being involved in accidents, to improve the safety of drivers and to potentially lower insurance costs.
Dana integrates Spicer Electrified e-axle on Isuzu N-Series chassis
Dana Incorporated will partner with Nordresa to integrate its Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle on the Isuzu N-Series chassis for commercial fleet applications.
Manufacturers are providing new offerings and advanced technologies for medium-duty engines and transmissions
Medium-duty trucks tackle a variety of tasks, operating in an environment with narrow roads, high congestion and access or parking restrictions, but with the right engine and transmission, fleets can have the confidence that they can meet all of their operating needs.
Photo gallery: Work Truck Show 2019
Last week, Fleet Equipment visited the annual NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, where we caught up on the latest news and equipment from the medium-duty, vocational and construction segments. Scroll to the bottom of this post for links to all the news from the show, and in the meantime, enjoy a photo gallery of
Armellini Express Lines: Safer drivers in safer trucks
Now in his 50th year in the trucking business, Jeff Drury could easily sit back and talk at length about the many changes he’s seen when it comes to trucks. For the vice president of risk management, safety and human resources at Armellini Express Lines, however, there’s no time for reflection. “Today, it’s all about
Bendix updates side object detection system
The first major update in a decade to the Bendix BlindSpotter Side Object Detection System will feature a new, more effective radar unit and integration capability with Bendix Wingman Fusion, the company’s advanced driver assistance technology, the company announced during the North American Commercial Vehicle show. “We’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from fleets
