ECAS (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension) for OEM and aftermarket applications is now available from Meritor WABCO. Designed for 6×2 applications, according to the company, ECAS provides “intelligent load transfer” to improve traction and reduce tire wear.
Features of the new Meritor WABCO ECAS include electronic control of ride height between axles and chassis, reduced air consumption through decreased compressor duty cycles, and automatic load transfer from tag to drive axle
Over 30% of all dealer locations will be able to support EV sales and service, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces.
Navistar announced that it now has more than 100 EV authorized dealer locations. The OEM says it will have more than 30% of its dealer locations ready to support the sale and service of both International and IC Bus EVs, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian provinces.
To be EV authorized, Navistar says dealers must:
ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.
Tested in the cold of Finland, and the heat of Spain, Mercedes-Benz says the BEV eActros 600 is slated to launch at the end of the year.
What’s no secret is the importance of trucking safety, and Volvo’s goal to reduce accidents across the globe.
With this expansion, the PrePass Safety Alliance says fleets with the PrePass app now have 20 percent more bypass sites nationwide.
The Knight, a 48-ft.-long detachable gooseneck lowboy with an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs., is now available form XL dealers.
From fleet cards to EVs and data, all work together to help save on costs.
Production will start later this summer, and Volvo expects customer deliveries to begin later this year.
Alternative fuels, connectivity, efficiency—there’s been plenty to report on from trucking trade shows, but which topics stuck out most?
