The biggest truck component stories of 2021

The biggest truck component stories of 2021

If you’re reading this the day we posted it–Merry Christmas! You’re probably at a family gathering scrolling on your phone and avoiding eye contact with that one family member you’ve ducked thus far. Well, put on your best serious face to show that you’re really into what you’re reading and get ready to have your Fleet Equipment story stocking stuffed with a host of heavenly truck component coverage!

Yes, I may have already dipped into the egg nog.

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But it’s good, and it gave me just the right amount of clarity I needed to select the biggest truck component stories. So here comes Content Claus right down Component Content Creation Lane.

Electric truck components

Digging into the electric truck component nitty gritty was definitely a highlight of the year. E-axles, regenerative braking, even electric truck fluids were all super interesting conversations that gave us a deeper understanding of the new powertrain technology. Here are the aforementioned highlights of the year.

Component infrastructure

We talked a lot about charging infrastructure this year as well, which gets lumped into components because it’s additional equipment in to which you’ll need to invest when you get into the EV game. Sure, they aren’t bolted on to the truck, but it’s a new category and there are no rules yet! So brush up with our top three charging infrastructure stories.

Component details with David

Here at the Fleet Equipment office (both brick and mortor and virtual) there’s no one merrier than Senior Editor David Sickels, and his On The Road videos series is the gift that keeps giving all year long. Click for the fun intros that wield pop-culture references with abandon, but stay for his deep insight into the world of truck equipment.

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Apollo Tires adds new EnduRace truck and bus tire size option

The EnduRace RD2 is suitable medium- and long-distance transport, and is B-rated for performance in the wet and is certified for snow grip.

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Apollo Tires has added a new size option for its EnduRace RD2 truck and bus tires, with the launch of a new 295/80 size option. Available across Europe, Apollo says the new options complements the 315/70 and 315/80 variants of its second-generation EnduRace RD2.

Available for 22.5-inch wheels, Apollo says the EnduRace RD2 excels in all weather conditions and offers optimal rolling resistance, extended mileage and durability.

Castrol, Safety-Kleen to launch program to reduce carbon footprint

Alongside partner Safety-Kleen, Castrol is launching MoreCircular – a program to collect used oil and re-refine it into a usable state.

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Double Coin adds new high-speed trailer tires

The 16″ all-steel ST Radials expand on the RT500 model, which fill a need that are Double Coin says customers have been requesting.

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Reducing refrigeration emissions through diesel particulate filters

Rypos says active DPFs come with an initial cost, but will bring your fleet savings in the long run, while combating climate change.

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Thermo King brings BlueSeal air curtains to North America

Feedback from European customers for BlueSeal air curtains cites a lack of obstruction while maintaining an effective barrier.

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Autocar, Rocsys bring hands-free charging to EV fleets

The chargers use soft robotics, computer vision technology and AI to help ensure successful plug-ins.

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Where you see the safety, connectivity benefits in the latest truck equipment

As connectivity improves, so does safety. Take a look at the technologies in Volvo’s all-new VNL that mitigate risk in the cab, and on the road.

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Fleet Profile: PepsiCo drives toward net-zero emissions by 2040

Here are the variety of approaches and successfully reducing the carbon footprint of its fleet and distribution operations

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How many LED lights can be out to consider a trailer light out-of-service?

Even one is too many for safety minded fleets who like to keep their trailers rolling productively.

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