Ketchel Axle Systems introduces eRhino electrified axle system
The system integrates an electric motor, inverter, and thermal management system into a traditional axle location.
Allison to supply e-axle to McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse vehicle
Allison will provide e-Axles to Oshkosh for North America’s first fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle.
Stemco Auto-Torq axle fastener to come standard on Great Dane trailers
Great Dane says the agreement will “remove complexity from our installation process.”
Raising expectations: Three ways tractor lift axles boost efficiency, savings
There is value that goes beyond decreased tire wear when spec’ing lift axles Lift axles aren’t the first axle option that comes to mind for long-haul, over-the-road applications. But fleet managers would be wise to reconsider their go-to spec when looking to boost fuel efficiency and equipment operation savings. Sure, there’s the obvious benefit of
Why it might be time to reconsider a 6×2 with liftable axles
Let’s talk about the 6×2 elephant in the room and how new equipment technology is addressing it.
FUCHS Launches RENOLIT CSX AWE 0, a Sustainable Grease for Heavy Duty Truck Trailer Axles
FUCHS Lubricants Co. recently released RENOLIT CSX AWE 0, a calcium sulfonate complex grease for truck trailer axle hubs. When compared to the industry-standard legacy grease in a third-party side-by-side study, RENOLIT CSX AWE 0 exhibits improved low friction performance, lower running temperature, and improved extreme-pressure performance. Using this product, OEMs can expect better protection
Stemco announces new axle fastener
Stemco says the Auto-Torque axle fastener is designed to streamline wheel end installation.
Mind your axle to prepare for the unexpected
Finding the root cause of leaks is important, even if the surfaces and gaskets appear to be in good condition.
Volvo Trucks presents a new fully electric axle for extended range
Volvo Trucks unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle at the IAA transport show in Hannover, Germany. Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle means even longer range for Volvo’s battery electric trucks. Volvo Trucks has the widest offer of battery electric trucks in the industry, with six different models in serial production.
Axle integrates with Tai Transportation Management Software
Axle, a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics, announced a new integration with Tai TMS, a transportation management system for full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. This integration allows freight brokers to get paid for their shipments and pay their carriers within 48 hours of delivery without any additional data entry.
