Coxreels releases new swivel options for 1125 Series
Coxreels has released two upgraded swivel options for the 1125 Series. The medium pressure (up to 4,000 PSI) and high pressure (up to 5,000 PSI) can both be factory installed on the standard 1125 Series. The medium-pressure swivel is precision machined from solid brass and features upgraded wall thickness, and upgraded seals and backup rings.
ACT Research: Used Class 8 truck sales are up
Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) rose 11% month-over-month in December, and are 25% higher year-to-date compared to 2019, according to the latest preliminary release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks published by ACT Research. Compared to December of 2019, volumes gained 27%. Other data released in ACT’s
Aperia Technologies wins EPA Clean Air Excellence Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded its 2020 Clean Air Excellence Award for “Transportation Efficiency Innovations” to Aperia Technologies for the Halo Tire Inflator. With the Clean Air Excellence Award, the EPA recognizes Halo Tire Inflator for its efforts toward achieving cleaner air in the category of transportation efficiency innovations. “We are able
Kenworth W990 adds AG130 front air suspension as option
The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lbs. Kenworth says the W990 is designed to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional haul, and heavy haul operations. The long-hood W990 is 131.5 in. from bumper to back-of-cab. Kenworth says the proprietary AG130 front
Hyliion appoints new chief financial officer
Hyliion Holdings Corp. has appointed Sherri Baker as the company’s chief financial officer, effective Feb. 8. Baker will succeed Greg Van de Vere, who will retire after serving nearly four years with Hyliion. In the role, Baker will oversee Hyliion’s financial operations and strategy, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax and investor relations.
NACFE’s Run on Less Electric will begin in September
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) will be conducting Run on Less – Electric (RoL-E), an electric truck technology demonstration, in 2021. Leading up to and throughout the run, NACFE will showcase electric trucks in everyday operation and the actions needed to accelerate their adoption. The actual Run
Trailer orders remained strong in December
According to the numbers from FTR and ACT Research, preliminary trailer orders were strong in December. FTR reports that preliminary U.S. net trailer orders totaled 41,700 units, while ACT reports orders at 42,500. FTR says December order activity was up 6% m/m and 155% y/y. Total trailer orders for 2020 totaled 297,000. The order volume
Mack OTA updates now standard with driver download activation
Mack Trucks‘ driver-activated Mack Over The Air (OTA) updates feature is now standard on the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models, the company announced. The driver download activation feature is factory-equipped on models built beginning Nov. 30 at Lehigh Valley Operations, in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Software retrofits for 2019 model year and later Anthem, Pinnacle and
Kenworth T680 FCEV truck reaches summit of Pikes Peak
A new video features the zero-emissions Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on the road to the 14,115-ft. summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Kenworth says it worked closely with Toyota Motor North America R&D on the summit attempt. The Kenworth T680 FCEV features a Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain offering 470 HP,
Watch: Stave off winter’s effect on your truck’s wheel ends
Truck drivers have a lot to watch out for when they’re out on the roads in winter so the right wheel-end practices in the shop can help deliver peace of mind when it comes to their brakes. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series.
Calstart’s Drive to Zero campaign tops 100 pledge partners
Calstart’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign has added a group of new pledge partners from around the world, including DHL, Scania, 7 Generation Capital, Business Region Göteborg, Sweden, Climate Change Mitigation Technologies, Tirn Technology, DiPP-R, Climate Law and Policy Project, Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition, AVL, East Bay Municipal Utility District,
Milwaukee Tool releases Packout two- and three-door tool boxes
Milwaukee Tool expands the Packout Modular Storage System with two new drawer solutions: the Packout two-drawer tool box and the Packout three-drawer tool box. Milwaukee says the two- and three-drawer tool boxes are constructed with impact-resistant polymers, all-metal ball bearing slides, and metal reinforced corners. The drawers are designed for easy access to tools and
