Aperia and Velociti announce partnership
Velociti Inc. and Aperia Technologies, makers of the Halo Tire Inflator, announced a partnership that will make Velociti’s project management and deployment services available to Aperia Technologies’ customers for the installation of its Halo Tire Inflator. “We place a premium on our customers’ experience,” said Josh Carter, chief executive officer and co-founder of Aperia. “With
Webasto introduces coolant heating solutions
Webasto, a manufacturer of vehicle and equipment heating solutions, introduced its new Thermo Pro 90 and Thermo Pro 50 heating systems. The Thermo Pro 90 engine-off coolant heater offers new features specially designed for use in specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. It offers automatic high altitude adjustment up to 11,000 ft., improved fan motor
Ken-Tool introduces the T38B Metric Valve Breaker 35938
Ken-Tool released its T38B Metric Valve Breaker designed to remove valve stems from smaller 10mm valve stem holes which are common on heavy-duty aluminum and alloy wheels. The patented Metric Valve Breaker features a heat-treated steel punch. The punch is 9mm in diameter which allows it to remove nickel plated, steel and brass valve stems
Reefers: Bringing food home for the holidays
Gayatri Abbott, director of telematics product management for Thermo King, a global transport refrigeration provider and a brand of Ingersoll, states, “American families can thank the cold chain for the bounty they will enjoy this holiday season. After all, most of the meats, fruits and vegetables they will consume will travel from producer to supermarket
3M offers tips for paint finishing jobs
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division offers two systems—one with a compounding step and one without—for paint professionals. In order to determine which process is right for a paint finishing job, 3M has offered the following advice. According to 3M paint finishing experts, size matters when selecting the best process to deliver high-quality results, as does the color
Natural gas continues to grow, ACT Research reports
ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. natural gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy-duty truck market in its report entitled “NG Reality Check: Moving From Infancy to Adolescence.” The report, published in October 2014, provides forecasts, insights and supporting analysis on trends already taking place such as: NG engine
Watch: Detroit Assurance safety system demonstration
Detroit unveiled it’s new, proprietary safety system called Detroit Assurance, which combines Active Brake Assist (ABA) with Adaptive Cruise Control for collision mitigation and to reduce severity of accidents. Check out the video above of the Detroit Assurance system in action with Brad Williamson, manager, engine and component marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, behind
Detroit Assurance introduction focuses on safety
“If you look at some of the things that have been happening in our industry, safety is becoming more and more of an issue to make sure that drivers are safe, the public is safe and equipment is safe,” Brad Williamson, manager, engine and component marketing for Daimler Trucks North America, said to a room
C.A.T. partners for five new Gain Clean Fuel stations
C.A.T. Inc. has signed an agreement with U.S. Oil for the construction of five Gain Clean Fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in the United States and Canada to support C.A.T.’s recent acquisition of 100 Ryder CNG sleeper tractors. The stations will be located in Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; Laredo, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; and Scranton,
Alternative fuels: How about an algae update?
I prefer the use of materials such as algae, switch grass and waste to produce feed stocks for alternate fuels. Primarily because these materials can be grown on land unsuitable for agriculture. I went shopping with my wife the other day. We observed that the price of ground chuck has risen from $4.02 per pound
Forward Lift introduces FCH series accessories
Forward Lift has introduced several accessories for its FCH series of mobile column lifts. The fork reducer sleeves, riser kits, jack stands and LED lights allow shops to service a wider variety of vehicles and complete jobs more efficiently. “The forks are designed to be compatible with most large truck tires, but Forward Lift offers
Peak Commercial & Industrial unveils BlueDEF Mini Bulk System
Peak Commercial & Industrial, a DEF manufacturer and distributor in the U.S., has launched the BlueDEF Mini Bulk System. “Engineered to fit directly on a fuel island, the BlueDEF mini bulk system has the unique ability to expand as market demands grow,” said Zac Stogdill, DEF equipment manager at Peak Commercial & Industrial. “The mini
