New Kenworth cabover options
Kenworth has introduces three new options for its medium-duty cabovers. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings. Kenworth’s clear frame rail package, introduced earlier
Navistar introduces multi-purpose vehicle designed for global disaster relief
Navistar Inc. partnered with Terranova GTS LLC to showcase an International DuraStar Multi-Purpose Vehicle at Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) Disaster Relief Summit in Washington, D.C. The truck is designed to aid in disaster relief efforts with a vehicle mounted water purification treatment system capable of purifying 5,000 gallons of drinking water per day.
Webasto develops auxiliary rear HVAC system for Waldoch
Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, a global automotive and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, developed a special HVAC system for Waldoch, a customer van manufacturer. Waldoch integrated a Webasto’s Ibiza heating and cooling system into its 2015 Ford Transit SEMA vehicle. The Ibiza is a vertical air conditioning unit with heating option with over 31,000 Btu/h cooling capacity,
CARB order opens door for XL Hybrids light-duty conversions
With corporate and municipal operations realizing a positive payback, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are a hot topic among a growing number of light-duty fleets these days. The quick fleet adoption rate is focused in part on HEV aftermarket technologies. Over the past year, for example, XL Hybrids has been realizing a steady expansion of its
Lyons rejoins Mitsubishi Fuso Truck; Rumsey resigns
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. has announced that Bill Lyons is rejoining the company, effective November 10. Lyons will serve as the company’s new vice president of sales operations, replacing Mike Rumsey. Rumsey, a long-time MFTA executive, will be stepping away to pursue a management position at a truck dealership, though he will remain
Telogis, Isuzu collaborate for medium-duty truck market
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced an exclusive collaboration with Telogis that provides Isuzu with a connected intelligence platform for telematics, route optimization, commercial navigation, work order management and mobile integration services. The collaboration will improve the overall ownership experience for Isuzu customers, said Isuzu. “Today, Isuzu defines its connected vehicle and telematics strategy
Asplundh adds propane autogas trucks
Asplundh, an international provider of vegetation management services to utilities and municipalities, is one of the first in its industry to adopt propane autogas for some of the medium-duty trucks in its fleet, according to Roush CleanTech, a designer, engineer, manufacturer and assembler of alternative fuel systems. “We were searching for a cost-effective alternative fuel
Mercedes-Benz shows off 2015 Sprinter 4×4, accident avoidance assistance systems
The 4×4 version of the 2015 Sprinter goes on sale in the United States in the first quarter of calendar year 2015. Both 144-in. and 170-in. wheelbases will be available in both low and high roof configurations, and available body styles for the United States will include the Passenger Van, Crew Van (mixed two-row passenger and cargo
Mitsubishi Fuso highlights tax rule that helps expense work trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America reminds commercial medium-duty truck owners that the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Section 179 (commonly referred to as IRC-179) allows businesses to expense up to $25,000 in tax year 2014 for certain capital expenditures, including commercial work trucks like the Fuso Canter FE/FG Series. Normally, capital expenditures must be handled as
Peterbilt Model 220 offers optional clear frame rail package
Peterbilt’s medium-duty Model 220 can now be spec’d with a clear frame rail package that provides up to 10 in. of additional frame rail space versus the previous clear frame rail package, Peterbilt Motors Co. recently announced. “This new option is ideal for customers in applications such as beverage delivery, street sweeping and striping and
GM offers fleets a range of truck alternatives
General Motors Co. is realizing impressive growth in the commercial segment of its business. In August, the OEM experienced an 18% increase in truck sales compared to one year earlier, including a 13% rise in Chevrolet Silverado deliveries and 10% sales growth for the GMC Sierra product line. Additionally, deliveries of Chevrolet Express vans had
Healthy demand in September for Classes 5-8 orders
Demand for commercial vehicles remained healthy in September as 43,300 total North American Classes 5-8 orders were booked, up 21% from a year ago and basically unchanged since August, reports ACT Research. Over the past 12 months, North American Classes 5-8 net orders have totaled 540,000 units. That cumulative order volume represents the strongest 12-month period