McNeilus provides CNG solution for Gold Standard Transportation
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corp. company, has engineered and installed a custom NGEN Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system for over-the-road trucks owned by Gold Standard Transportation in Chicago. The project included the addition of behind-the-cab vertical tanks that significantly increased fuel capacity and traveling distance between fuel stops. “McNeilus has installed complete
What new legislation could mean for light-, medium-duty vehicle technologies
Earlier in 2015, as part of a larger package of energy legislation, a bill introduced to fund research and development of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. At the end of the year, H.R. 4106, the Vehicle Innovation Act (VIA), was brought to the House of Representatives.
Can diesel prices stay this low?
From the beginning, people said it couldn’t last. The falling diesel fuel prices were bound to be temporary; fleets should not adjust their spending plans. There was every reason to think this was true—it had been years since diesel prices hit such a low. Then they kept falling and falling, and they stayed low for
Peterbilt’s Denton plant celebrates 35 years
The end of 2015 marks the 35th anniversary of Peterbilt Motors Co.‘s Denton, Texas plant, which produced its first truck in 1980. “The value Peterbilt’s Denton plant has brought through the years to the company, our employees, customers, dealers and the community is immeasurable,” said Darrin Siver, a Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.
Cummins engines receive EPA certification
Cummins Inc. has announced that it received certification for its complete lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards which take effect in Jan. 2017. “Cummins is committed to providing customer-focused innovation
Alliance Autogas gains EPA engine certifications
Alliance Autogas, through their equipment developer Blossman Services, Inc., has gained EPA approval for the two of its medium-duty spark-ignited engine platforms, the 6.8 V10 from Ford and the 6.0 V8 from General Motors. Depending on the engine certification, model year coverage ranges from 2010 up to 2016. “With the development of these engine platforms we
U.S. trailer orders rose significantly in November
According to the most recent State of the Industry report from ACT Research Co., trailer net orders in November gained 18% month-over-month (m/m) and 10% year-over-year (y/y). “It can be difficult to fully appreciate the strength of trailer orders in the past two years, with six of the industry’s top ten strongest order months having
Rotary Lift updates heavy-duty inground lifts
Rotary Lift has updated its 70 Series heavy-duty traditional inground lifts with new user-friendly features and has had the lifts third-party tested and certified to meet industry safety and performance standards, the company announced. The 70Q and 703Q traditional inground lifts feature a new standard locking system with “lower to locks” feature. Also new is
Mahle introduces high-output Letrika starters
Mahle Aftermarket Inc. has announced the introduction of the Mahle Letrika AZG family of electric starters, which are designed for the high-output requirements of large displacement diesel engines used in heavy-duty truck applications. The AZG starters use a two-stage engagement to prevent damage and overloading of the starter pinion and the engine ring gear. The Mahle
Wabash National introduces AeroFin XL tail device
Wabash National Corp. has expanded its trailer aerodynamic solutions product line with its fifth device designed to significantly improve trailer aerodynamics and fuel economy: the AeroFin XL tail device. The AeroFin XL directs airflow across the rear of the trailer to reduce aerodynamic drag. The device deploys and retracts automatically with swing door operation, requiring no
