EPA, NHTSA use ton-miles to regulate truck fuel economy
First, let me state I’m not in favor of rules or regulations—any kind of rules – but particularly rules proposed by people who have little idea of what they are regulating. I think three of the last four sets of diesel exhaust emissions standards lend credence to my point of view. But I must commend
Ford plans ‘extensive powertrain overhaul’
Ford has rolled out its 2011 F-150, announced plans for its 2012 model year medium-duty chassis cabs and provided details on an alternative fuel offering. Representing what the manufacturer said is “the most extensive powertrain overhaul in the 62-year history of Ford F-Series trucks,” the 2011 Ford F-150 was introduced in early fall 2010. Mated
Getting ready for winter with Thermo King
The company’s Extreme Arctic Option for TriPac auxiliary power units allow drivers to cut idle-related costs by up to 85% and stay warm and comfortable as temperatures drop. The Extreme Arctic package, which reduces cold start damage to tractor engines, includes an ambient switch to allow the unit to run continuously when temperatures drop to 0 degrees F and to shut off automatically at 10 degrees F.
Rislone compression repair restores lost engine power
Rislone Compression Repair with Ring Seal, developed by Bar’s Products, fills scratches and grooves in cylinder walls to prevent blow-by gases and compression from leaking past the rings and fouling the crankcase oil. It is designed for higher-mileage engines that are suffering from decreased or uneven compression.
Meritor WABCO to supply technology for Freightliner, Western Star
The company will supply Daimler Trucks North America with advanced air and water management valves for commercial vehicles using selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment to meet today’s emission standards. Meritor WABCO is supplying two types of valves on Freightliner and Western Star models with diesel engines using SCR, depending upon vehicle configuration.
Economic optimism and times of change
Recently, at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Hanover, Germany, Andreas Renschler, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Daimler Trucks Division, pointed out that after a market slump of 50% and more in 2009, we are in a period now of global economic recovery, and the commercial vehicle business
Refrigerated trucking trends & regulations
Some of the most recent truck and trailer refrigeration unit trends offer fleets greater flexibility and cost savings.
Fan clutch choices and maintenance vital for fleets
Fan clutch choices and maintenance have never been more important.
Test drive of Kenworth T700: lean, mean and yellow
Leaner times demand leaner trucks. That seems to be the overarching theme of Kenworth’s T700, introduced in March as the replacement to the T2000, a popular 14-year-old model that borrowed some of its styling cues from the Pillsbury Doughboy. The T700 is sculpted and angular in places where the “T2” was rounded and bulky. The
Drivetrains and fleet fuel economy, driveability
Drivetrain specifications have a significant impact on fuel economy and on driveability.