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Advantage PressurePro releases drop-and-hook tire pressure monitoring system
Advantage PressurePro, maker of the original external tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) announced the release of their new Intelligent, “Drop-and-Hook” TPMS. The Drop-and-Hook System, a first in the market, has been designed to work specifically with multi trailer fleets, allowing automatic tethering and un-tethering of trailers to tractors.
Onboard Vehicle Systems
Fleets may benefit with telematics and next-generation scan tools
Meritor WABCO releases “next generation” ABS offering
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced its “next generation” anti-lock braking system with enhanced electronic control unit (ECU). The new system incorporates platform flexibilities which enable advanced technology applications on a wide range of commercial vehicles.
TireVigil InTow monitors trailer tires
To address the increasing cost of tire maintenance, roadside delays and fuel, TireStamp Corp., a tire monitoring and tire asset management systems supplier, has announced the TireVigil InTow solution for commercial fleet operators who are plagued with trailer tire problems.
Cool trends
Refrigeration unit technology continues to evolve and improve
Adequate pressure
Most fleet managers understand the importance of maintaining tires at specified pressures, but they may not realize just how many of their fleet’s tires are out of spec.
Bendix testing adaptive cruise control
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC continues research and development on the latest element of its active safety system strategy: adaptive cruise control (ACC). The Bendix approach will enable brake intervention in ACC mode to help rapidly slow the vehicle and maintain following distance in addition to engine dethrottling and engine brake (retarder) applications. The technology builds on its original active safety system, Bendix ESP stability system.
Fuel economy: Onboard tire monitoring and inflation systems
Onboard tire monitoring and inflation systems
Temperature control
Match the refrigeration unit and the box for ultimate performance