Cargotec releases emissions-compliant Ottawa Terminal Tractor
The maker expanded its Ottawa Truck trailer spotter line with the introduction of a gasoline-powered model, which features a Ford 6.8L 3-Valve V10 Gasoline Engine and meets 2012 EPA emissions and CARB standards for on-road vehicle emissions.
President Obama visits DTNA Mount Holly plant
President Barack Obama visited the Daimler Trucks North America manufacturing facility in Mount Holly, N.C., this week to take a tour and address economic issues facing the United States.
UPS cuts costs, benefits environment with fuel choices
UPS continues to make effective choices for fuel saving vehicle platforms. “Investment in alternative fuels and innovative research cuts costs, benefits the environment, creates American jobs and moves the country toward energy security,” said Mike Hance, vice president, Automotive Engineering and Operations at UPS. “It’s not the wave of the future, it’s what the present
Ryder switches to natural gas-powered tractors inSoCal
A partnership project with government agencies and Freightliner has lead to the deployment of natural gas-powered vehicles in Southern California. In what is being described as a “groundbreaking, innovative and large-scale natural gas truck deployment project,” Ryder System Inc. has begun fielding 182 NG-powered tractors in its SoCal operations network. The order is part of
Three big issues facing the trucking industry
March is the month of truck shows and the introduction of new trucks and technology. At the recent Mid-America Trucking Show, which I attended, there were three recurring themes: fuel economy, clean air (reduction of greenhouse gases) and heavy-truck stopping distances – all topics our federal government has expressed increased interest in with proposed or
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
Refrigerated trucking trends & regulations
Some of the most recent truck and trailer refrigeration unit trends offer fleets greater flexibility and cost savings.
FCCC’s all-electric walk-in van spotlighted in Odyssey Week finale
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s new body styling of its plug-in MT-EV all-electric walk-in van was presented at National Odyssey Day. The WIV is the first in the North American industry to be completely all-electric, including its HVAC system. Its cab interior is built of lightweight, durable composites that are completely recyclable.
Navistar readies NG medium-duty trucks
For regional haul and vocational fleets operating Class 5, 6 and 7 medium-duty trucks, natural gas is growing as a power source of choice. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) have gained a great deal of attention for several reasons. One of those is the ready availability of domestically produced natural gas
Clean air initiatives
Those of us who have been in this industry in excess of 20 years have seen a lot of technological advancements, most of which have been focused on engines with increasingly more stringent emission ratings. More recently, we’ve seen an increased focus on technology that reduces emissions using alternative fuel—and have become aware of the