International Truck and Engine to enter hybrid commercial truck production
International Truck and Engine Corp., a Navistar company, has announced that it is the first company to enter line production of hybrid commercial trucks. As diesel fuel prices continue their volatility and engine emissions requirements tighten, International Truck and Engine is now producing the International DuraStar Hybrid, a diesel hybrid electric medium-duty truck that provides customers with improved fuel efficiency and reduced engine emissions, the company said.
Purolator introduces electric curbside delivery vehicle
Purolator, Canada’s largest overnight courier company, celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to the environment by introducing the Quicksider prototype, a battery-operated electric delivery vehicle.
Bosch Long Haul alternator provides greater power
Bosch’s ultra-premium Long Haul Alternator for heavy duty-vehicles provides greater electrical power and efficiency on the road or at idle.
For your consideration
While we’ve talked about the government’s SmartWay program before on this page, we believe the importance of the program, to fleets as well as the country, warrants another mention.
Kenworth Truck Co. Clean Power technology tour demonstrates Bendix electronic stability program, air disk brakes
Kenworth Truck Company has added the Bendix ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brakes LLC as part of the Kenworth Clean Power Technology Tour now traveling accross the United States.
XTRA Lease adds new features to trailer tracking solution
Dormant and idle trailers could become more scarce for fleets using leased trailers, thanks to a new set of trailer tracking features launched by XTRA Lease, a leading provider of over-the-road trailer equipment rental and leasing in North America.
Remy introduces high-temperature HD alternators
Remy Inc. introduced a new family of heavy-duty alternators designed to enable fleets and owner-operators to ensure adequate alternator output in spite of increased underhood operating temperatures.
Peterbilt facilities in full production
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced during the 2007 Mid-America Trucking Show that both Peterbilt heavy-duty truck manufacturing facilities and the PACCAR facility that assembles Peterbilt’s medium-duty vehicles are in full production with the company’s new product lineup of 2008 models.
Eaton gets patents for Hybrid Electric Power System
Eaton Corp. was awarded several U.S. patents for the company’s Hybrid Electric Power System. The system will be commercially available through several major OEMs in 2007.
Thermo King introduces Web-based ROI calculator
Thermo King introduced an ROI (Return On Investment) calculator for its TriPac Auxiliary Idle Reduction and Temperature Management System. This online tool helps customers understand the financial benefits of purchasing and operating Thermo King TriPac systems and the relatively short period of time in which the TriPac systems can pay for themselves, the company said.