AMN Drivetime Quick Hit: AAPEX 2022
Check out this fun and fast-paced conversation with Bill Hanvey and Paul McCarthy as the countdown to AAPEX 2022 begins. Just in case you weren’t already excited for AAPEX 2022, this AMN Drivetime Quick Hit conversation with Auto Care’s Bill Hanvey and AASA’s Paul McCarthy, co-owners of the AAPEX show, will get you pumped up
Equipment finance sector new business volume down 1% y/y, up 10% m/m
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for June was $10.3 billion, down 1 percent year-over-year from new business volume in June 2021. Volume was up 10 percent from
Ten questions before adding battery electric trucks to your fleet
So, you’ve done the research to determine the right battery electric trucks for your fleet, but equally as important is knowing your charging needs. That’s right, we’re talking about charging today, not about battery electric trucks at all! Because incorporating electric trucks into your fleet would be like taking delivery of 15,000 gallons of water
An electric powertrain truck doesn’t have to mean plugging in
When you say the word “hybrid” fleet manager faces tend to scrunch up with incredulity. Now say “hydrogen fuel cells” and eyebrows raise and heads nod and the questions start coming. How is this fair? In today’s trucking world that’s driving slow and steady toward increased electrification, it can be overlooked that the “what if”
Penske Truck Leasing dedicates diesel training classroom at WyoTech in Wyoming
Penske Truck Leasing recently held a dedication ceremony at the WyoTech campus in Laramie, Wyoming, as the company branded a diesel training classroom. The classroom will be utilized for hands-on diesel technology training, which introduces students to various training such as diagnostics, fuel and engine exhaust system, maintenance and repair, industry certifications and career opportunities in the industry. Over the last
GM to expand hydrogen fuel cell technology, here’s our take
General Motors has announced new commercial applications of its Hydrotec fuel cell technology. Hydrotec projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation. GM is planning multiple Hydrotec-based power generators, all powered by GM’s Generation 2 Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes,
Photo gallery: Kenworth zero-emissions electric truck test drive
Kenworth’s battery powered electric trucks were lined up outside of the PACCAR Innovation Center, nestled in the middle of Silicon Valley, and were charged up, ready to roll. I was on hand to kick the tires (figuratively) and take a ride (literally) in the Class 8 T680E and medium-duty Kenworth K270E cabover. I also took
Tires for Vehicles with Extended Life Cycles
Due to a shortage of new commercial vehicles brought on by the pandemic, fleet managers are extending the life cycles of their existing vehicles. In a July Autosphere article Stretched Utilization on Fleet Lifecycles, Chris Hill, wrote, “Fleet managers are responding to the lack of new vehicles by extending the lives of those they currently
Michelin rolls out two new trailer retreads
Michelin North America Inc. is launching two new pre-mold retreads to broaden its lineup of tire retread technologies. The Michelin X Multi T-SA pre-mold retread is designed to address the scrub and stresses in spread axle and tag axle applications while also providing superior mileage performance in regional and super-regional operations. The Michelin X One
How electrification will change your service operation
One of the most promising pieces of good news to come out of 2020 was the announcement of the availability of multiple medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. OEMs like Daimler, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt and Volvo all announced battery electric trucks that are either available now or will be in the foreseeable future, and several of
