Discussing the lubrication needs of internal combustion engines
Natural gas and hydrogen combustion engines need lube love too.
Back to Basics: Truck fuel economy, maintenance strategies to combat supply chain issues, rising fuel cost
Today’s fuel prices have re-introduced a bevy of asset management challenges for fleets that significantly impact the bottom line of every fleet organization. This is especially a concern since fuel is the largest component of total cost of ownership (TCO) for any fleet. While it is challenging to procure new trucks, it’s equally important to
Where fleets could lose money with electric trucks
Fuel prices are high, so naturally, you’re probably looking into integrating electric trucks into your fleet so you can save some cheddar at the fuel pump. But here’s the problem: It’s possible that trading that fuel line for a plug isn’t doing yourself any favors. If you’ve done any research into electric trucks, you’ve no
Volvo Trucks touts VNR Electric sales, Volvo Energy infrastructure, battery circularity initiatives
At a press conference held during ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., Volvo Trucks North America touted a pair of customer orders for its VNR Electric truck and provided an overview of Volvo Energy infrastructure development and “battery circularity.” NFI Industries—a leading third-party supply chain solutions provider—is increasing its investment in electromobility solutions with its
Balancing today’s diesel truck demands with tomorrow’s EV potential
“If you can’t get excited about the future of trucking, you must be dead.” Daimler Truck N.A. CEO and President John O’Leary has a point. Every aspect of trucking is exciting right now, but that excitement is spread across the emotional spectrum. Electric and automated trucks awaken the imagination as fleets usher in the beginning
Volvo Trucks N.A. pres. talks electric truck service, the Daimler/Volvo JV
You got the high-level view of Volvo’s decarbonization efforts, both diesel and electric, in our exclusive executive interview story with Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. But Peter and I spent much of our time together in the weeds, talking about the nitty-gritty details of early electric truck adopters, the EV service and
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
Trucking is moving toward zero emissions (and three other takeaways from ACT Expo)
You know what phrase you didn’t hear at ACT Expo this year? “Alternative fuels.” There was plenty of talk of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and natural gas, but OEMs, fleets, suppliers and “as-a-service” providers talked about those technologies as true pathways toward a zero-emissions future. They weren’t “alternatives;” they’re options. And the prevailing theme
Understanding electric truck charging needs and choices
Clarity is finally coming to commercial electric truck charging infrastructure decisions. With electric trucks available for order and on their way to delivery, the application of those trucks has been demystified. As more fleets put in charging infrastructure, the process will become more apparent and approachable. Here at Fleet Equipment, we’ve charted the charging station
How long should you be running your trucks?
New truck demand continues to boom as production challenges continue to loom. The evolution of truck technology is the constant—improved safety systems and improved efficiency all add up to savings. Pre-pandemic, a four- to five-year new truck lifecycle was common among carriers, but that’s starting to change as fleets take a long, hard look at
