Merchants Fleet hires AI expert Suzannah Hicks
Merchants Fleet says Hicks will work to implement AI-driven solutions to optimize operations, enhance efficiency and drive cost savings for the company and clients.
Hino Trucks announces all-inclusive dealer-offered fleet electrification enablement
Hino Trucks is introducing the Hino INCLUSEV, a portfolio of end-to-end electric vehicle [EV] enablement solutions exclusively available from Hino’s nationwide dealer network. Hino INCLUSEV includes customer EV consulting, intelligent charging solutions, warrantied infrastructure, Hino electric trucks in development, 24/7 customer service, and the industry’s first complete bundled financing product. This program is enabled by
Clarience Technologies, Wabash launch trailer applications technology alliance
Clarience Technologies and Wabash have launched a new technology alliance focused on trailer applications, including new advanced connectivity applications that will be essential as electric and autonomous vehicles come to market. As a first step, Road Ready advanced trailer telematics systems will become standard equipment on all Wabash dealer stock trailers. Michigan-based Clarience Technologies is
Vehicle supplier industry applauds support of national competitiveness legislation
Below is a statement from Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) President & CEO Bill Long on the U.S. Senate passing S. 1260, the Endless Frontier Act: “MEMA members are very pleased that S.1260, the Endless Frontier Act, passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate. Thank you, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and
Kinedyne expands Prattville, Alabama operation with distribution facility
Kinedyne LLC’s newest distribution facility is fully operational, expanding the company’s Prattville, Alabama operation.
Let’s talk progress!
Some of you may recall the iconic drawings of detective Dick Tracy, of comic book fame, talking into his wristwatch—most likely relaying valuable information back to headquarters. I doubt that when those drawings were penned anyone looking at them thought that some day we’d have the capability to talk into wristwatch type-devices. Yet here we
Solar idle solutions
If you’re looking for a unique idle-reduction solution, eNow has developed a solar power offering specifically for the transportation industry. eNow’s solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are mounted on top of a vehicle’s roof to capture sunlight and convert it to direct current (DC) electricity. The DC electricity goes to a solar charge controller, which maximizes
Implementing idling-reduction solutions to save money, meet regulations
As truck equipment advances to meet high-efficiency expectations, increased regulations demand more attention from fleet managers who already have their hands full meeting schedules and keeping trucks running. Idle regulations, for example, can be one of the most challenging regulations to keep up with, as they vary from city to city and state to state.
Mitsubishi Fuso to offer solar power option
Through a new strategic partnership with eNow, Canter FE/FG Series medium-duty trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) will be available with a range of solar-based auxiliary power system options.
Bergstrom partners with solar energy solutions company
Fleets will soon be able to power Bergstrom Nite no-idle systems using solar-based auxiliary power systems thanks to a strategic partnership between Bergstrom and eNow. Both companies will market their CARB-approved complimentary products in North America.