Tritium unveils scalable electric vehicle charging platform
Tritium says it has unveiled the first platform to enable scalable electric vehicle charging networks anywhere in the world, with the launch of its MSC hardware platform. The MSC (modular scalable charging) hardware platform provides customers with the flexibility to increase the power level of their charger as EV charging capabilities advance, and “pay as
Preventive maintenance truck tips for automatic slack adjusters
Time and miles: Both seem to roll by more quickly than we realize. Consider six months, 1,800 operating hours, or 50,000 miles – for many working trucks and truck drivers, those aren’t long intervals: But they’re key markers for a piece of basic wheel-end preventive maintenance that’s too often overlooked. This installment of the Bendix
Alliance Parts adds new locations, product lines
Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has recently opened several new locations, including its 100th location in Lexington, South Carolina. Alliance Parts’ retail footprint is complemented by an increasing portfolio of parts. Recently opened Alliance Parts retail channels include locations at the following dealerships: Boston Freightliner in Brockton, Mass.; Camions B
IMI releases Norgren battery conditioning valve for electric vehicles
IMI Precision Engineering has released its Norgren battery conditioning valve, a three-way motorized valve that proportionally distributes coolant to ensure lithium-ion batteries are operating under optimum thermal conditions. The IMI Norgren battery conditioning valve utilizes motorized ball valve technology and offers excellent flow characteristic with proportional diversion of coolant based on the operating conditions of
Dana starts production of Spicer Electrified e-axle for commercial trucks
Dana Inc. announced today the start of production of its Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle for Class 4 and 5 commercial fleet applications. The e-Axle will be available for ordering by vehicle manufacturers in the third quarter of 2020. Designed for medium-duty truck and bus applications, the e-S9000r is based on the proven and widely specified
Fleet profile: Texas-based Alan Ritchey is focused on delivering the best possible value to customers
Meeting customer requirements is nothing new for Alan Ritchey Inc. (ARI). While the Valley View, Texas-based family owned and operated carrier provides services in several government, industrial, agriculture, energy and transportation sectors from coast to coast, since it was founded in 1964 it has served as a contract mail hauler for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Western Star brings tough to technology
Just because a job is hard doesn’t mean that the solution has to be. The Western Star team tackles it from all angles.
Commercial vehicle battery testing and maintenance
It is critical that vehicle electrical systems have a stable voltage supply, and the battery plays a big part in this.
ASA Electronics introduces new Voyager camera
ASA Electronics is adding the VCMS20B full color camera to its line of heavy-duty Voyager observation equipment. According to the company, the VCMS20B uses a 1/3-in. CMOS sensor and 19 LED lights to help deliver a high-quality, full-color image even in low-light conditions. Other features include aluminum housing that is corrosion resistant with an IP69K waterproof rating
Bendix updates service interval recommendations for air dryer cartridges
As part of the Bendix Tech Tips Series, Bendix offers new guidelines and service interval recommendations across its range of air dryer cartridges. These updates reflect the results of extensive real-world testing and customer input from a wide array of vehicle applications, as well as a growing number of aftermarket replacement choices, according to the
