Hino expands COE offerings
A new 2014 model year Class 5 cabover from Hino Trucks will arrive at dealers in June 2013. The 195 Double Cab COE is offered in the diesel model 195DC and the diesel-electric hybrid model 195h-DC.
Phillips Industries presents corrosion protection solution
Designed to fight corrosion build up in commercial vehicle electrical systems, the Phillips STA-DRY QCMS2 (Quick Connect Modular System) expands the company’s line of STA-DRY sockets, plugs, nose boxes, terminals, and electrical harnesses.
Innovative solutions
D&D Sexton is adopting technologies that are reducing idle time and fuel costs.
Flex Power adds versatility to Carrier Transicold Vector units
With the launch of its new Flex Power dual-voltage option, Carrier Transicold said it has further improved refrigerated operations by enabling its Vector trailer refrigeration units to now use either low- or high-voltage power sources when parked for loading, unloading or staging.
Alternate fuels selection needs intelligent thinking
We need to quickly choose fuel alternatives that make financial sense for all in the U.S. so we can be cost-effective with future research expenditures.
New Class 5 models arrive at Hino dealerships
The Novi, Mich.-based Toyota Group company, which assembles, sells and services a lineup of Class 5 through 7 trucks in the U.S., recently introduced its Class 5 cabovers to the U.S. market.
Hino Trucks approved for California HVIP
Hino Trucks said its 2013 model year Class 5 195h diesel electric cab-over has been approved by the California Air Resources Board and is eligible for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
Auxiliary Power Unit Update
APUs are becoming commonplace, with more and more fleets either installing aftermarket units or opting for factory-installed units when ordering new trucks.
Go from clean to green
Although truck maintenance shops do not usually generate large quantities of hazardous waste, most locations do generate some, which needs to be handled correctly.
DHL Express to launch 100 alternative fuel delivery vans
DHL Express is fielding a fleet of 100 vans fueled by propane autogas in California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. The express services provider has purchased the Ford E-250 cargo vans equipped with a Roush CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system.