Alliance Wireless Technologies and Advantage PressurePro launch integrated safety solution
Alliance Wireless Technologies Inc. (AWTI), provider of Third Eye Mobile Vision rear vision safety cameras, and Advantage PressurePro, maker of the PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring System, has introduced a safety solution that combines AWTI’s “Virtual In-Vehicle Information Display” (VIVID) module and PressurePro’s integrated tire pressure monitoring into an all-in-one solution.
Class 8 diesel fuel economy ideas
As co-holder of the Shell Mileage Marathon fuel economy record, I’ve gained some experience with vehicular fuel economy. This month I’ll use that experience to stimulate thoughts on Class 8 truck mileage.
Isuzu Truck introduces first low cab forward, gas-powered crew cab
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. said it has made available the industry’s first gas-powered, low cab-forward crew cab truck. The new model features a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine with 325 HP and a Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and overdrive.
2008 Isuzu N-Series gas-powered trucks now available
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced the availability of its 2008 gas-powered Isuzu N-Series low cab forward trucks. The new model features the Vortec 6.0L V8 engine with 325 HP (up from 300 HP previously) and a Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and overdrive.
Test Bed
By evaluating biodiesel in its operation, Decker Truck Line is finding answers to questions that could benefit the entire trucking industry
Rearview Systems introduces the highest G-force rated LCD display for multiple viewing in the commercial truck market
To meet rapidly changing market requirements, REARVIEW SYSTEMS announces the new STM-704QHD 7-in. Color high-resolution LCD display with the widescreen 16:9 format. This rugged flat panel display has a built in 4 camera switcher and multi-screen capabilities and has been certified to perform to12G-force vibration.
Voice issues back-up warning alarm
Mobile Awareness, a provider of transportation safety products, announced the release of a new speech-enunciating vehicle back-up warning alarm called SafetyVOICE.
International introduces new technology for 8600
International Truck and Engine Corp. demonstrated a new tire and battery monitoring technology that will be introduced on its International 8600 model, used primarily by regional haul fleets.
Spec’ing for Safety Rear-Vision Technologies
Backing accidents are quite common, according to David Money, technical director, transportation services, at Liberty Mutual Group’s Research Institute for Safety. “They account for 15 percent of all commercial motor vehicle accidents,” he says, “and while less expensive than other types of accidents because they generally happen at slow speeds, their frequency and the potential for serious consequences make it imperative to provide drivers with the best-possible visibility when backing.”