ZF, WABCO introduce Evasive Maneuver Assist technology
WABCO Holdings Inc. and ZF have announced a joint prototype of Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA), a new collision avoidance technology for commercial vehicles. Jointly developed by WABCO and ZF, the Evasive Maneuver Assist combines WABCO’s OnGuardACTIVE collision mitigation system technology with ZF’s active steering technology, and marks yet another step toward enabling autonomous driving in
Weighing in on trailer spring suspension TCO
Increased payload and trailer uptime are prime factors in determining the total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation when considering a suspension system. Tried and true spring suspensions have been serving trailers well years and for good reason: The initial lower acquisition and maintenance costs of yesteryear are now married to continued improvement in mechanical spring
ACT Research study analyzes commercial vehicle engine market
Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research and Rhein Associates have announced the inaugural publication of a new cooperative venture, the N.A. On-Highway CV Engine Outlook report. The Engine Outlook, available now, is designed to present historical trends, current activity and forecasts of engine demand in on-highway commercial vehicles. The report analyzes major trends in engine displacement, engine
Fleet Advantage establishes safety committee
Fleet Advantage has announced the establishment of a new safety committee dedicated to providing insight and overseeing critical safety-related programs for the fleet transportation industry and Fleet Advantage clients. The Fleet Advantage Safety Committee includes tenured transportation professionals with specific experience to advise fleet managers on various safety-related topics. The committee was launched in coordination with the National
Finding the right truck tire balance with IMI
For 42 years, Pennsylvania-based IMI has worked on wheel balancing products for truck tires, most prominently its Equal balancer. Now, the company has released an enhanced version of that product, known as Equal Flexx. Fleet Equipment visited IMI headquarters in Chambersburg, Pa., to take a look at the Equal Flexx wheel balancer, a powder which
Watch: Finding the right truck tire balance with IMI
A look at IMI’s recently released its Equal Flexx wheel balancer, which reduces wheel end vibration and improves fuel economy and cost efficiency. Watch the full video here.
Continental launches Ameristeel tire line
Continental Tire the Americas is launching a new line of commercial vehicle tires, which will be known as Ameristeel by General Tire. “We’re very excited to offer a line of products for our customers who want a balance of both affordability and performance to suit their needs,” said Alex Chmiel, marketing director for commercial vehicles tires
Dana introduces rugged 44 front axle
Dana Holding Corp. has introduced the Dana 44 front axle to its Crate Axle program. The new offering delivers extreme performance for a variety of applications, including off-road vehicles, forklifts, pickup trucks, pushback tugs, rock crawler buggys and small mining shovels, according to Dana. “The overwhelming market reception of the Ultimate Dana 44 axle—a new bolt-in
The 48-volt revolution
Fleet managers have long struggled to find ways to increase fuel efficiency. Today’s trucks are the most sophisticated trucks to date; there are still efficiency gains to be found, but fleet managers might have to adjust how they think about where to find those gains, including rethinking some old truck traditions. Take electrical systems, for
Bridgestone releases all-position retread for refuse applications
Bridgestone Americas has announced the launch of its new Bandag BRM3 retread. The Bandag BRM3 retread, which features a proprietary compound and advanced tread design, is engineered to deliver a balance of long wear, durability and traction and is designed to be used as an all-position tire in the refuse industry, the company said. “Bridgestone continues
