Mainstay Fuel Technologies introduces CNG fuel storage and delivery system
Mainstay Fuel Technologies introduces its back-of-cab on-board CNG fuel storage and delivery system. Utilizing Type IV cylinders and related technology, the systems have wide range capabilities, allow for faster, more efficient fills and incorporate robust safety features. They include: Stored capacity: 165 DGE; Range in miles from 650–800; Frame design and tank array offers balance
Driving to maximize fuel economy
While working at Shell Oil Co.’s Wood River Research facilities, my engineering team was tasked with determining relationships between gasoline composition and drivability and fuel economy. This would be much easier today due to the impressive electronic devices available, but in 1969, we had to do things the hard way. I developed a cyclical operational
What you need to know before making alternative fuel purchase decisions
When figuring out the right questions to ask, perhaps it’s important to start with what not to ask. “Price is important, even when fuel prices are low,” says Paul Shaffer, vice president and managing director of Dallas operations at Westport Innovations, the natural gas engine and vehicle maker, “but there are other critical things to
Roush CleanTech develops propane autogas fuel system for the Ford F-750
Roush CleanTech has developed a propane autogas fuel system for the Ford F-750 chassis that the company says costs less than similar diesel counterparts. Operating up to 33,000 GVWR, the company says that the model was created in response to the growing demand for an autogas-fueled medium-duty chassis for bobtail applications, cylinder delivery trucks, and
The importance of being proactive during alternative fuel tank specification
What are the questions should be posed to a fuel system integrator regarding fuel tanks during the specification process? Here are three to consider.
Biodiesel ranks first among fleets for alt fuel use, survey says
According to the NTEA’s Fleet Purchasing Outlook study, biodiesel is now the most commonly used alternative fuel option on the market. Survey data shows 18% of fleets use biodiesel now, up from 15% in 2015. Biodiesel also came in first in the survey in terms of future interest. “The evolution of alternative fuel technologies is
Valvoline introduces Cobalt Grease for extreme environments
Valvoline is introducing Valvoline Cobalt Grease with Pressure Activated Technology, a new grease with a unique viscosity delivery system. Valvoline Cobalt Grease reduces friction and can handle heat in extreme environments, according to the company, who added that the Pressure Activated Technology allows Valvoline Cobalt Grease to deliver ISO 1000 lubricating fluid, ensuring EP protection and sufficient film
Vnomics debuts True Fuel analytics tool
Vnomics Corp. has debuted its True Fuel fuel optimization solution. The patented, standalone system significantly improves fuel economy through real-time driver coaching and precise, comprehensive fuel use analytics for fleet managers, according to the company. “True Fuel is the result of customer feedback and our commitment to the transportation industry to provide a driver coaching and fuel
Have cameras, will travel
The sun splashes a glare across my laptop screen as the 600-MPH soaring cattle cannon crosses the country. The Kinks’ This Time Tomorrow drowns out the drumming of the engines and fuels dreams of the Fleet Equipment staff’s next adventure. The trucking industry is a market in motion. It’s true, the FE crew travels a
California’s latest regulating nightmare
Sometimes our states meddle in areas where they shouldn’t be meddling; California has a history, of which they are very proud, of doing just that. One of the proposals of the FAST Act, which was struck down, was to prevent states from writing requirements that preempted applicable federal standards. This proposal didn’t make the cut,
