Alternative powertrain technologies for trucks
Not surprisingly, alternative powertrain technologies were very popular during the recent Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), where 100 fleet managers from over 50 investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors from across the U.S., Canada and South America were joined by representatives of more than 100 industry suppliers. The EUFMC Equipment Demonstration featured
We need a national energy policy – NOW
Developing sources of energy sufficient enough to provide for our nation’s needs is very serious business. Yet we are one of the few developed nations in the world without a succinct energy policy. We don’t seem to realize we are in direct competition with the Chinese for valuable resources on our own soil! Instead, I
Understanding the use of alternative fuels for fleets
As the use of alternative fuel powered light- and medium-duty trucks rises, fleet managers are applying proven management techniques to monitor and validate their choices. Thanks to a new partnership between CALSTART and Utilimarc, interested fleets now have available a very valuable resource for up-to-date information on these technologies, and for benchmarking their performance. CALSTART,
Navistar showcases TerraStar alternative fuel vehicles
Navistar recently introduced the all-new International TerraStar Class 4/5 medium-duty truck, the Class 2-3c all-electric eStar truck and an International DuraStar medium-duty truck equipped with a natural gas conversion powertrain.
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels
IMI offers new alternative to lead weights
International Marketing Inc. (IMI) offers a variety of alternatives to lead weights that deliver superior performance while eliminating the use of harmful materials, the company said. Since 1989, IMI has offered EQUAL, an internal balancing compound and a vibration reduction alternative to lead weights for heavy-duty trucks. In instances when an internal balancing compound cannot be deployed, IMI’s newly introduced XACTBalance-180s deliver a better ride and fuel economy benefit, the company said.
New Recaptured Energy Technologies system can be retrofit
Recaptured Energy Technologies has developed a new hydraulic braking and propulsion system for fleet, commercial and transit vehicles that can be retrofit to existing vehicles. The system captures wasted brake energy from frequent braking and converts it to an auxiliary source of energy to power the vehicle, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing harmful emissions, its maker said.
Application Specific: Alternatively Powered Vehicles
During the recent Hybrid Truck & Alternative Fuels Ride-and-Drive held at The Work Truck Show 2008, attendees had the opportunity to test drive as many as 14 new hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs).
Versitex offers alternative to FRP
A new laminated thermoplastic composite sheet from U.S. Liner Co. is designed for truck body and truck trailer applications, including refrigerated wall panels, scuff liners and dry freight walls. Called Versitex, it provides twice the impact protection of conventional fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) panels, is lighter in weight and costs less, the company said.