Phillips details R&D expansion efforts
Under the leadership of Dan Forthoffer, corporate director of R&D, Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect are transforming their R&D capabilities to meet the current and future challenges facing vehicle operators in the evolving transportation industry, the company noted in a recent press release. This expanded initiative supports Phillips Industries, Phillips Connect, and Phillips Europe, and works collaboratively across all
Cummins, Chevron announce hydrogen collaboration
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Cummins Inc. announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The MOU provides the framework for Chevron and Cummins to initially collaborate on four main objectives: advancing public policy that promotes hydrogen as a decarbonizing
TE Connectivity highlights IPT-HD power bolt high-voltage connector with new shielding design
With the global drive to protect the environment and conserve energy, alternatives to fossil fuel are spearheading the demand for advanced, alternative energy vehicles. After years of development, manufacturers are continually looking for ways to ensure the quality and safety of hybrid and electric vehicles—especially for vibration and shielding performance. To meet this demand, TE
What’s your fleet’s sustainability responsibility?
As the electric trucks rollout continues and talk of hydrogen-fueled trucks gains ground, the conversation is slowly shifting from truck technology to a fleet’s sustainability strategy. Electric trucks are fun, but fun isn’t a business case. The OEM development and fleet adoption of electric trucks are the first step toward a greater industry sustainability goal.
Watch: Dealing with the coming changes to the trucking industry
Fleet Equipment‘s Future Focus series takes a look at the coming changes to the trucking industry in the form of electrification and alternative energy sources, and what some companies are doing to adapt to the changing times. In part one, Senior Editor Alex Crissey talks with Cummins on the coming changes to the trucking industry
Dealing with the coming changes to the fuel industry
Inertia is a powerful motivator. When extreme changes are on the horizon, the easiest thing to do by is to ignore them and keep doing what you’ve been doing. “That’s the way it’s always been” is a phrase that has inhibited progress in many areas. But not everyone is content with waiting for inertia, easy
Peterbilt showcases advanced technologies
During the annual Energy Summit and Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute, Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed the SuperTruck advanced concept vehicle it is developing with Cummins Inc. through a U.S. Department of Energy program.
Ryder switches to natural gas-powered tractors inSoCal
A partnership project with government agencies and Freightliner has lead to the deployment of natural gas-powered vehicles in Southern California. In what is being described as a “groundbreaking, innovative and large-scale natural gas truck deployment project,” Ryder System Inc. has begun fielding 182 NG-powered tractors in its SoCal operations network. The order is part of
General Motors enters new fleet territory
Citing the growth and expansion of the compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) infrastructure in key fleet markets, General Motors has continued finalizing plans for its new offering of CNG- and LPG-powered versions of its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. GM’s new powertrain options for the 2011 model year vehicles
Verizon purchases 576 Chevrolet hybrid pickups for its green fleet
Verizon purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids, which the company will deploy in urban areas in various markets. The trucks, which blend an internal combustion engine with battery-powered electric motors, deliver up to a 40% improvement in city fuel economy. It is powered by the standard Vortec 6.0L V8 engine delivering 332 HP and 367 ft./lbs. of torque, with a towing capacity of 6,100 lbs. (2WD) or 5,900 lbs. (4×4), GM said.