Designed for fuel economy
Engine manufacturers have made great strides in improving fuel economy, but fleet managers must also do their jobs writing specs to take advantage of the fuel saving potential of new designs.
Electrical connections and inverters
Suppliers have introduced new products aimed at addressing lingering concerns due to corrosion in electrical systems
Idling reduction
An overview of technologies designed to help fleets reduce idling of heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Maintaining truck bodies and trailers
…as well as doors, liftgates, paints and finishes
Newer truck engines place a greater demand on coolants
Cooling systems provide vital protection for modern engines, but SCR and EGR systems needed to meet stricter emissions standards have put new stresses on cooling systems.
Racor introduces P-Series modules
Parker Hannifin’s Racor Division introduced P-Series Fuel Conditioning Modules, which were developed for installation on any diesel engine fuel injection system. Equipped with state-of-the-art fuel pumps with DC motors, the modular fuel filter/water separator incorporates low-pressure fuel system components into a single package.
Avoiding fleet electrical system problems
It has been estimated that 25% of general shop repairs are related to
electrical systems – but these repairs can be avoided.
Full-service leasing still a strong option under proposed accounting rules
Sometime between the middle and the end of 2011, the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board are expected to issue new lease accounting standards. These new standards will impact the financial statement presentation of leases. The biggest expected change is elimination of off-balance sheet treatment of leases currently classified as
Cole Hersee Co. introduces master battery disconnect switch
Cole Hersee Co., a manufacturer of heavy-duty electrical, electronic and digital products for the vehicle industry, introduced its new Master Battery Disconnect Switch (Part No. 75920), which the company said cuts off all battery power from the vehicle electrical system.
According to the maker, the master battery disconnect switch also provides an effective emergency power cutoff, protecting vehicles from tampering, theft and battery drain. The switch also provides service personnel with an extra level of safety, protecting them from hazards, and can be locked-out or tagged-out to satisfy OSHA requirements for energy isolation, Cole Hersee added.
Selco introduces LED assemblies
Selco Products Co. has expanded its product offering to include the new CL Series LED lighting assemblies.