Evans waterless HD coolant fares well in independent testing
Recent testing with Emisstar LLC showed a reduction of 3.6% in CO2 emissions and a 4% fuel economy improvement. In addition, the test showed no measurable increase in oil and transmission fluid temperature or engine coolant loss.
Sprinter vans offer complete package
The success of the Sprinter commercial van has been attributed to its practical design, cargo capacity and low operating costs.
Utility announces largest single order of vans from Ryder
Ryder System has purchased 1,044 of Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.’s 4000D-X Composite dry vans, the largest single order to date. The order is the result of a full-service lease contract with CEVA Logistics.
Chevrolet, GMC now have single-source LPG option for cutaway vans
General Motors now offers a liquefied petroleum gas option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans. The company uses a one-stop-shop approach that delivers a vehicle with a complete LPG fuel system, which can then be upfitted to meet customer requirements.
Customized delivery vans help Edible Arrangements ‘go green’
The company uses customized vans with all-electric cooling, resulting in an anticipated diesel fuel savings of 27% over traditional vans, according to Thermo King. Edible Arrangements received the first-ever Thermo King “Energy Efficiency Leader Award.”
CNG and LPG versions of Chevy, GMC vans available for fleets
General Motors now offers fleet customers compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas-powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. The vans have specially designed engines for the gaseous fuels and come direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted, dedicated fuel system in place, the company said.
Chevy Express 2500 Vans chosen by Stanley Steemer
General Motors’ Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo vans have 225.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, and the extended wheelbase models offer 261.6 cubic feet of space. The Express Cargo 2500 also features standard passenger-side and rear swing-out doors that open wide for easy access. The model’s Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission and revised rear axles help improve low-rpm torque, highway fuel economy and overall drivability.
One-gallon HDTC containers available from Evans Cooling
Evans Cooling System now offers its Heavy Duty Thermal Coolant in a one-gallon container. The coolant, designed for vehicles and equipment powered by heavy-duty diesel engines, permits engines to operate safely at higher than conventional temperatures and enable fuel saving strategies that include higher temperature thermostats and reduced fan-on time.
New options for commercial glass carriers on Sprinter vans
MyGlassTruck.com, a division of Demountable Concepts Inc., announced the release of new optional equipment and features for its value line of aluminum glass carriers for Sprinter cargo vans. The company said these options were developed to make delivering and installing glass easier and more efficient for the growing number of glaziers using the popular Sprinter vehicle.
New Haas GPS tracker monitors temperature in refrigerated vans
Haas GPS has announced the availability of an advanced business tracker aimed at users of refrigeration vans. The new unit combines traditional business tracking information such as location, engine on/off, and speed violations, with automatic and on-demand real-time temperature reports. The system can be configured to send text message and e-mail alerts if thermal readings exceed the range set by managers, according to the maker.