Cautious optimism about biodiesel
One of the privileges of being old is that I can be a bit of a curmudgeon. So, this month I’d like to pick on biodiesel a little.
Columbus was wrong
I recently returned from the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Associationannual Heavy Duty Dialogue meeting and have discovered that what Ilearned in school was in error. Columbus had it all wrong. The world isin fact flat.
The business side of biodiesel, ethanol
When we pick up a newspaper or magazine today, we see articles about emissions. It seems as if our entire world economy revolves around emissions reduction. That’s because it has become big business.
Racor offers Lift Pump Filter
Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. released the Lift Pump Filter (LPF), which is designed for applications where the fuel tank is lower than the engine.
Clean diesels are winning
Improved emissions,good performance add to appeal
Brown goes green
UPS is investing heavily in alternative fuel-powered delivery vehicles
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Gates introduces energy-saving products
Gates Corp., long known as a non-tire rubber company, announced three new complete system solutions in their Energy Saving product line at the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association Ride and Drive event in Washington D.C.
Paying off
Under the direction of George Survant, a highly effective fleet services operation is helping ensure success at Florida Power & Light Co.
Volvo Group unveils hybrid technology
The Volvo Group presents an efficient hybrid solution for heavy vehicles, which offers fuel savings up to 35 percent, the company said.