LEDs: Lighting the way in today’s fleets
LED lights are more expensive up front, but according to lighting experts, buyers get their money’s worth. The good news is that LED lighting products typically last many times longer than their incandescent counterparts, but they are also about twice the cost. Luckily, the ROI is easy to see. “LED lighting technology has become standard
Solar: Charged batteries and more full fuel tanks
Fleet owners and managers are under pressure to control costs, improve productivity and abide by anti-idle regulations, and solar technology is proving to be a viable solution to the growing list of challenges. Today’s solar solutions are an integral part of non-refrigerated and refrigerated fleet operations within the transport industry. When fleets integrate solar products,
Truck electrification: ‘You’re not late, but you’re not early’
As electrification makes its way into heavy-duty truck drivelines, the integration of the truck’s components will go even deeper than we see in today’s powertrains. It’s a result of moving to one electrical-power infrastructure as opposed to today’s trucks, which draw from diesel power to provide electrical energy. “Any type of all-electric vehicle is its
The fuel of the future? How hydrogen trucks could get their infrastructure
Many alternative energies are exciting to dream about, but you go crashing back to reality when confronted with one word: infrastructure. The “how” of putting together a network of charging stations for electric cars and trucks or hydrogen fueling stations is always much more difficult than the “how” of making those trucks available in the
Eaton establishes eMobility business to work on electrification
Eaton has created a new eMobility business aimed at addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies, the company announced. According to Eaton, the eMobility business will focus on intelligent power electronics, power systems, and advanced power distribution and circuit protection. eMobility was formed by combining products, expertise and manufacturing capabilities from Eaton’s electrical and
Power source: The importance of axles in hybrid and electric trucks
Electrification is the story of the year in the trucking world. From Cummins to Fuso to Chanje to Tesla, serious moves were made by various OEMs to begin the process of bringing what was previously a theoretical concept to the real world. No one can deny that electrification is coming. With new priorities for OEMs
International Truck launches severe service HV Series
International Truck launched the International HV Series at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. HV Series is the first severe service truck available with the International A26 12.4L big bore engine and designed to deliver power, improved driver-features, and reliability for a range of vocational applications, the OEM stated. The HV Series interior was crafted
Bendix outlines recommended procedures for flood-damaged air brake systems
In countless ways, this hurricane season’s extensive and severe flooding has been devastating for people and property. With truck drivers and the trucking industry so vital to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in these areas, it’s important to keep tractors and trailers in safe operating condition and help avoid future issues if they’ve been exposed
Tools, training that ensure shops and technicians know today’s advanced trucks
“Today’s trucks are built from such a variety of components that a diagnostic and repair solution covering all makes and models has become a necessity for fleets,” says Shane Gilliam, vice president of sales at Noregon Systems. “Today’s tools need to be standalone solutions for day-to-day use but also integrate with OEM applications for increased
Power outage prevention: How fleets can combat the growing problem of hotel loads
When we talk about parasitic loads, we are quick to point the finger at drivers and their expectations of home-away-from-home creature comforts. That means TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, game systems and DVD players—all of which end up putting significant strain on a truck’s battery and electrical system. However, there are other power-hungry parasitic monsters lurking within
