XL launches hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup
XL has unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric Ford Super Duty F-250 pickup truck. According to initial assessment, XL is reporting that the XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon (MPG) over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% during normal operation. These numbers
Ford introduces new F-600 Super Duty, updates commercial vehicle lineup
Ford has introduced the new F-600 Super Duty chassis cab, a Class 6 truck with a maximum GVWR of 22,000 lbs. According to Ford, the new truck was designed to provide a midpoint between its F-550 and F-650 offerings. Although the overall vehicle is the same size as an F-550, the F-600 uses upgraded driveline
Tenneco launches Monroe magnum loaded strut assemblies for half-ton pickup trucks
Tenneco has launched a new line of Monroe Magnum loaded strut assemblies for half-ton pickup trucks. Components of the new line of loaded strut assemblies include: a gas-charged Monroe Magnum strut featuring 10-stage, acceleration-sensitive damping technology (most applications), chrome piston rod and PTFE-coated bearing; a variable-rate coil spring; OE-style upper strut mount and bearing; enhanced-design
Ford says it will electrify the F-150, Super Duty
Ford Motor Co. is planning to launch full battery-electric F-150 and Super Duty pickups, company officials told investment analysts recently, according to a report from the Detroit News. According to the report, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, said, “We’re going to be electrifying the F-Series, both battery-electric and hybrid. And we’re doing the
Transfer Flow releases 55-gallon diesel fuel tank for GM/Chevy trucks
Transfer Flow has introduced a new 55-gal. midship replacement fuel tank for 2017–19 GM/Chevy 2500/3500 crew cab short bed diesel trucks. Features of the product highlighted by the company include: Recommended for drivers who want to maximize their fuel capacity and driving range without sacrificing truck bed space Tank sits above the differential: no skid
Transfer Flow debuts new Ford and GM replacement fuel tank systems
Transfer Flow has debuted a new 50-gal. replacement fuel tank system for Ford’s 2018 F-150 Power Stroke diesel, and a new 55-gal. replacement fuel tank system for 2017-19 GM/Chevy 2500/3500 diesel pickups. Transfer Flow also announced the company’s first project vehicle, The Compass. The company describes the Compass as follows: “a 2018 Ford F-150 Power
Daimler Trucks partnering with Proterra on electric vehicles
Daimler Trucks & Buses is investing in electric bus and transport company Proterra Inc. In conjunction with the investment, Proterra and Daimler have entered into an agreement to explore the electrification of select Daimler heavy-duty vehicles. The first of these efforts will be to explore potential synergies with Daimler’s Thomas Built Buses division by bringing
XL’s electrified Ford F-250 earns California Air Resources Board approval
XL announced it has received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in California. According to the company, upfitting the 2018 Ford F-250 with the XLH hybrid electric system can lead to as much as a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency, along with accompanying reductions in CO2 emissions. “The
More medium-duty electric trucks are coming to market
When Mark Smith, program manager of technology integration with the Vehicle Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, spoke on the subject of fleet electrification at the recent Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, part of his presentation covered the 21st Century Truck Partnership. The 21CTP, he noted,
Hino Trucks celebrates 10th annual Master Elite Service Skills competition
Hino Trucks announced the winner of their Service Skills Competition during an awards ceremony at the University of Michigan celebrating the tenth annual event. The competition highlights the hard work and dedication of Hino’s Master Elite Technicians from across the country. After a national qualification round to establish 24 finalists, and a day of live
