Eaton eMobility introduces battery disconnect unit with circuit protection technology
Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business has introduced a battery disconnect unit (BDU) that can be combined with upgraded Breaktor circuit protection technology to provide circuit protection in electrified vehicles (EVs) while reducing overall complexity and cost, the company noted. When paired with the Breaktor circuit protection technology, which combines current switching and resettable bidirectional short-circuit protection
Decarbonization starts today: Quick thoughts from our visit with Cummins
Cummins is serious about sustainability. To prove it, they invited me out to their corporate headquarters to talk through the product plan and what Cummins calls “Destination Zero”–a path to zero carbon emissions powertrain options. The big takeaway was that Cummins isn’t going to wait for a single, perfect solution, quite possibly because there is
Breaking down the benefits of bi-directional EV charging, how it becomes a reality
The funny thing about new technology is that we instantly dream up use-cases that somehow become a reality instantly, in our minds at least. Consider bi-directional charging–the idea that you can take the energy stored in your EVs that are connected to a charger and then sell it back to the utility. Easy money, right?
Dayco launches heavy-duty serpentine kit for Detroit engines
Dayco has recently launched a line of heavy-duty serpentine belt kits featuring Dayco’s exclusive two-piece tensioner engineered with an outer and inner tensioner that cuts installation time by 50% compared to competitive products. Currently available to order for customers in the U.S. and Canada, there are six part numbers that cover approximately 650,000 VIO. These kits
JIT Truck Parts expands with Peterson lightning equipment offering
JIT Truck Parts has announced the addition of Peterson Manufacturing’s USA-made commercial vehicle and trailer LED lighting and wiring harness systems, into a growing category of lighting products. From OEMs to fleets to owner-operators, Peterson contributes to the industry with exterior, interior and work light LED lighting technology. The light-emitting diode (LED) lights are vibration
Don’t guess diesel engine air filter useful life—know it with Senzit
Trucks operate in harsh conditions—ragged roads, dusty trails, and long stretches of highway through untamed elements. The diesel engine filtration system—air, oil, fuel—is the first line of engine defense from unwanted contaminants. They work hard so that your equipment can work harder, and it’s imperative that you keep a close eye on engine filtration if
TravelCenters of America launches new TA Fleet universal credit card
TravelCenters of America Inc., a nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, announced the launch of TA Fleet Universal, a new fleet card payment program, powered by WEX Inc.’s global commerce platform. The new TA Fleet Universal card can be used at all 275 TA, Petro
Penske orders 750 Ford E-Transit electric cargo vans for its rental, leasing fleet
Penske Truck Leasing announced it has ordered 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans. The company is taking delivery of its first several vehicles in the next several weeks. The move follows successfully piloting the vehicles late last year. Penske’s first Ford E-Transit vehicles will be made available in Southern California with other locations around the U.S. phased
PRT Heavy Duty to exhibit at ‘The Group’ Annual Member Expo.
PRT Heavy Duty, manufacturers of shocks, struts and complete strut assemblies, will be exhibiting at Booth 105, in the “The Group” Annual Member Meeting and Expo. The company will be presenting an extensive portfolio of applications with more than 4600 OEM references of 100% gas-charged shocks for HD applications such as trucks, trailers, buses, commercial
BP taps Tritium’s EV chargers for multi-year contract (and how it could impact trucking)
Tritium DCFC Limited, a developer and manufacturer of direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles, has entered into a multi-year contract with BP for the supply of chargers and related services to support BP’s global EV charging network. This forms a step change in the strategic nature of the relationship between both companies, with
