Choose the right alternator for longer battery life
Fleets that have experienced problems with short-lived batteries would do well to rethink their choice of alternators.
Fan clutch choices and maintenance vital for fleets
Fan clutch choices and maintenance have never been more important.
APUs provide driver comfort without engines idling
Hypothetically, let’s say you’re manager of a trucking company in Vermont. Capitalizing on the insatiable demand for maple syrup that rages throughout the southeast United States, you maintain a lucrative seasonal business hauling freshly packaged bottles of the sweet treat to Atlanta, Ga., and returning with rolls of carpeting. Each 20-hour leg of the journey
Electrical systems and batteries
Strategies and devices to keep power available for cranking and other vehicle electrical loads
Managing hotel loads
Electrical power inverters are a popular solution for providing sleeper cab creature comforts for long haul drivers, but are they the best solution?
Meeting mobile power needs
In many light- and medium-duty operations, applications for mobile electric power have been expanding
Delco Remy alternator now offers up to 300 amps of power
Delco Remy said its high output alternator series now offers up to 300 amps of power for vehicles with high electrical loads. The 28SI, rated at 160, 180 and 200 amps, and the 40SI durable brushless model, in 240, 275 and 300 amps, provide high efficiency ratings, which translates to fewer engine horsepower requirements, resulting in substantial fuel savings, said the company.
Volvo D12 series engine now remanufactured in North America
Volvo Trucks North America now offers the Volvo D12 series engines as a North American remanufactured product. Remanufacturing the Volvo D12 in this market offers customers increased availability, faster delivery times and a significantly lower cost, the company said. The Volvo Reman Basic Engine delivers the reliability, durability and performance of all Volvo engines, backed with a two-year/unlimited mileage warranty.
Delco Remy introduces the 24SI HP Alternator
Delco Remy has introduced the 24SI HP alternator, which it calls an updated replacement for the model 19020310 with a multitude of new advanced engineering features. Delco Remy has made the 24SI HP with a dual internal fan (DIF) design that provides Maximum Cooling Technology. Dual fans mean greater air circulation over the alternator electronics. That allows the alternator to run at lower temperatures, which improves the operating efficiency and durability of the unit.
Reman options
Today’s remanufactured parts provide cost-effective alternatives for fleets