NTEA and MATS roundup
Two of the industry’s largest truck shows took place recently, the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. We take a look at all of the new equipment on display at each show.
2012 Chevy Silverado has WiFi for in-cab offices
Chevy WiFi powered by Autonet Mobile requires no special hardware, can support several devices at once and is designed to provide uninterrupted Internet and video streaming. It can be used while the vehicle is in motion or parked.
Alliance Truck Parts announces all makes radiator line
Alliance Truck Parts now offers radiator replacements for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The replacement radiators, which are fabricated of all aluminum, meet or exceed OEM specifications and are completely cycle and leak tested to ensure consistent product quality, the maker said.
Sierra, Yukon V8s balance fuel efficiency and capability
GMC’s Active Fuel Management is designed to help drivers get more miles out of a gallon of gas. Under light load conditions when only a fraction of the available power is needed to keep the vehicle moving, the fuel delivery to four of the eight cylinders is switched off and a solenoid system collapses the valve lifters to reduce the pumping losses and improve fuel efficiency.
Optimistic outlook for fleet business
The message was upbeat. In a briefing held for members of the trucking media, Brian Small, general manager of GM Fleet and Commercial Operations, said all indications are that the industry is moving forward. "The economy is improving and customers are reinvesting in their businesses," he said. "In 2010, our fleet business grew and we
General Motors enters new fleet territory
Citing the growth and expansion of the compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) infrastructure in key fleet markets, General Motors has continued finalizing plans for its new offering of CNG- and LPG-powered versions of its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. GM’s new powertrain options for the 2011 model year vehicles
Light-duty work truck offerings from GM
For fleets that use light-duty work trucks—pickups and commercial vans in particular—General Motors continues to offer an array of alternative fuel-powered models. These vehicles are gaining in popularity in corporate and government operations. Verizon Communications, for example, just announced it is buying 576 Chevrolet Silverado hybrid pickup trucks. Recently, on loan from GM and supplied
CNG and LPG versions of Chevy, GMC vans available for fleets
General Motors now offers fleet customers compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas-powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. The vans have specially designed engines for the gaseous fuels and come direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted, dedicated fuel system in place, the company said.
High profile venue
With 530 exhibitors, The Work Truck Show sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) this year in St. Louis, Mo. offered fleet managers a chance to see a large number of new trucks, components and equipment. Among the highlights were the following: • Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s (FCCC) new plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV)
Chevy Express 2500 Vans chosen by Stanley Steemer
General Motors’ Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo vans have 225.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, and the extended wheelbase models offer 261.6 cubic feet of space. The Express Cargo 2500 also features standard passenger-side and rear swing-out doors that open wide for easy access. The model’s Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission and revised rear axles help improve low-rpm torque, highway fuel economy and overall drivability.