Employing idle reduction technologies
Best practices in reducing truck idling can save fuel and reduce emissions.
CSA Qwik-fix kit available from Phillips
Phillips said its new CSA Qwik-fix kit can help reduce CSA BASIC measuring system violations by organizing popular repair parts packaged in a handy carry bag so drivers have what they need at their fingertips. The kit includes 12 popular parts to fix most electrical problems associated with downtime and problems that ultimately will lead to CSA penalty points.
Last chance to enter Top Green Shop contest
The Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest entry deadline is Oct 1. To submit an entry, fleets need to write a 300-word statement outlining the ways in which they have made significant strides toward building an environmentally-friendly maintenance shop.
The total package
Engine and truck OEMs continue to work on technology that will meet EPA and NHTSA rules for heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas, fuel consumption and CO2 targets.
Transport Refrigeration Units and CARB regs
CARB regulation uses a phased approach over about 15 years to reduce the diesel particulate matter emissions from in-use TRU engines that operate in California.
Drivetrains: Spec’d for fuel economy
Automated manual and direct drive transmissions are among the emerging trends used by fleet managers trying to cope with high fuel prices.
Zonar, DTNA provide Virtual Technician remote diagnostic systems
Model year 2012 Freightliner vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel engines will now offer DTNA’s Virtual Technician, the industry’s first real-time remote diagnostic system, as standard equipment. Developed for DTNA by Zonar, the Virtual Technician transmits real-time engine diagnostics with vehicle performance indicators to the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center, which then proactively communicates with fleets and vehicle owners regarding potential performance issues and service scheduling.
EOBR for Xata Turnpike Solution now simpler to install
Xata Corp.’s new RouteTracker2 electronic onboard recorder for Xata Turnpike fits in the palm of a driver’s hand and features an upgraded Bluetooth stack that ensures uninterrupted connectivity with a variety of certified handheld devices, including cell phones, smartphones and tablet computers. It also includes a USB 2.0 port that enables driver and vehicle data to be downloaded from the RouteTracker2 to roadside inspection devices, allowing drivers to quickly get back on the road where they belong.
One month left in Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest
The Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest entry deadline is Oct 1. To submit an entry, fleets need to write a 300-word statement outlining the ways in which they have made significant strides toward building an environmentally-friendly maintenance shop.
Cummins will meet new fuel-efficiency and GHG standards early
Cummins’ lineup of North American on-highway engines, from the ISB6.7 to the ISX15, will be certified to meet new onboard diagnostic requirements on Jan. 1, 2013.To provide a single product launch and multi-year stability for customers, these products will also comply with the GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations.