The soft-riding trucks of today are a far cry from through kidney bouncers of yesterday.
Air-ride tandem drive axles, longer taper-leaf steer axle springs and air spring rear cab mounts have become standard on many models.Recently, suspension travel Â
Calling it the “9-litre engine equivalent” to a diesel truck, Scania believes its new EM C1-2 will benefit construction-oriented operations.
Scania is adding more solutions to its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) truck range by introducing more electric vehicles, axle configurations and cab alternatives, plus a number of power take-off solutions.
“We are steadily adding more and more customer value and specification choices with our continuous introductions,” says Fredrik Allard, senior vice president and head of e-mobility at Scania. “And the customers reward us with increased interest since it is now obvious how well these trucks serve and behave in actual operations and how truly appreciated they are among drivers. We constantly hear stories about drivers that were skeptical at first, but then fell in love with their electric trucks.”
Feedback from European customers for BlueSeal air curtains cites a lack of obstruction while maintaining an effective barrier.
The EnduMile LHT, the company’s most durable and fuel-efficient trailer tire, is now available in a 385/55 R22.5 format.
The tires are designed to allow maximum endurance in the airport ground support environment.
The Thinline surface-mount lamps broaden the FMVSS/CMVSS 108-compliant family of smoke-lens, LED stop, turn, tail, backup and clearance lamps.
The new EPA standards will encourage an accelerated shift to cleaner vehicles.
What’s no secret is the importance of trucking safety, and Volvo’s goal to reduce accidents across the globe.
With this expansion, the PrePass Safety Alliance says fleets with the PrePass app now have 20 percent more bypass sites nationwide.
The Knight, a 48-ft.-long detachable gooseneck lowboy with an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs., is now available form XL dealers.
