Purkey’s Fleet Electric introduces Dual Shield
Purkey’s Fleet Electric has developed the Dual Shield to simplify adding additional electrical devices to heavy-duty vehicles and protect the source that powers them. The Dual Shield provides a single source with multiple protected ports for electrical devices. It gives the vehicle two levels of protection to help counteract parasitic loads from these electrical systems: a
Bosch introduces heavy-duty battery line
Robert Bosch LLC has introduced a new heavy-duty battery program, with twelve new SKUs. Included in the line are T6 high-performance AGM batteries; T5 dual-purpose performance batteries for extreme conditions and long-life T4 quality performance batteries. According to the company, the new heavy-duty battery SKUs offer universal coverage for all heavy-duty vehicles. Five SKUs cover
How to deliver fuel efficiency, driver comfort with engine-off technology
Keeping drivers comfortable while on the road and ensuring fuel efficiency is a tricky balance for fleet managers, especially in cooler climates. After all, weather conditions already offer plenty of challenges, and the last thing anyone wants at the end of the day is a cold, uncomfortable cab. Being faced with a cold engine that
ASA Electronics releases quad-view monitor
ASA Electronics has announced the release of the new VOM74WP Voyager 7-in., quad-view monitor. This system, made for heavy-duty customers, was engineered for the toughest environments with IPX5 waterproof rating and multiple camera inputs to get all of the necessary views to keep drivers safe, the company said. According to the company, this monitor can be
Truck-Lite releases 6-in. combination lamp
Truck-Lite Co. has added the Model 60 stop/turn/tail and back-up (S/T/T & BU) combination lamp to its 60 Series line. Performing the functions of two lamps in one unit, the Model 60 S/T/T & BU is available in flange, surface or grommet mounts. The lamp also features hardwired connector options for thin depth applications, and
The 48-volt revolution
Fleet managers have long struggled to find ways to increase fuel efficiency. Today’s trucks are the most sophisticated trucks to date; there are still efficiency gains to be found, but fleet managers might have to adjust how they think about where to find those gains, including rethinking some old truck traditions. Take electrical systems, for
Purkey’s releases liftgate charging system testing solution
Purkey’s Fleet Electric has unveiled the Liftgate Double Check (LDC), a new way to easily test liftgate charging systems. The LDC comes with an LED light display that will inform the user that they are connected to a good power source. The LDC will show how many amps the batteries are pulling. Its connections can fit a dual pole,
Phillips & Temro Industries launch Idle Free electric APU
Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI) announced the launch of its Idle Free electric APU, a new design that mounts the auxiliary power unit behind the cab rather than on the truck’s rails. According to the company, the Series 4000 eAPU was built specifically for trucks with limited rail space. Like its original APU, the Series 4000 eAPU captures and
A.R.E. expands LED lighting options
A.R.E. Accessories now offers an expanding palette of lighting options to light the interior and exterior of truck caps and tonneau covers. “We understand lighting can be a necessary tool that allows many commercial operators to do their jobs safely and efficiently,” said Jose Reyna, national fleet and commercial sales manager for A.R.E. “As solutions emerge that solve particular
Philips upgrades its HiPerVision bulb range
The Philips HiPerVision Bulb range has been expanded with two new CrystalVision ultra upgrades for bulbs 12276 and 12086FF. The Philips CrystalVision ultra bulb provides a bright, white light for a high-tech style, so drivers will be able to color match the 4000K bright white performance of their fog lights to their HID and LED headlights.
Phillips Industries introduces Sta-Charge battery charger
Phillips Industries has introduced the new Sta-Charge battery charger for 12V liftgate/load batteries. The Sta-Charge battery charger also incorporates a lock out feature, which stops the charge to the trailer batteries when the brakes are pressed. When the Sta-Charge is pulling power from the auxiliary/ABS (BLUE) circuit to charge the trailer batteries, this safety measure ensures that
Phillips Industries releases Permalogic Smart-Charge trailer power management system
Phillips Industries has introduced the Permalogic Smart-Charge trailer power management system. This charging system for liftgate and auxiliary battery banks recognizes and automatically manages the best power source(s) to charge batteries from all available sources collectively at the same time. The Permalogic Smart-Charge system stands out among other power management systems because it can pull
