Electric truck charging infrastructure basics
The reality of electric truck charging infrastructure is not a “set it and forget it” process. Even after working hand in hand with your truck OEMs, charging infrastructure manufacturer and local utilities, charging your electric truck will require more hands-on management than you’re currently used to with diesel. On top of that, there are still
Trailer telematics: Where to start and where it’s going
Trailers have been historically low tech, but now many fleets want to take advantage of high-tech telematics capabilities to upgrade these assets to get more from them. Where to start? Is it an all-or-nothing proposition, and can I make telematics work for my fleet without over-burdening the organization? Trailer telematics mean different things to different
Watch: As trailer telematics evolves, so should your fleet
There was a time when trailer telematics was basically a service that offered you a pinpoint on a map, saying “there’s your trailer!” But today, many trailer telematics services have evolved far beyond that. The fact is that fleet managers can no longer ignore telematics for their operation’s trailers. Click here to watch more of
Podcast: What’s the deal with over-the-air updates?
As part of our ongoing series on engines, FE’s David Sickels joins the Fleet Future podcast to talk about over-the-air updates. Listen to hear why OTA is growing in popularity in 2020, what capabilities might be coming next, and the unlikely connection between OTA and Seinfeld. Listen below, and catch up with more episodes of
International truck unwraps the new HX Series trucks
The new International HX Series is the first product released under the company’s Navistar 4.0 strategy and its Project Compass initiative. The new HX Series is available in both a set-forward axle HX520 and a set-back axle HX620. The HX620 comes standard with the International A26 engine, delivering up to 500 HP. Additionally, both the
ZF answers our biggest trucking questions
ZF has been a global leader in trucking equipment, including transmissions, steering technology and advanced safety systems. The question always was: When will we see this in North America? With ZF having acquired WABCO, that question, along with a host of others, once again came to mind. For the answer, I connected with Fredrik Staedtler,
Cummins looks to the future, details hydrogen power development plans
In a recent online presentation dubbed “Hydrogen Day,” Cummins detailed its plans for hydrogen power development, confirming that the engine company sees hydrogen as one of the energy sources of the future. The company has a several plants across the world producing hydrogen now, comprising 500 electrolyzer installations and 2,000 fuel cell installations worldwide. “Cummins
Where do the latest heavy-duty truck fuel efficiency gains come from?
Every time there’s a new engine launch or truck model update, I always wonder: How much more fuel efficiency can OEMs create? And every time, OEMs continue to produce improvements over their previous “best spec,” which means larger gains compared to trucks that coming off their four- to five-year lifecycle. With that question answered, there’s
The chassis as driver retention equipment
Manufacturers agree: Keeping drivers comfortable and engaged in their work means fleet managers should concentrate on the foundation of the truck—and that means spec’ing the chassis to keep drivers happy. “We have found that fatigue plays a huge part in keeping drivers or operators engaged while on the job,” says Ryan Breezee, Kenworth vocational marketing
A roundup of the latest electric truck news
With each passing month comes more news from the growing world of electric trucks. Here’s a refresher on the latest in medium- and heavy-duty electrification. Hino In early October, Hino Trucks announced “Project Z,” outlining its plans to develop and release several zero-emissions vehicles over the next few years. The project includes both battery electric
Watch: Trucking coolants are evolving with the times
Every year, companies are coming up with new engines and other components that make trucks even more powerful and efficient. But when one component evolves, those changes affect other parts of the truck as well, like your tried-and-true coolant mixtures. So if you think there’s nothing new to know about trucking coolants, think again. Click
Ford introduces all-electric E-Transit van
Ford has announced the 2022 E-Transit, its first all-electric cargo van offering. According to Ford, scheduled maintenance costs for the all-electric Transit are estimated by the company to be 40% less than the average scheduled maintenance costs for a gas-powered 2020 Transit over eight years/100,000 miles. And with lower maintenance requirements and the opportunity to
