Agility lands exclusive distribution agreement with XStream Trucking
Agility Fuel Solutions and XStream Trucking haven entered an agreement whereby Agility will be the exclusive distributor of XStream’s TruckWings aerodynamic systems for compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in North America. Agility will also distribute TruckWings on a non-exclusive basis to the diesel truck market. The company says the patented TruckWings design incorporates folding panels
Shell reveals plans for second Starship run
In the summer of 2018, Shell Lubricants collaborated with AirFlow Truck Co. and several industry partners to build the Starship concept truck, and ran it on a coast-to-coast run which achieved an 8.94 MPG average. Now, the company has shared that the truck will be embarking on another coast-to-coast run in 2020.
The benefits of lightweighting are not just for heavy-duty trucks
Every pound of weight you can eliminate when specifying a truck is another pound of payload capacity. If you’re a delivery operation, that means the truck can legally carry more goods. If you run a vocational or service fleet, it can mean carrying more supplies, tools and equipment to job sites. In both cases, that adds up to improved productivity and efficiency.
The importance of freight-ton efficiency
Of all the different metrics that can be used for measuring the energy required to move goods—miles per gallon, ton-miles per gallon, gallons per ton-mile and freight ton efficiency—freight-ton efficiency (FTE), measured in ton-miles per gallons, is the most effective in measuring the amount of energy required to transport a load of goods from Point A to Point B.
Continental expands eHorizon predictive driving technology
Continental has expanded its eHorizon predictive driving technology with its new Dynamic eHorizon. The latest generation of the electronic horizon optimizes the performance and safety in commercial vehicle applications based on real-time data related to traffic conditions.
Bosch touts freight efficiency innovations
At NACV, Bosch showcased its portfolio of solutions to develop fuel cells for CVs. The Bosch portfolio consists of essential components needed to implement fuel-cell technology, such as hydrogen gas injector (HGI), Anode recirculation blower (ARB), electric air compressor (EAC) and fuel cell stacks. Bosch is also bringing electrification to medium-range delivery applications. The Deliver-E
2020 International LT, RH Series will have improved fuel efficiency, uptime
The International LT and RH Series on-highway vehicles are benefiting from advances in aerodynamics, powertrain and software systems that are increasing fuel efficiency in the 2020 product lineup, the company says.
FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit to be available as factory-installed option on Volvo trucks
Volvo Trucks introduces the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit, which includes a system of wheel covers and fairings designed for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, as a factory-installed option in Q2 2020.
Automated and automatic transmissions for heavy-haul
Heavy-haul. Just the name itself gets across the kind of power that is needed for trucks in these applications. Yet the trucks need to be versatile as well, because the truck won’t spend all of its time on the jobsite.
Mack Trucks extended chassis fairings boost Anthem fuel efficiency
Mack Trucks aims to further increase the Mack Anthem model’s fuel efficiency with the addition of an all-new extended chassis fairing option. Integrated into the Anthem model’s existing fairings, the new option directs air more smoothly around the rear axles to improve fuel efficiency by up to 0.5%, according to the OEM.
EPA SmartWay Excellence Awards recipients announced
The recipients of the SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 2019 were recently announced. Awards are given for being leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.
Mesilla Valley Transportation equips trailers with FlowBelow AeroSliders
Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) is equipping all new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, the company recently announced.