Vnomics receives patent for In-Cab coaching processes
Vnomics Corp., provider of onboard fuel optimization solutions, has received two new patents, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including its first patent for in-cab coaching. “By providing immediate feedback for drivers so they can easily understand how their driving behaviors impact fuel economy, our True Fuel optimization solution is a
Stoneridge MirrorEye camera system featured on Shell Starship truck
Stoneridge Inc. has partnered with Shell Lubricants and AirFlow Truck Co. by fitting its MirrorEye camera monitoring system on the hyper-fuel efficient truck, the Starship Initiative. Stoneridge’s MirrorEye mirror replacement system not only improves safety by diminishing blind spots, but can also allow for the removal of side mirrors altogether to achieve a more streamlined
A Q&A with Shell’s Chris Guerrero and Bob Mainwaring on the Starship truck
The Starship truck from Shell, unveiled earlier this year, is intended as a conversation piece. When talking with Shell about why they built this futuristic vehicle, which is built to maximize freight ton efficiency using technologies that are available today, the term often thrown around is that the truck is a “thought leadership paper on
Shell announces results from Starship truck’s cross-country run
Shell Lubricants has announced the results of its Starship truck‘s cross-country run, which began in San Diego, Calif. and ended in Jacksonville, Fla. According to numbers from Shell that were independently verified by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), which followed the truck on its run, the truck achieved an average of 8.94
Achieving 10 MPG in the real world
Let’s talk achieving 10 MPG in the real world. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released an in-depth report on the Run on Less fuel efficiency roadshow, demonstrating high miles per gallon using currently available technology. The reports provides analysis of key data from the three-week event, from which four key conclusions were
The Starship has landed: Shell, AirFlow Truck Co. debut energy-efficient Class 8 concept truck
Shell and AirFlow Truck Co. have designed and built a hyper-fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck capable of reducing the energy usage associated with the transportation of goods. This next-generation concept truck, called the Starship Project, uses technologies that are currently available today to minimize the amount of energy it takes to transport a load of
NACFE ‘Run on Less’ achieves 10 MPG average, conquers real-world challenges
Run on Less, a cross-country road show to showcase fuel efficient truck technology and equipment, announced an average of more than 10 MPG in real world conditions hauling real world freight. The seven participating trucks drove a combined 50,107 miles during the seventeen day event which kicked off on September 6. They achieved a cumulative
Fuel efficiency and the electrical system
In the heavy-duty trucking industry, fuel costs are one of the biggest operational expenses fleets encounter, second to payroll. Purkeys chief engineer, Dale Henningson explains, “The engine powers the alternator, which is where electrical energy originates so all of the electrical power comes from the fuel of the truck.” An efficient electrical system will consume
Time to turn around?
At the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, the latest and greatest products were on display and many of them aimed at tackling a fleet manager’s biggest headache: Downtime. While efficiency is often one of the most talked about truck buzz word, there’s no gain in efficiency that can offset a
Goodyear puts its Fuel Max tires through their paces, focuses on efficiency
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. invited customers and media to its San Angelo, Texas, proving grounds to demonstrate the fuel-efficiency benefits of its Fuel Max product line and a new tool to expedite roadside service calls. Goodyear introduced the first tire in its Fuel Max line in October 2014. The Fuel Max LHD G505D is
The cost of integration in the trucking industry
Last year was the year of integration for the North American Class 8 business. What was previously the strategy that dare not speak its name became, over the past 12 months, the strategy whose name was everywhere. Wards Data implies that the take rate on in-house engines now sits at 61.8%, based on sales figures,
Focusing on application efficiency
There’s no shortage of equipment, products, services and solutions in the truck industry—from tractor and trailer offerings to maintenance services and telematics. The more truck operation data we crunch, even seemingly simple maintenance practices like establishing the proper filter change intervals presents the challenge of finding the sweet spot between product efficiency and longevity. While
