Shell acquires fleet analytics company
Shell has become the owner of MachineMax, acquiring the stakes held by MachineMax’s two other investors—BCG Digital Ventures and B Capital Group—as well as those of the company’s two founders. MachineMax helps companies to maximize the profitability and efficiency of their off-highway fleets using smart sensors and analytics. MachineMax will continue to operate as a
Port of Los Angeles demonstrates hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks
The Port of Los Angeles and its partners debuted five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and the grand opening of two hydrogen fueling stations. Under the $82.5 million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of the zero-emissions Class 8 trucks
Shell, Penske announce strategic decarbonization, sustainability collaboration
Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. have announced a new strategic collaboration, aiming to offer customers an integrated solution to help address emissions throughout their supply chains, from warehouse facilities, vehicle and fleet technologies to sustainable transportation routes. This project will initially be focused in the U.S. The companies say that the strategic collaboration is
Where on-highway fleets are leaving fuel savings on the table
When Shell announced that it was getting into the truck telematics game with a focus on fuel savings, the big question that came to mind was pretty predictable (and serves as a catchy headline). “One of the biggest fuel-saving potential areas that I see is driver efficiency—whether that be idling, fast starts, harsh braking, or
Shell introduces new telematics solution for fleet management
Shell Oil Products U.S. has launched Shell Telematics, a product that Shell says uses the latest tracking technology to turn data into actionable insights that can help fleet owners run their business more efficiently. The company says Shell Telematics integrates fuel card data with data generated by a fleet’s vehicles to provide increased visibility into
Hydrogen trucks: How seriously should we take this truck technology?
A funny trend surfaced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show at the tail end of 2019: increased talk of hydrogen-fueled trucks. Sure, Kenworth had made its partnership with Toyota to pursue hydrogen technology earlier that year, but at NACV 2019 several OEMs, including Daimler Trucks North America and Cummins, talked about hydrogen truck development.
Shell releases decarbonization study, offers solutions
Shell and Deloitte have published a joint study on how to decarbonize the road freight sector. In the study, more than 70% of the 158 interviewees consider decarbonization as either the leading or a top three priority for their organization, Shell says. The “Decarbonizing Road Freight: Getting into Gear” report offers a detailed 10-year roadmap
‘What’s an e-fluid?’ and other electric truck maintenance topics
We’re just beginning to understand the operational and maintenance nuances of electric trucks. They aren’t a one-to-one replacement for diesel-powered trucks. Even topics as innocuous as greases and fluids (yes, fluids are potentially still a part of electric trucks) require new considerations when running electric trucks. Case in point: Shell recently announced its line of
Shell, Smart Freight Centre partner on sustainability training
Shell has partnered with the non-profit Smart Freight Centre to sponsor the delivery of the company’s Smart Transport Manager Training. The training program, initially available online, will educate fleet managers on how best to reduce carbon emissions, increase efficiencies and cut costs throughout their entire supply chain. To date, fleet managers that have implemented some
Tackling engine oil topics: FA-4, used oil analysis, transmission and axle greases, and more
Engine oil is more complicated than a viscosity number. We have a lot to get through, so let’s get to it. Read on to learn about FA-4 oils; the latest in engine oil technologies and advancements; the importance of used oil analysis; and the importance of using the right oils and greases throughout the rest
Catch up with the electrification podcast series from Fleet Future
All throughout September and October, the Fleet Future podcast from FE has been focused on electrification, speaking with people throughout the industry on the details of electrification, the trucks that are coming to market and what interested fleets will need to know. Brush up on your electric truck knowledge below with all seven episodes of
Shell launches E-Fluids for electrified commercial vehicles
Shell has extended its specialized fluids portfolio – Shell E-Fluids – to support battery electric (BEV) as well as fuel cell electric (FCEV) powertrains for commercial light, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Shell says it works with truck and bus manufacturers to co-engineer bespoke fluids that meet the specific needs of their different electric drivetrains for
