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Ford E-Transit Courier aims to electrify European fleets

The E-Transit Courier has been redesigned around a larger, more flexible cargo area that delivers 25% more load volume than the outgoing model, the OEM noted.

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Workhorse Group unveils zero-emissions W56 step van

The zero-emissions W56 step van model offers a 1,000+ cubic foot cargo box and a range up to 150 miles.

Medium-duty EVs are charged up for applications

If EV range lends itself to short-route, return-to-home applications, then certainly they’d be prime equipment selections for medium-duty applications that many trucks, vans and chassis cabs configurations tackle on a daily basis. So where are they? Well, listen closely, because you might just hear the electric hum of the 2,000 Class 3 through 5 battery

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Link CMP introduces double-deck system for mid-sized cargo vans

Link CMP announced the introduction of its new DD-EX2 Double-Deck System engineered exclusively for the Mercedes-Benz Metris. The DD-EX2 is Link’s first and double-deck system engineered to fit a mid-sized cargo van. The system design requires just one operator and doubles the carrying capacity of the popular Mercedes-Benz Metris. In a time of increasing fuel and

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Enhance work truck performance with access, position control technology

Pickup trucks, delivery vans and other kinds of work trucks are some of the most hardworking machines in use in the world today. Businesses from one-person contractors to large utilities and e-commerce operations with fleets of trucks depend on these workhorse vehicles to get the job done every day. The OEMs that build these vehicles

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National Fleet Products highlights van step, Hide-A-Ramp

National Fleet Products introduced its new fold-down van step and under-deck Hide-A-Ramp. The Van Step provides access in and out of cargo vans, and the Hide-A-Ramp slides out from under its integrated deck housing to provide van entry. Both products are initially designed for the Ford Transit platform, with versions for additional makes and models

Morgan Truck Body, Masterack unveil full-height walkthrough compact parcel van body

Morgan Truck Body, in collaboration with its JB Poindexter & Co (“JBPCO”) business unit partner Masterack, has announced the latest evolution in Parcel Van Walkthrough bodies, providing an accessible full-height walkthrough in a compact body. Mounted on a cutaway van chassis, the 16-foot parcel van body is Morgan Truck Body’s most compact parcel delivery vehicle, featuring a number

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Ford Pro begins shipping electric E-transit to customers

Ford E-Transit is now shipping across the U.S. The E-Transit already has more than 10,000 orders from businesses of all sizes and Ford is working on ways to increase production. The all-new E-Transit is produced at Kansas City Assembly Plant – Ford’s first U.S. plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house. To deliver E-Transit vans to

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General Tire introduces the Grabber HD Van

General Tire launched its new all-season commercial tire, the Grabber HD Van, on Feb. 1. This durable cargo van and fleet tire was developed for long-lasting treadwear under loaded conditions, and comes complete with Duragen Technology, which provides robust durability and enhanced sidewall protection, the tire manufacturer noted in a press release. Key features of

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Weather Guard van shelf lighting with PowerSync technology

Weather Guard has introduced van shelf lighting with integrated PowerSync technology. The new van shelf lighting provides better storage visibility and efficiency and can be customized to the vehicle to provide lighting solution, Weather Guard noted in a press release. The van shelf lighting with PowerSync Technology features low-profile, commercial-grade LED light strips that brighten each

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Five truck trend takeaways from June

We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from June focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. How you can start truck service benchmarking Benchmarking brings together all of your service data, highlights best practices where

Webasto introduces a la carte aftermarket van HVAC kit-building system

Webasto North America has announced its new a La carte aftermarket van HVAC kit-building system. Webasto says its menu-driven approach allows customers to upfit Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster or Mercedes Sprinter vans with auxiliary HVAC systems faster, while carrying less inventory and all at a lower cost. According to Webasto, the problem that this system aims

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