Volvo Trucks, Greenlots to provide EV charging infrastructure in Southern California
Greenlots, a provider of electric vehicle charging software and solutions, announced it will collaborate with Volvo Trucks to deploy charging infrastructure for electric trucks operating out of warehouses in Southern California. This project was borught about as part of a public-private partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB awarded $44.8 million to the South Coast Air Quality
Volvo and Trimble to collaborate on fleet management services
Volvo Trucks North America has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Trimble Transportation Enterprise (formerly TMW Systems) to develop future transportation management and fleet maintenance products and services. According to the companies, the proposed collaboration leverages Volvo’s on-board connectivity hardware to offer solutions that help fleets run their businesses more effectively, bringing critical
Volvo Trucks offers new Xceed efficiency package for VNL 760 and VNL 860
Volvo Trucks has introduced the new “Xceed” fuel efficiency package for Volvo VNL 760 and VNL 860 models operating in dry van and refrigerated trailer operations. The new fuel efficiency package will be available for order beginning in January for 2020 model year trucks. “The new Xceed fuel efficiency package is the most efficient package
Volvo Trucks partners with SAS to enhance Remote Diagnostics platform
Volvo Trucks North America has enhanced its Remote Diagnostics platform with an advanced analytics platform from global analytics leader SAS. SAS’s analytics support Volvo’s artificial intelligence efforts and provide even greater capabilities for Remote Diagnostics users, allowing for more precise analysis and decision-making, the companies say. “Machine learning and artificial intelligence are areas we’re putting a lot
Volvo Trucks expands Remote Programming to include software and parameter updates
All Volvo truck owners in the U.S. and Canada with GHG 2017 Volvo engines equipped with Volvo’s factory-installed connectivity hardware are now eligible for software and parameter updates with Volvo’s Remote Programming, the company announced. Users can perform updates anywhere in the U.S. and Canada where a cellular connection is available, and at the discretion
How GHG regulations will affect transmissions
GHG Phase 2 regulations are coming in 2020, and while engines are the most obviously affected truck part, other components from the transmission to the suspension will be affected too. Fleet Equipment reached out to ask transmission manufacturers how the upcoming standards will affect fleets’ transmission needs. One answer: powertrain integration will become more important
Reducing downtime and lowering costs at Bruckner Leasing Company
To improve its ability to manage 200 to 250 new service and repair cases each day at 24 locations in six states, Bruckner Leasing needed a means of communicating more effectively and efficiently. The division of Bruckner Truck Sales, headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, is a member of the Mack Leasing System, the Volvo Leasing System
Watch: IAA 2018 booth walk around videos
For those who have never been to IAA, held every other year in Hanover, Germany: the show is massive. Like “walking city blocks from one gigantic booth to another” massive. I dropped by the booths of the North American Class 8 manufacturers to get a look at what they’re offering in the European market and
Volvo Trucks develops new transport solution featuring automated electric trucks
Volvo Trucks announced the development of a new transport solution consisting of automated electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. According to Volvo Trucks, this solution is aimed at adding capacity and complementing today’s offerings to support fleets and drivers by relieving driver shortages and constraints on freight capacity.
The AAA Cooper Transportation advantage: A cohesive maintenance, safety and purchasing approach
Combining three functional areas of its fleet operation under a single management team is proving to be an advantage at AAA Cooper Transportation. “With safety, maintenance and purchasing for the fleet managed collectively we have a combined thought process,” says Steven Aronhalt, the fleet’s vice president of safety and maintenance. “The value in that approach
Where should the motors go on electric truck axles?
There are three options currently being used for motor placement in an electric powertrain: centralized direct drive solutions, centralized motor with a gearbox or deep reduction axle gearing, or an e-axle in which the motor is placed directly onto the axle itself. According to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana, the latter
Volvo Trucks announces Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine availability in the VNL 300
The new Volvo VNL 300 daycab is now available with the latest version of the Cummins ISX12N “Near Zero” natural gas engine, providing an alternative fuel solution for pick-up and delivery and regional-haul operations, Volvo Trucks North America announced. “The low carbon footprint, expanded delivery and distribution, abundant supply and stable pricing of natural gas
