Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine, with the intent of bringing more power and fuel efficiency to the engine. Here’s what’s special: By converting wasted heat energy, the 13-liter D13 with turbo compounding, according to Volvo, “improves fuel efficiency by up to 6.5 percent, while also […]
As trucks and buses across North America grow ever larger and heavier, vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni USA, Inc. has once again risen to the challenge with the introduction of a new model of the company’s widely deployed, full rise, in-ground telescopic piston lift, the DIAMOND LIFT, now with even greater lifting capacity. Called the “DIAMOND […]
The Alliance AutoGas engineered single-plug connector, no cut or drill fuel system, installed on a RAM ProMaster® was recently displayed at the Government Fleet Expo in Nashville. Why the Ram ProMaster®? The vehicle is apparently in great demand in the government and service sectors and the second most popular European-style van in the market, features […]
Omnitracs, a leader in fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, was named the winner of multiple Stevie® Awards in the New Product or Service of the Year – Software category in the 14th Annual American Business Awards. The company received a Gold Stevie® Award in Supply Chain Management for Omnitracs Navigation, a Silver […]
J&J Miles, a Freeport New York-based commercial truck and school bus inspection, repair and service facility – as well as extensive tire center – knows a thing or two about how to run a successful operation, particularly after more than nine decades in business. Topping the list, company president John (“JP”) Miles observed is one […]
Betts Company has appointed Bill Betts to a newly created position of president and chief operating officer (COO). Mike Betts, formerly president of Betts Company, will actively continue in the business as chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer (CEO). With the appointment Bill Betts becomes the seventh president of Betts […]
The demise of diesel in class 8 engines may be a be premature, but according to a new study, the sector will contract within the next five years. According to a new analysis from ACT Research and Rhein Associates, while diesel engines made up 98.5% of the North American Class 8 vehicle market in 2015, […]
A leading HVAC provider has turned to XL Hybrids to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions while servicing Chicagoland facilities. The solution has been the installation of XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive systems in service vans for Climatemp Service Group, which services over 450 commercial and industrial facilities throughout the metropolitan Chicago area. “We serve […]
A South Australian company called Hydroflex is targeting mining and transport industries with a new device it claims can cut fuel use by 10 to 15 per cent while reducing the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines. The company is is preparing for final trials of its version one hydrogen-based fuel reduction system in South […]
Volvo Trucks North America has launched Omnitracs integrated telematics for Volvo Trucks, a new option for fleet management built on Volvo’s fully integrated Remote Diagnostics hardware. The goal is to provide customers with better data capture and analytics to drive increased productivity and safety through improvements in driver performance and behaviors. “Omnitracs for Volvo Trucks […]
