The World Solar Challenge ended with victory for Nuon Solar team and their car reinforced by TeXtreme®. In addition to this, teams supported by TeXtreme® obtained several podium places. The teams are using TeXtreme® Spread Tow carbon reinforcements to reduce weight, improve stiffness and impact tolerance. They participated in different classes in the 2015 Bridgestone […]
Oakley Transportation Group has unveiled new state-of-the-art training equipment, including a customized tank trailer and a full scale driving simulator, designed to enhance public safety and support drivers’ professional development. Designed with four fully functional liquid product tanks, complete with sanitary pumps, hydraulics, outlet valves and in-transit heating systems, the trailer was designed by […]
NG powered Class 8 truck and bus sales continue, but at a slower pace compared to 2014, as well as when calculated as a percentage of the total market, according to a new report from ACT Research. The “Natural Gas Quarterly” attributes the rapidly declining cost of diesel with making the return on investment for […]
Because there may be tens of thousands of old, single-stage hydraulic lifts rotting away in America’s workshops which have long outlived their useful life and possibly represent environmental and safety hazards, vehicle lift leader Stertil Koni has developed a solution based on its extremely popular DIAMOND LIFT model that has been specifically engineered for concrete […]
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions designed to reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, has announced the introduction of the SmartDrive SmartChoice Program, a video-based safety program that provides fleets the freedom to choose the level of video protection that best aligns with their specific business priorities and needs. Whether the company’s […]
For the third year in a row, the trucking industry has ranked the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules as its top industry concern. Looking back at the past two years, major HOS impacts on supply chains were the impetus behind the first place ranking. In this year’s survey, conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), […]
San Franciscans have a new way to ride around the city with the addition of 10 all-electric Nissan New Mobility Concept vehicles to the Scoot Networks mobility service. The Nissan New Mobility Concept, also known as a Scoot Quad, is a 100-percent electric, two-seater compact vehicle with a range of 40 miles and top speed […]
Omnitracs has added a navigation element to its offerings, designed to provide key information to drivers through a user-friendly interface, with near real-time updates, and extensive fleet configuration options. The goal of the new product, Omnitracs Navigation, is to deliver information to fleet drivers in what the company calls “a meaningful and distraction-free way.” Specifics […]
The popular webinar – TODAY’S HYBRID VEHICLES: MAKING MPG IMPROVEMENT EASIER THAN EVER – is now available online. The webinar helps fleet managers understand how hybrid electric technology can reduce fuel and operating costs and simplify fleet operations. During the one-hour session, viewers will learn: Why hybrid vehicles are the best alternative to “alt. fuels” for passenger […]
ClipperCreek has just announced availability of a new, durable, low-cost pedestal, the ProMountDuo. Developed for the fleet and commercial markets, the ProMountDuo is equipped to provide single or dual Level 1 or Level 2 electric vehicle charging station mounting options, making it possible to charge two vehicles from one post. The ProMountDuo packages ClipperCreek’s best […]
