Vehicle integration: The importance of truck OEMs and suppliers …
WEBAug 9, 2018 · Integrating the Bendix Wingman family of advanced safety systems into today’s trucks is a great example of supplier and OEM collaboration working for you. “The application and validation process [for the Wingman safety system] is extensive,” Beyer said. “Multiple complex systems need to communicate in a unified manner.
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WEBSep 9, 2024 · It is our responsibility at Volvo Trucks to protect and preserve the finite resources of our planet. While making our business environmentally and financially sustainable, we will, together with our customers, leave a better world to our future generations. Fleet Equipment magazine provides the information equipment managers need to specify ...
KeepTruckin rebrands as Motive, launches automated operations …
WEBMay 18, 2022 · Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, is a technology company that serves the physical economy with IoT hardware and AI-powered applications. The Automated Operations Platform connects and automates vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance, maintenance, and more.
Futuristic diesel engine offerings: An overview
WEBFeb 4, 2020 · This new D13TC further increases fuel efficiency by up to 3% over the current D13TC engine, saving approximately $1,200 per year per truck, based on the average fuel price and 125,000 miles per year.”. —John Moore, product marketing manager at Volvo Trucks North America. The revised wave piston, designed and patented by …
International truck unwraps the new HX Series trucks - Fleet …
WEBNov 18, 2020 · On a jobsite, the new HX Series is available with dual steering gears and advanced anti-lock braking systems that result in improved turning, traction and control. The HX Series continues to offer a high-strength 12.5- x 0.5-in. single rail frame option delivering 3.5M RBM, meaning it is capable of withstanding even the heaviest loads.
450 HP ratings now available for Cummins ISX12 engine
WEBSep 14, 2016 · The 450 HP engine with 1,650 lb./ft. of peak torque provides performance on the same level as 15-liter and 13-liter engines but at a much lighter weight, which means more payload capacity, Cummins said. The 450 HP with 1,450/1,650 lb./ft. of peak torque is ideal for applications like tank and bulk haulers that transport heavy material on the way out, but return with a light or empty load ...
How summer heat drains your truck batteries (and what you can …
WEBAug 3, 2020 · Associated Equipment Corp.’s Keuss noted that longer duty cycles also mean that the batteries are exposed to more heat. “Increased hours of service can result in overcharging the battery pack,” East Penn’s Muir added. “It’s common for the truck‘s charging system to provide amps to the battery pack regardless of whether the energy ...
Unpacking the Cummins EPA 2021 X15, X12 engine details
WEBDec 10, 2020 · Cummins noted that for 2021 MY, fleets running the X15 between 5 and 7 MPG will see their oil drain intervals extended by 10,000 miles compared with the 2017 X15; an extension that the X12 already has today. Cummins has also matched the fuel filter and oil filter changes on both the X12 and X15 engines to …
How the right vocational truck suspension spec can improve driver …
WEBApr 27, 2021 · Suspension geometry and spring type are the two biggest influences on driver comfort and equipment protection, points out Mark Molitor, senior product manager for chassis suspensions at Link Mfg. “Two basic categories of suspension geometry are Torque Reactive and Non-Torque Reactive,” he relates. “Both types can …
Disc brakes vs. drum brakes - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBApr 20, 2016 · The main strong point for disc brakes is reduced stopping distance. With disc brakes, that distance can be anywhere from 17% to 33% shorter than drum brakes, depending on speed. This is especially important in regard to federal braking standards for heavy trucks. Reduced fade is another benefit, especially for …
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