Isuzu commercial vehicle dealers can now select Impco Technologies as a ship-through option for customers looking to convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500 lb. GVWR) trucks. The new option will send Isuzu trucks built at the Charlotte, MI, plant directly to Impco's OEM Automotive conversion facility in Union City, IN, for CNG system installation. This will speed the modification process for dealers and fleet managers, Impco said.
Stating that it is challenging convention, Wrightspeed has rolled out its Route-- an electric-drive powertrain retrofit featuring an on-board generator that is engineered for the medium-duty commercial fleet market. The company claims the Route will save over 20 times more fuel than a 100-mpg car.
Wrightspeed uses the following scenario to illustrate how the Route will save more fuel than such a highly efficient car:...More
Waste Industries has announced it is updating its fleet by adding 19 refuse trucks and one service truck that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). The $8-million project also includes the construction of a private CNG fueling station for the new and an upgrade to the fleet’s maintenance shop....More
DCL International has released its RoadWarrior products for model year 2007 and newer trucks. RoadWarrior products include aftermarket diesel particulate filter (DPF) and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) replacements.
The products are direct replacements for OEM parts, DCL said, and work with existing OEM temperature and pressure sensors and engine operating parameters. All the products are newly manufactured and are not reconditioned or remanufactured....More
At a news conference held during the weekend Miami stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) revealed much about its strategy—dubbed “Blue Power” -- to further green its powertrain offerings....More
Isuzu commercial vehicle dealers can now select Impco Technologies as a ship-through option for customers looking to convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500 lb. GVWR) trucks. The new option will send Isuzu trucks built at the Charlotte, MI, plant directly to Impco's OEM Automotive conversion facility in Union City, IN, for CNG system installation. This will speed the modification process for dealers and fleet managers, Impco said....More
Although alternative power is a hot topic in the transportation industry these days, diesel engines still have much to contribute to the clean and efficient energy future, according to Andreas Hoyler, manager engine lab and emissions, diesel systems in North America for Robert Bosch, LLC. Fleet Owner recently had the opportunity to talk with Hoyler about the role the company sees for diesel power today and going forward....More
Cummins Crosspoint has signed an agreement to allow it to license Bergstrom’s NITE no-idle technology for use in its own battery-powered no-idle systems. The agreement relates primarily to battery-powered APU product technologies, although potential future collaborations are possible, Bergstrom said....More
Daimler Trucks North America is showing off part of its alternative fuel lineup this week at the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, CA.
Among the natural gas vehicles on display are:...More
The Broadway Flying J Travel Plaza on Interstate 35 at Exit 144 is now offering plug-in electrical power. The facility is located between Des Moines, IA, and the Minnesota state line....More
Long Beach, CA. Compared to a year ago, the propane message is “starting to resonate,” according to Todd A. Mouw, vice president sales and marketing for Roush CleanTech. Fleet Owner had the opportunity to talk with Mouw as the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo (ACT 2012) kicked off here in Long Beach Tuesday morning....More
