Tires for GHG2: Increased Fuel Economy, Mileage
Shallower tread lowered rolling resistance, but fleets were not happy with the trade-off in tire life. More advanced tire design tools could change all that. Photo: Jim Park The next…
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Fuel Economy Testing: Are the Gains Too Small to See?
Single-trip fuel economy tests are notoriously difficult to do properly, and they require a level of precision that’s often beyond the means of most fleets. Photo: Jim Park Fuel economy…
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Regional Haulers Can Save Fuel with Application-Specific Specs
Fuel efficiency may not be top-of-mind for all regional fleets, but technology exists that not only stays out of the way, but can help with dual-purposing of some equipment to…
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The Rise of ADAS: The Fleet Experience
Advanced driver assistance systems got their start in 1972, when Eaton began work on what would become its Vorad system, trucking’s first collision warning system. Vehicle Onboard Radar went through…
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Nikola Could Roll Electric Trucks Off the Line by Late 2021
Nikola says the first truck to come off the assembly line at Coolidge, Arizina will be a battery-electric version of the Tre COE. A Fuel-cell version will follow about a…
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK: Using Adsorbed Natural Gas: Low-Pressure Fuel for Light-Duty Trucks By Ingevity
Fleets have viable alternative fuel technologies for most – but not all – vehicle classes. Alternative-fuel options for the light-duty segment have lagged behind those available for the heavy-duty and…
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK: Reducing Fuel Costs by Increasing Safety By Azuga
Take control of your fleet by analyzing your fuel consumption. Poor driving habits can increase: Fuel consumption Decrease safety Put the organization at higher risk Telematics solutions can help you…
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK: The Brutal (and Hidden) Cost of Out-of-Vehicle Injuries By Instructional Technologies
Slipping on an icy patch, tripping over a sidewalk curb, jumping down from the cab and twisting an ankle. Out-of-vehicle injuries are extremely common in commercial fleets, and their direct…
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK: Get more done with the vehicles and crew you have By Verizon Connect
Improving productivity is key to increasing your company’s profits. For companies with mobile workforces, that means making sure you’re getting the most out of every worker and vehicle. In this…
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK: Cutting Fleet Costs? Look at These 5 Metrics First By Agile Fleet
There are thousands of metrics that can be used to right-size a fleet. But do you know which ones will save you the most money and why? Reducing costs and…
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