Michelin launches new energy tires
The Multi Energy Z2, designed for regional and super-regional applications, and the Line Energy T2, the dual trailer tire made for long haul and truckload, will be available in the…
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FedEx sets 2040 as carbon-neutral goal
The initial investment will be $2 billion and focus on vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration. FedEx Corp. has announced that the express delivery, courier, and shipping company will…
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How lightweighting improves truck efficiency
With electric trucks weighing significantly more than their diesel counterparts, the trucking industry has to figure out how to lighten the load. “The benefits of lightweighting are centered on payload…
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Secrets of fleets with stellar safety ratings
Establishing a true safety culture requires accountability, empowerment, and airtight communication — as well as a clear understanding of the common causes of roadside inspection violations. An initiative to update…
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Keys to maximizing trailer ROI
To optimize the utilization, performance, and lifecycle cost of trailers, fleets can focus on three key areas: specifying, telematics, and preventive maintenance. Return on investment (ROI) of any asset, including…
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Maintenance considerations for manual versus automated manual transmissions
To reap the benefits of an automated manual transmission (AMT), fleets need to focus on four items in the service bay: electrical system integrity, diagnostic capabilities, air quality, and lubrication.…
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How to reduce engine and aftertreatment maintenance
An auxiliary coolant heater can help a fleet reduce idle time and fuel consumption, resulting in several benefits to a diesel truck’s engine and aftertreatment system. An auxiliary coolant heater…
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What (and Who) Is Otonomo?
Photo via Shutterstock/zap2photo. The Otonomo platform ingests and enriches more than 4 billion data points per day from over 40 million global connected vehicles. Otonomo Technologies Ltd. and Software Acquisition…
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What Range Anxiety? Are EVs As Reliable As ICE Vehicles?
Photo: Mike Antich / Automotive Fleet Chevy Bolt is at the top of the reliability class amopng EVs because manufacturer General Motors produced an electric car more than two decades…
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Will Technology Save Fleets From Distracted Driving?
Photo: Lytx Among more effective technologies are driver cameras that can monitor distracted movements indicating the use of a phone or device. A city-owned fleet vehicle randomly smashes into a…
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