Green Fleet: Florida Power & Light Goes Heavy on Hybrids
The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.
The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.
Commercial vehicles need auxiliary power to operate tools, equipment, and cell phone chargers. New technology offers exciting new technological developments in auxiliary power.
FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.
Fuel filtration and diesel fuel stabilization are some of the concerns fleets across the country face with infrequently used vehicles.
As the cost of truck bodies increases due to rising material costs, recycling bodies on new chassis can become more attractive. However, the cost of vehicle downtime to allow for remounting needs to be taken into account.
Developing an optimum service body specification selection requires considerable forethought. Research available options and utilize end-user input to guide your decision.
Fleets large and small investigate wireless technologies and changing driver habits to reduce the fuel costs and environmental impact caused by excessive and unnecessary truck idling.
Federal regulators are pushing stricter enforcement of complex vehicle safety regulations. Staying up-to-date with the mandates help commercial fleets avoid heavy fines or shut-downs for noncompliance.
Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.
Cargo partitions add safety and security to fleet vans and can be utilized to turn the front of the cab into a work space.
It’s been a year since stricter EPA regulations aimed at reducing sulfur content in diesel fuel became effective. Most fleets surveyed report no problems, although cold weather and vehicle age may present issues.
The increased electrical loads on new trucks from advanced engine, transmission, and brake systems have given rise to the need for new battery technology.
Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
Less-than-truckload carrier, A. Duie Pyle, invests in proactive technology as part of an ongoing strategy to compete in an industry struggling with consolidation and overcapacity.
Livonia, Mich.-based Roush Industries developed a dedicated propane system for the Ford pickups.The new versions have solved the weather-related starting issues that plagued previous-generation propane models.
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