
What's "trending" heading into 2023 work truck fleet manager's need to be aware of and keep on your radar?
What's "trending" heading into 2023 work truck fleet manager's need to be aware of and keep on your radar?
A growing trend in second-stage manufacturing is light-weighting, which involves specifying lighter-weight materials to achieve an overall weight reduction to an upfitted vehicle. Specifying lighter-weight upfit materials decreases the vehicle’s curb weight, which, in turn, lowers operating costs by reducing fuel consumption and decreases emissions.
International Truck’s new lightweight HV50B mixer package removes over 1,000 pounds of weight from the truck, with engineering optimizations that allow drivers to haul up to 9.75 cubic yards of concrete while staying under 66,000 pounds GVW.
The new Ultra One 22.5 x 8.25-inch wheel weighs in at 39 pounds -- a full pound lighter than the model it will replace, according to Alcoa Wheels..
Maxion unveiled several new commercial vehicle wheels and related innovations designed to tackle some of the challenges faced by North American fleets.
Meritor has introduced the MTA-Tec6 trailer suspension, a lightweight option that Meritor says offers up to 23,000-pound capacity for tankers, flatbeds and other vocational applications.
DuraBrake has introduced a lightweight steel shell brake drum to its current brake drum and air disc brake offering.
Chevrolet's 2019 Silverado sheds 450 pounds for its fourth generation and adds new features across the lineup, including the Silverado Work Truck for fleets. Read the full article here. Photos courtesy of General Motors.
General Motors is considering carbon fiber for the beds of its next-generation Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks to better compete with Ford's F-Series pickups and meet future fuel-economy standards.
Peterbilt has updated the Model 220 cabover with new design features and options that result in weight savings, better performance, and improved serviceability, according to the company.
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