Carrier Transicold’s new absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery retains more power, charging faster and potentially reducing fuel consumption in “start-stop” mode. The PowerRush Platimum AGM battery is described by the company as durable and reliable, and its design helps withstand vibration and Continue Reading

Major fleets are using a number of products and technologies to help improve fuel efficiency while also saving money, and they include everything from computer-optimized routing to mud flaps. The CEO’s of U.S. Xpress, New Century Transportation and Marten Transport, Ltd., are boosting their bottom lines by Continue Reading

The technology used to improve the durability and fuel-efficiency for new tires is trickling down to retreads, thanks to last year’s record jumps in fuel prices when fleets were looking to reduce costs and maximize treadwear. Despite this new trend, some are resistant to the change, readily admitting retreads Continue Reading

An upcoming California Air Resources Board meeting will give truckers a chance for their voices to be heard regarding upcoming CARB regulations and incentive funding. Questions may be submitted in advance of the meeting, scheduled June 26. The board is also expected to discuss pending litigation in the case of Continue Reading

Koneta Inc.’s new Spraydown system touts increased safety and fuel savings compared to traditional mud flaps on trucks and trailers. Its functional airflow management reduces spray from tires, improving driver safety, while also reducing drag and fuel consumption. Testing in the United Kingdom yielded a Continue Reading

The push continues to get fleets to consider hybrid trucks for their operations, which would not only reduce U.S. oil consumption and lower emissions, but also create new jobs. Hybrid technology advocates, including fleets, OEMs, suppliers and public interest groups called on Congress to offer incentives such as Continue Reading

A bipartisan group is pressing for an overhaul of the U.S. surface transportation system, including everything from road systems to freight movement. The Bipartisan Policy Center’s National Transportation Policy Project (NTPP) specifies a national freight policy, which the nation does not have, favoring a Continue Reading

An in-cab under-bunk air conditioner boasts SmartWay certification and an eco-friendly refrigerant, according to manufacturer Sun Power Technologies. Compact and easily-installed, the unit provides 5,000 BTUs per hour Continue Reading

The diesel fuel advocacy group touted the environmental benefits of diesel to Congress recently, trying to shake the fuel’s image of being dirty and inefficient. With better fuel economy than gasoline-powered vehicles, diesel is a ready source Continue Reading

Selective catalytic reduction featured in some 2010 engines offer reduced engine stress and fuel consumption, but testing is underway at the University of Wisconsin that could replace this technology at some point in the future. Homogenous Charge Continue Reading