Category: Engines & Drivetrains

Modern Diesel in Austin, TX Continues Partnership with Universal Technical Institute to Bring on the Next Generation of Diesel Technicians

Modern Diesel in Austin, TX Continues Partnership with Universal Technical Institute to Bring on the Next Generation of Diesel Technicians

| March 3, 2023

Interns at Modern Diesel will have the opportunity to work on real trucks and get hands-on experience with the latest diesel repair techniques and technologies Modern Diesel, diesel repair announced its partnership with Universal Technical Institute, a trade school. This partnership is focused on bringing on the next generation of diesel technicians through internships offered through […]

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Volvo Trucks Introduces Connected Vehicle Analytics Tool to Maximize Vehicle Efficiency and Productivity   

Volvo Trucks Introduces Connected Vehicle Analytics Tool to Maximize Vehicle Efficiency and Productivity   

| March 2, 2023

The Connected Vehicle Analytics (CVA) tool collects real-world data from fleet operations Volvo Trucks North America rolled out a new connected technology tool for its dealers to help fleet customers maximize both fuel efficiency and vehicle productivity. The Connected Vehicle Analytics (CVA) tool collects real-world data from fleet operations — including current truck configurations, daily […]

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American Transportation Research Institute issues request for motor carriers to participate in annual Operational Costs of Trucking report

American Transportation Research Institute issues request for motor carriers to participate in annual Operational Costs of Trucking report

| March 2, 2023

The American Transportation Research Institute issued a request for motor carriers to participate in ATRI’s annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report ATRI’s 15th-annual Operational Costs of Trucking is one of the most used and most comprehensive benchmarking tools in the trucking industry. ATRI confidentially collects costs and operational data directly from trucking fleets and owner-operators, and […]

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Carrier Transicold Launches Fuel Efficient, CARB Compliant X4 7700 Trailer Refrigeration Unit

Carrier Transicold Launches Fuel Efficient, CARB Compliant X4 7700 Trailer Refrigeration Unit

| March 1, 2023

Performance enhancements demonstrated 20 to 25% average fuel savings, relative to standard X4 units Boasting high refrigeration capacities, demonstrated fuel savings of 20 to 25% and reduced emissions for greater sustainability and regulatory compliance, Carrier Transicold’s new X4™ 7700 trailer refrigeration unit is now available through the company’s North America dealer network. Carrier Transicold is […]

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EV for fleet operators: Ideanomics, VIA Motors bring the pioneering VTRUX® platform to Work Truck Week

EV for fleet operators: Ideanomics, VIA Motors bring the pioneering VTRUX® platform to Work Truck Week

| March 1, 2023

Bob Purcell will talk about VDRIVE™, VIA’s skateboard platform, and VTRUX®, VIA’s flexible electric work truck and chassis  Ideanomics company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), and its subsidiary VIA Motors, a U.S. based all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, will jointly exhibit at the NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2023. The Ideanomics and VIA booth will […]

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GreenPower Launches Next Round of All-Electric School Bus Pilot Project in Four New School Districts in West Virginia

GreenPower Launches Next Round of All-Electric School Bus Pilot Project in Four New School Districts in West Virginia

| March 1, 2023

Pilot project will continue to evaluate the performance of the buses on rural roads, in mountainous conditions and in cooler temperatures  GreenPower Motor Company Inc. manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced the launch of […]

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