Category: Shop Stuff

Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

| October 7, 2024

Engineered with a new tread compound, the Conti HAU 5 ensures a smooth and quiet ride, enhancing the commuting experience for both drivers and passengers as they navigate city streets and highways Continental, one of the largest tire and automotive technology suppliers in the world, has released its first EV compatible truck/bus tire in the […]

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California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane; Up to $15 Million Available in Zero-Emission Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure Incentives

California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane; Up to $15 Million Available in Zero-Emission Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure Incentives

| October 7, 2024

Transit fleets seeking to convert to zero-emission fleets, and in need of charging/fueling infrastructure, are encouraged to apply The California Energy Commission’s Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Project is excited to announce Year Two of the Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane, open now through Q1 2025. Administered by CALSTART and partner Tetra Tech, […]

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WEX Extends Fuel Discounts to Independent Truckers, Grows Offerings with Launch of 10-4 by WEX

WEX Extends Fuel Discounts to Independent Truckers, Grows Offerings with Launch of 10-4 by WEX

| October 7, 2024

The 10-4 by WEX mobile app will give independent truckers access to fuel discounts typically reserved for larger enterprises WEX global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, announced the general availability release of 10-4 by WEX, a free mobile app that provides independent truckers and small trucking companies in the U.S. with fuel […]

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EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

| October 2, 2024

These awardees represent the top performing, environmentally responsible SmartWay Partners who move more goods, more miles, with lower emissions and less energy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring eight truck carriers and freight shippers in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska as industry leaders in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay […]

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Fontaine Modification Expands Peterbilt Auto Hauler Offerings

Fontaine Modification Expands Peterbilt Auto Hauler Offerings

| September 30, 2024

Car carrier modification now available for new Peterbilt Model 589 sleepers Fontaine Modification expands its auto hauler offerings for Peterbilt trucks to include the new Peterbilt Model 589 44-inch, 58-inch and 72-inch sleepers.  Peterbilt’s Model 589 is the successor to the iconic Model 389. Fontaine has performed auto hauler conversions on the Model 389, as well […]

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Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sale Price Progressed Further in August

Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sale Price Progressed Further in August

| September 30, 2024

ACT Research reports used Class 8 average retail sale price built on July’s progress in August, climbing 4.6% m/m to $58,350 According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price built on July’s progress in August, climbing 4.6% m/m to […]

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