Category: Shop Stuff

Valeo Increases Truck Loading/Unloading Speed 6x with Slip Robotics

Valeo Increases Truck Loading/Unloading Speed 6x with Slip Robotics

| October 15, 2024

“It took us 30 minutes to load or unload a trailer with forklifts. Now it’s five minutes!” Valeo, a global leader in automotive parts manufacturing, has optimized its dock operations by partnering with Slip Robotics. Through the deployment of SlipBot autonomous loading robots, Valeo has drastically reduced its truck loading and unloading times sixfold, setting […]

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Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

| October 14, 2024

Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]

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Plastic Express Enhances Fleet Safety with Help from Industry Leaders in Data-Driven Solutions

Plastic Express Enhances Fleet Safety with Help from Industry Leaders in Data-Driven Solutions

| October 10, 2024

By partnering with Netradyne®, Geotab®, and Gridline®, Plastic Express® saw a 13% reduction in severe driving alerts and major improvements in safe driving behavior Netradyne, SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing; Geotab, the global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions; and Gridline, a fleet safety and telematics company and a Geotab reseller, […]

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Highland Electric Fleets and GRID Alternatives Partner on Workforce Development and Training Program for Electric School Bus Operations

Highland Electric Fleets and GRID Alternatives Partner on Workforce Development and Training Program for Electric School Bus Operations

| October 10, 2024

GRID Alternatives will deliver a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the unique demands of electric school bus fleets  Highland Electric Fleets, the leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS) for school bus and municipal fleets, has partnered with GRID Alternatives to create a workforce development training program focused on all aspects of electric school bus operations. The partnership aims to create […]

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Hankook Tire to Support Car Hauler Segment with New SmartLine AL50 TBR Product

Hankook Tire to Support Car Hauler Segment with New SmartLine AL50 TBR Product

| October 9, 2024

Hankook Tire for the challenging and unique commercial car hauler segment with its new SmartLine AL50 truck bus and radial (TBR) tire Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announced support for the challenging and unique commercial car hauler segment with its new SmartLine AL50 truck bus and radial (TBR) tire. The SmartLine AL50, in addition to Hankook’s […]

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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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