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ProductsMarch 20, 2018

UStart Engine Starting System Available for Class 7-8 Trucks

Ioxus has added a uStart energy storage solution for Class 7 and Class 8 day cab trucks and tractors with up to 12-liter engines.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 20, 2017

How Fleets are Using Solar Power

Solar panels have moved off building rooftops and onto trucks, tractors, and trailers.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 18, 2017

Could Tesla Solve EV Range Issues With Battery Swapping System?

Tesla filed for a patent on a high-speed battery replacement system for electric vehicles that would quickly swap out a spent battery with fully charged one. Could this be the key to solving charging time and EV range issues?

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 31, 2017

Will Future Tech Have a Domino Effect on Fleets?

Transportation analyst Rick Mihelic says electric powertrains and autonomous vehicles will only be the beginning of the changes fleets will have to deal with in the near-term future.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 9, 2017

Solar Power for Your Truck or Trailer Refrigeration Unit

Transport refrigeration system batteries are increasingly being tapped to power additional electronics such as telematics devices, fuel-level sensors, interior trailer lighting and other accessories. But that means batteries can go dead faster than ever. Solar power to the rescue.

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ProductsAugust 4, 2017

Freedom X Inverters Offer More Surge Power and Precision

Xantrex’s Freedom X is a sine wane inverter line designed to bring more surge power and precise electrical power in a more durable package.

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NewsAugust 1, 2017

Freightliner Offers eNow Solar Charging on Cascadia

Freightliner Cascadia raised-roof sleeper trucks can now be ordered with the eNow eCharge solar system as a pre-delivery installation.

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ProductsJuly 27, 2017

Purkeys Offers Solar Charging Solutions For Inactive Equipment

Purkeys is offering two solar charging solutions, the Solar Bolt and Solar Dash, designed to help fleets keep batteries charged in inactive equipment.

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ProductsJuly 18, 2017

Prestolite’s Isolated Ground Technology Protects Engines from Stray Voltage

Prestolite Electric has announced its use of Isolated Ground Technology in its line of IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme alternators, designed to protect engines from potentially severe electrolytic damage caused by stray voltage.

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ProductsJuly 14, 2017

Purkeys Offers Preventive Maintenance Tool

The Purkeys Handheld Electrical Analyzer allows technicians to quickly test the electrical systems of heavy-duty vehicles.

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