T. Boone Pickens Jr., famous oil tycoon turned evangelist for alternative fuels and American energy independence, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes.
Transflo Trailer Tracking is a solar-powered device that integrates into the Transflo Mobile+ platform to give fleet managers near real-time communications and GPS-based tracking of trailers, containers and other assets.
Xantrex is offering a lineup of solar solutions, starting with rigid panel and flexible panel roof-mounted solar kits and expansion kits to accommodate future upgrades or expansion.
PulseTech has updated its SolarPulse Battery Charger Line with more efficient versions that offer increased wattage to charge maintain and desulfate lead-acid batteries in vehicles and equipment stored outside.
Geotab has added the TT600 solar-powered asset tracker by Flex to its marketplace platform to provide fleet managers with near real-time, detailed tracking information about trailers, containers, and generators, the telematics provider announced.
PennFleet, a provider of collision repair and emergency roadside services for truck fleets, has announced plans to use solar energy to provide power to its facilities.
Fontaine Modification Fleet Services now offers installation of solar panel systems from eNow Solar Energy Solutions, capable of powering certain systems on a heavy-duty truck.
They don't save much fuel, but extend battery life for tractors and keep trailer lift gates ready to use.
Solar power makes sense for many commercial trucks, and in many applications, an investment in the right equipment can be paid back in roughly three years, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in its latest Confidence Report.
Go Power! has paired its solar charging system with a new component for work trucks. The dual-charging system was engineered specifically for charging liftgate and pallet jack batteries.