Fuel/Emissions
Fleet execs expect fuel to have bigger impact on operations in ’08
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A recent survey conducted by eyefortransport revealed that the majority of North American fleet executives expect fuel purchasing to become an even bigger challenge this year and are constantly adapting their fuel management decisions as a result.
MATS: Bendix system boosts fuel economy and acceleration
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Although it may sound like something from the future, the Bendix Pneumatic Booster System (PBS) is getting close to reality and is the first air management system of its kind to simultaneously improve fuel economy and vehicle acceleration, while reducing engine emissions.
Pro SCR survey finds fleets leaning to SCR in ’10
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With six months to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, a survey commissioned by the coalition developing SCR (selective catalytic reduction) engines, concludes that, naturally, interest among carriers for their technology remains higher than increased EGR.