Bridgestone’s Bandag Drive Tire Tread with Improved Wear Life
Tread technology has come a long way in recent decades as tire manufacturers are able to use computer-assisted technologies to define new tread types for different road conditions and vehicles. In the trucking industry, a lot of focus has been placed on tire composition and tread design lately as these factors have a lot to […]
Steps to Implement a Polyfuel Strategy for Your Fleet
New regulations and shareholder demands are forcing trucking fleets to switch to zero-carbon fuel alternatives. Fleet managers have to handle much of this decarbonization without disrupting business. In a recent article published in Heavy Duty Trucking, Lynn Lyon made some recommendations on applying a polyfuel strategy to meet these goals.Emissions sources are divided into three […]
A Roadmap for Work Truck Fleet Electrification
While a growing number of companies have plans for work truck fleet electrification, many are wondering exactly how to go about it. In an April 2022 article in Heavy Duty Trucking, Matt Betz a fleet optimization professional from DTE Energy shared DTE’s detailed plan of how the company is easing electric vehicles, or EVs, into […]
Organization Preparation for Fleet Electrification
In November, four experts in fleet electrification held a panel at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference to share insights from their real-world experiences: – Danita Park, director of EV and commercial development, NRG – Chris George, executive director, EVolve Houston – Michael Ambrose, manager of maintenance and construction, East Bay Municipal Utility District – Yann […]
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