Software

Volvo part of new EPA anti-idling program

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America has joined a EPA-funded, SmartWay Transport Partnership program to reduce mobile idling.

MATS REPORT: Bendix working on ABS data on-board telematics

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced it is in discussions with several telecommunications firms on creating a solution that transmits realtime data collected by Bendix's ABS-based stability systems for fleets in incident response scenarios, proactive driver training, and other proactive fleet management needs.

Eaton creates vehicle solutions business unit; partners with @Road Inc.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. has announced the creation of the Vehicle Solutions Business Unit (VSBU), which allows Eaton's Truck group to realign its VORAD and MD Tools Mobile Diagnostics product lines and transform its business model from a component-based supplier to a systems-based solutions provider.

Freightliner, FedEx roll out new hybrid electric trucks

GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., FedEx Express, Eaton, Utilimaster and Detroit Diesel have all teamed to develop a "revolutionary" line of hybrid electric-powered walk-in vans.

Telus, BSM sign satellite tracking pact

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- BSM Technologies, a provider of high security and tracking technology for fleets, has announced an agreement with Telus for the availability of BSM Wireless AVL and secure Fleet Management Solution.

NOREGON UPDATES JPRO DIAGNOSTICS

A comprehensive piece of software that provides diagnostic and troubleshooting information for electronic components.

DEVICE SEES DRIVER FATIGUE

The Driver Fatigue Monitor is a portable device that can detect fatigue up to an hour before drivers notice it.

Brown’s Green Fleet passes 100-million mile mark

ATLANTA -- The UPS fleet of alternative fuel trucks recently hit a major milestone, surpassing more than 100 million miles in delivering packages to homes and businesses.

Mack, Volvo say OK to SCR solution for 2010

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. Mack Trucks has joined parent truckmaker Volvo trucks and other OEMs in declaring that Europe's preferred emission reduction technology will also be used in North America.

CTA supports US weight exemption for anti-idle technology

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance is in favour of a 400-lb weight exemption, contained in the US Energy Policy Act of 2005, for idle reduction systems or auxiliary power units installed on heavy-duty vehicles.

Freightliner revs up medium-duty hybrid prototype

PORTLAND -- Freightliner LLC President and CEO Chris Patterson recently introduced a proof-of-concept prototype utility truck and discussed the company's plans to bring medium-duty hybrid vehicles to the market.

Canadian hybrid developer inks marketing deal for under-hood power systems

TORONTO -- Hybrid powertrain maker Azure Dynamics of Toronto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kidron division of VT Specialized Vehicles Corp. for the branding, marketing and sale of Azure's Under-the-Hood system throughout the North American refrigerated truck body market.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: DC test proves high-tech tools save lives

HANOVER, Germany -- Technology can save many lives, says DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicles chief Andreas Renschler, but European truck operators not unlike their North American counterparts -- are not buying into that idea at a terribly fast pace.

Volvo Link Sentry and Volvo Action Service standard with EPA ’07 engines

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Volvo Trucks will make its Volvo Link Sentry two-way satellite communications and Volvo Action Service (VAS) 24/7 roadside assistance service standard on all trucks with U.S. '07 engines.

Volvo unveils world’s ‘safest’ truck at ITS show

LONDON, England -- Volvo's European Integrated Safety Truck took center stage at the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in London this week.