Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a package of vehicle components for the Volvo VN to deliver high fuel efficiency and low emissions, as part of EPA’s new SmartWay tractor program. Trucks ordered with this set of components are eligible to receive EPA’s SmartWay designation.
Freightliner announced that two of its 2008 models, the Columbia and Century Class S/T, have been selected by EPA as fuel-saving vehicles, worthy of its SmartWay designation.
Kenworth received the 2007 Industry Innovation Award for alternative-fuel trucks at the Alternative Fuels & Vehicle National Conference.
The new Holland aluminum fifth wheel, the company says, is designed for standard duty applications and forged from the same aluminum alloy as Alcoa’s aluminum truck wheels. It’s rated for 55,000 lbs. maximum vertical load and 150,000 lbs. maximum drawbar pull, and is backed by Holland’s five-year/500,000-mile warranty.
ConocoPhillips announced that its API CJ-4 diesel engine oils are compliant with the new Caterpillar Engine Crankcase Fluid (ECF) -2 and ECF-1-a specifications.
NHTSA has advised Panor Corp. that its design for a backup lamp – which incorporates 18 white LEDs on the outer perimeter of its combination stop-tail-turn lamp – is not prohibited by FMVSS 108.
Denso International America was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year Award.
