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ZeroTruck Powered by Electric Propulsion System

UQM, a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that the ZeroTruck, an all-electric zero emission medium duty truck powered by a UQM PowerPhase electric propulsion system is making its industry debut at the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute’s 2008 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. Read more »

May 16, 2008 Posted by tgiles | Technology | | No Comments

Getting the weight right

Load axle weighing manufacturer Right Weigh has added to its range of products with a single axle gauge, in-cab gauge, flush mount gauges and new packaging for its existing products.

Distributed in Australia by Smart Truck Solutions, Right Weigh’s low cost axle weighing product has patented interior and exterior load scale systems. Available in Australia for nearly one year now, Right Weigh has a range of gauges to suit most axles and suspensions available. Read more »

May 16, 2008 Posted by tim giles | Technology, Xtras | | No Comments

Restrain Yourself

As part of Freighter’s growing range of Load Restraint solutions, the company has unveiled a new Load Hold Curtain at this year’s inaugural Melbourne Truck Show. Designed to provide legal load restraint for a wide range of cargoes, the Freighter Load Hold Curtain is aimed to fulfill a demand for a gateless road restraint option for T-Liner trailers. Read more »

May 16, 2008 Posted by tim giles | Freighter, Maxitrans | | No Comments