Is this the shape of things to come?
Rising fuel prices are forcing truck and trailer developers to come up with improved fuel economy and aerodynamics is an attractive option for designers to work on and has stimulated some interesting design.
~ SCR sceptics in the US
Serious concerns about the introduction of SCR in the US in 2010 have become apparent from research reported by Oliver Dixon’s World Trucks Blog.
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 »
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 »
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Today's diesel prices- Adelaidelowest: 179.9, highest: 188.9
- Brisbanelowest: 171.8, highest: 179
- Gold Coastlowest: 172.9, highest: 180.9
- Melbournelowest: 178.9, highest: 187.9
- Perthlowest: 181.9, highest: 189.9
- Sunshine Coastlowest: 169.9, highest: 178.9
- Sydneylowest: 179.7, highest: 189.9
- Adelaide
