TRUCKS' PRODUCTS & ACCESORIES * USA & Canada
Aerodynamics, refrigeration and corrosion-resistance highlighted by Great Dane
Louisville,KY,USA -Truck News (CAN), by James Menzies -31 Mar 2008: -- Great Dane's, EPA SmartWay-certified, SSL dry freight van was on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show... The trailer incorporates aerodynamic fairings and lightweight components that can collectively save a fleet a substantial amount of fuel, Great Dane officials demonstrated at the show... The SSL van trailer featured: aluminum wheels; low-rolling resistance tires; side skirts; front fairings; and lightweight components... (Photo: Protecting against corrosion is especially important in harsh winter climates such as in Alberta.)
* Carrier Transicold exceeds EPA requirements with latest reefer engines
Louisville,KY,USA -Truck News (CAN), by James Menzies -31 Mar 2008: -- Carrier Transicold was at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week, to showcase its low-emissions trailer product line... Carrier's newest trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) surpass EPA particulate matter requirements by 30%, company officials pointed out, which is also about 20% better than other models in the marketplace. They also produce 19% less NOx and hydrocarbons than the latest EPA allowance. In addition, the newest TRU engines are 1-2% more fuel-efficient and about 1 decibel quieter than Carrier's previous models... (Photo: Carrier Transicold's latest reefer engines exceed EPA emissions requirements and reduce fuel consumption, the company says)
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