Columbus- Parker Hannifin Corporation a leader in motion and control technologies, introduced a new line of SAE aluminum tube fittings that are approximately 65% lighter than equivalent steel and stainless steel fittings to deliver customer value in terms of reduced transportation expense and more convenient hydraulic system conversion.
Specifying lightweight aluminum fittings from Parker can provide [...]

U.S.A.- AeroFlex™ fairings, which have demonstrated up to a 7.5% improved fuel economy for tractor-trailer rigs, are now available from Carrier Transicold’s North American dealer network.
Developed by Freight Wing, Inc. and available for standard as well as refrigerated trailers, patent-pending AeroFlex fairings are made of impact-resistant, flexible TPO (thermoplastic olefin) plastic that maintains a good [...]

The Michelin MBA independent truck dealer programme held its fourth annual event this year at the Caledonian Hilton in Edinburgh on Friday 23 April 2010.
The main theme of the event from Michelin was one of change. Russell Bowyer, 39, was introduced as the new full-time manager of the programme along with the promise of [...]

At Volvo’s design studio, around 60 people work with product design for different Volvo companies - Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Penta.
Patrik Palovaara specialises in truck design. His latest creation is Volvo Trucks’ new construction truck, the Volvo FMX.
“It’s true that truck design is largely about rational factors like aerodynamics and [...]

In response to strong demand by body manufacturers and customers, Hino Trucks debuted an ambulance chassis during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. The truck on display was a Hino 2011 model year 258ALP. The truck is equipped with Hino Trucks’ 2010 compliant SCR system, making it the only medium duty conventional truck [...]