ESW opens new facility for aftermarket DOCs and DPFs

ESW Group, a manufacturer of Skyline aftermarket DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filters), DOCs (Diesel Oxidation Catalysts), announced the opening of a new production facility in Montgomeryville, PA.

DPFs and DOCs are components of the emission control systems of the post-2007 diesel powered trucks and buses, and have allowed a new generation of vehicles to emit low levels of diesel particulate matter emissions.

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Oliver rolls out new drive retread, ULP trailer retread size

Oliver Rubber Company announced the launch of the Oliver Lug Traction Drive (“ORCO LTD”), a new lightweight, open-shoulder drive-position retread for regional and urban commercial vehicles.

“Designed to deliver excellent all-weather traction and durability, it is ideal for school bus pick-up and delivery, as well as food and beverage applications,” according to the company.

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Daimler plans DD8 engine release for 2018

INDIANAPOLIS. Detroit Diesel Corp., a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), officially took the wraps off its Detroit DD8 medium-duty engine here at the 2017 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show.

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NTEA ride and drive

Every year at the annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show, a variety of light, medium, and heavy trucks are made available to attendees to drive or ride along in to get a feel for a wide range of different vehicle technologies.

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The 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show: Day 2

You can spot a little bit of everything truck related at the annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show, from Class 8 dump trucks, pickups and vans on down to snowplows, automatic tire chains, and ladder racks. Here are just a few of the sights spotted at this year's vent. (All photos by Sean Kilcarr for Fleet Owner)

Detroit DD8 engine builds on medium-duty lineup

Freightliner Custom Chassis Partners on CNG MT-45/55 Vehicle

Photo: Freightliner Custom Chassis

Freightliner Custom Chassis, Clean Energy Fuels, and Green Alternative Systems have partnered to provide a compressed natural gas fuel system on FCCC's CNG MT-45/55 chassis.

The chassis is used in the linen and uniform, parcel and home delivery, vending and food service, baking and snack delivery, and school bus industries. Green Alternative Systems will provide the new CNG fueling system for the chassis, which is powered by a 6.0L V8 engine with three available fuel capacities, including 35 GGE (gasoline gallons equivalent), 42 GGE or 52 GGE.

The new CNG MT-55 chassis was on display at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. FCCC partnered with the two companies because of their experience and expertise in the natural gas vehicle industry.

Clean Energy will provide fleets using the chassis with fueling agreements and access to its network of fueling stations. The company operates a network of over 550 public and private fueling stations across the country.

Green Alternative Systems is a large commercial alternative fuel upfitter in North America, designing and installing natural gas, propane, hybrid, and electric fuel systems for the transit and fleet industries. GAS offers alternative fuel systems for buses, trucks, and commercial vehicles.

Related: UPS Invests More Than $90M In Natural Gas

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