Gates Offers Fiber Hose in New Bulk Size

Gates Fiber Braid Lock-On Hose is a reinforced hose available in 300-foot bulk reel and 50-foot packaging.

The fiber-braid hose is designed for petroleum-based hydraulic oils, glycol antifreeze compounds, water, engine lubricating oils and air.

It has an oil and mildew resistant cover, a 300-p.s.i working pressure and meets specific performance requirements for fuel and B20 biodiesel fuel transfer applications up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Phillips Expands Permalite XT Lighting Lineup

Phillips Industries' Permalite XT 4-inch round clear reverse light offers high durability with improved resistance to impacts, corrosion, harsh chemicals and UV exposure.

The reverse light has 9 diodes, uses Boardfree technology and comes in either flange or grommet mount. The lights can be mounted in any direction and still meet SAE R and DOT specifications. The integrated male 3-pin AMP connector is sealed and greased to keep corrosion-causing contaminants out.

Phillips has also released a ¾-inch round hard-wired light to be used as an alternative when space is restricted. They are constructed with a polycarbonate lens and the housing is sealed to protect the three diodes inside from outside contaminants and moisture.

The lights are available with a variety fo lens colors and wiring configurations for single or dual function marker/clearance, auxiliary and license lighting applications. All hard wired lights include their correlating mounting grommet.

The 2.0-inch and 2.5-inch mounting adapter plates constructed of non-corrosive polycarbonate material are being introduced to upgrade from traditional 2.0-inch and 2.5-inch flange style lights to smaller, more efficient LED lights.

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Volvo’s SuperTruck Exceeds EPA Freight Efficiency Goals

Volvo's SuperTruck is unveiled in Washington, D.C. Photo by Jim Park

Volvo Trucks North America's SuperTruck demonstration rig combined advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies to achieve a freight efficiency improvement of 88%, exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy SuperTruck program compared to a base model 2009 Volvo VN.

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%, exceeding 12 mpg consistently in testing, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg. Powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%.

Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America, noted that the base model Volvo in 2009 averaged 7 mpg.

The SuperTruck program was a five-year DOE research and development initiative to improve freight efficiency – meaning more payload carried while burning less fuel – by 50% compared to 2009 base model trucks.

Volvo's aerodynamic SuperTruck has a shorter front end than conventional trucks on the road today, and the hood has a sharper downward slope. Lightweight fairings run the length of the tractor and trailer, and cameras have replaced rearview mirrors. Its redesigned chassis is made almost entirely of aluminum, which halved the chassis weight and contributed to an overall tractor-trailer weight reduction of 3,200 pounds.

An enhanced version of Volvo's I-See, a new feature that memorizes thousands of routes traveled and uses that knowledge to optimize cruise speed and keep the I-shift automated manual transmission in the most fuel-efficient gear possible, was an integral part of the fuel efficiency gains seen during SuperTruck on-road testing.

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