As more and more beverages require greater investment in climate-controlled trucks and trailers, original equipment manufacturers and trailer manufacturers have made strides to meet these needs as well as support emission-reduction goals.
For those not ready to make the electric vehicle, there are a number of emissions-reducing alternatives, including propane, biodiesel and compressed natural gas, which are scalable for your operations.
Even though electric vehicles are commanding a lot of ink, fleet managers and drivers, overall, many have more questions than answers associated with the technology.
Technology from air brake charging and control system developer Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems now is available to order on select Kenworth Truck Co. vehicles.
Compared with last year, summer fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has remained stable. Alternative markets competition still coming from emissions versus price with traditional fuels.
Electric vehicle deployment for leasing of commercial vehicles are increasing, however, diesel vehicles still dominate the market. But experts note that as the gap narrows in terms of costs, so too will the market share.