Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
The London, from Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, is available as an aftermarket solution to owners of the Ram ProMaster for additional heating and cooling needs in their cargo space. The unit is compact and efficient, offering up to 32,500 Btu/h of cooling capacity and 44,500 Btu/h of heating capacity. An integrated HVAC system, […]
Westport Innovations Inc. will offer dedicated, liquid propane systems for 2016 Ford 5.0-liter F-150 trucks. This new liquid propane system will be offered in addition to Westport’s compressed natural gas package for 2016 Ford F-150 trucks. Both fuel options are part of the Westport WiNG Power System and are expected to be certified to EPA […]
Eaton has added two optional features to the company’s UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features were added to enhance low-speed maneuverability in situations such as backing into a loading dock or maneuvering in a construction job site. Both options are available at no charge […]
The Cat S40 rugged smartphone is now available in the U.S. It is supported by most major U.S. GSM open carriers, including T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless. Standout features of the S40 include drop-tested up to 5.9 feet onto concrete; powered by a quad-core 1.1-GHz Snapdragon 210 processor and 1 GB of RAM; runs on Android […]
Doosan Portable Power has expanded its line of portable light towers with the introduction of two small-body model light towers – the LSV6 and LSV8. Both towers are standard-equipped with a vertical mast that manually extends to 25 feet, 6 inches with four 1,000-watt metal halide lamps. A hydraulic actuated tower is available as an […]
Ditch Witch has released a new line of heavy-duty (HD) backreamers to help underground construction operators improve productivity and tool durability on horizontal directional drilling job sites. New to all model designs, the HD backreamers are now equipped with standard API threads to fit any industry drill under 100,000 pounds. The new models include the […]
Sherman+Reilly Inc. has enhanced the towing ability of its Revolution Series transmission equipment product line with the addition of a pintle-eye trailer configuration for use with line trucks. The new platform of trailers provides reductions in overall weight and allows for a smaller field and storage footprint. The new pintle-eye versions of the Revolution Series […]
Rock Mills Enterprises has introduced the Lifter PLUS, which complements and builds on the success of the existing Lifter. According to the company, the Lifter is the most innovative product on the market to safely and efficiently remove manhole covers and drainage grates. In most cases, removing covers and grates is as simple as pushing […]
Driving Dynamics has completed the development and production of its latest technology advancement for driver safety training. Full-scale mobile simulators will be available as part of the company’s driver safety training curriculum starting the first quarter of 2016. The DrīvActiv system, developed by Driving Dynamics’ educational and technical teams, has been uniquely engineered to bring […]
Prolong Super Lubricants now offers a premium diesel engine oil featuring the company’s proprietary Anti-Friction Metal Treatment. This advanced technology bonds to metal surfaces and creates a protective layer that reduces friction, provides excellent wear protection and increases fuel efficiency. Formulated with a blend of high-quality synthetic base oils and additives, Prolong’s 15W-40 Diesel Motor […]
