Navigating Future Trends in the Heavy-Duty Industry

July 27, 2023

Category: EV Vehicles, industry trends, Transportation Industry, Trucking

Navigating Future Trends in the Heavy-Duty Industry

Idling Trucks: Draining Cash from Diesel Fleets

Let's talk about one of the biggest money-drainers in the trucking world - idling. According to the article, Reducing Costly Idling Behavior in Commercial Diesel Fleets, when trucks idle for long hours, they gulp down more fuel and wear down their engines faster. So, the less a truck idles, the less you'll find yourself paying for extra fuel and maintenance. The Heavy Duty Parts Report outlines some great resources on how to cut down on idling. If your diesel engine needs repair or has seen extra wear due to extensive idling, be sure to check out our extensive parts inventory of engine parts for your medium and heavy-duty truck.

Self-Driving Shuttles: The Future of Public Transport?

Next up, we're stepping into the future with self-driving shuttles. The article, ZF and Beep Partner to Bring Autonomous Level 4 Shuttles to US Market talks about how ZF and Beep are teaming up to bring Level 4 autonomous shuttles to the U.S. Imagine that - shuttles moving around without a driver! It's an exciting development that could change a lot for us in the trucking industry.

Diesel vs Electric Trucks: Who's Greener?

Finally, let's dive into a hot debate - which is greener, diesel or electric trucks? The article, Do EVs Have More Emissions Than Diesel-Powered Trucks? tackles this question head-on. Turns out, it's not a straightforward answer. It depends on things like where the electricity for the EVs comes from and how efficient the diesel engines are. It's something we should all keep in mind as we think about the future of trucking.

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