The Fleet Business Authority
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Next-generation Westport natural gas system W estport Innovations announced a second-generation high-pressure direct-injection natural gas system usable on original equipment manufacturers' diesels. It replaces the dual-fuel product based on the Cummins ISX15 that went out of production in November. Called Westport HPDI 2.0, the new dual-fuel system will offer ready integration into OEM operations globally. Meanwhile, the evolution of Westport natural gas storage and delivery systems continues with a new generation of proprietary fuel tank, fuel pump, and system controls that can match range, performance and drivability of diesel, says the company. Westport is now working on seven OEM applications with engine sizes ranging from trucks to locomotives. Circle 322 on Reader Action Card or go to www.hdt.hotresponse.com Zenith electric van T he Zenith electric van from Zenith Motors uses a Ram ProMaster body with a Borg-Warner electric drivetrain, including a 180-horsepower motor and a 62.5-kilowatt-hour bank of lithiumion phosphate batteries. It's called the Zenith 350 for its 3,500-pound payload capacity; its volumetric capacity is 530 cubic feet. Operating range is 70 to 85 miles, depending on weight carried. Top speed is limited to 60 mph. Regenerative braking reduces service-brake wear and helps keep the batteries charged. When depleted, batteries take 6.5 hours to recharge using a 220/240-volt, 40-ampere circuit. Circle 323 on Reader Action Card or go to www.hdt.hotresponse.com Bridgestone launches tire for auto haulers B ridgestone's new M749 Drive Radial Tire is the first tire Bridgestone has designed specifically for long- and regional-haul auto-haul transportation vehicles in the U.S. and Canadian market. The M749 comes in a new size unique to the Bridgestone lineup – 295/60R22.5-inch. This new product is built to withstand the carrying capacity demands of the auto-haul segment while also maintaining the maximum sustained speed necessary when traveling long stretches of highway. Circle 324 on Reader Action Card or go to www.hdt.hotresponse.com www.truckinginfo.com JANUARY 2014 • HDT 61 Circle 223 on Reader Action Card