Technology Briefs — October 3 - October 9
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The Latest Headlines:
- Honda Develops New Clean Diesel Engine
- Use of Wireless Technology on the Rise in Service and Utility Fleets
- Gulf Hydrocarbon Opens 24/7 Biodiesel Wholesale Pump in Indiana
- Use of Wireless Technology on the Rise in Service and Utility Fleets
Honda Develops New Clean Diesel Engine
Honda announced last Tuesday it has developed a new diesel engine that is compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier II Bin 5 requirements.The engine features two-layer catalytic converter technology that significantly reduces emissions of nitrogen oxide, the automaker said in a statement.
Use of Wireless Technology on the Rise in Service and Utility Fleets
The use of wireless technology is on the rise amongst service and utility fleets, according to a new report released Monday by eyefortransport.The report finds that 85% of survey respondents said they are utilizing wireless systems for tracking purposes, compared with 74% in 2005.
In addition, the report shows that 72% of respondents use the systems to improve driver communications, compared with 65% in 2005.
The report also finds that 68% of fleets polled use wireless systems for optimizing their routing and scheduling, compared with 50% last year. Transport Topics
Gulf Hydrocarbon Opens 24/7 Biodiesel Wholesale Pump in Indiana
Gulf Hydrocarbon said last Wednesday it has opened a new automated facility in Hammond, Ind., that offers 100% biodiesel fuel to wholesale customers 24 hours a day.The facility allows tankers, transport trucks and rail cars to add 100% biodiesel, known as B100, to their diesel fuel mix, Gulf Hydrocarbon said in a statement.
The terminal will serve distributors in the Chicago area as well as North Central Illinois and Indiana, said Ron Richardson, distribution specialist for Gulf Hydrocarbon. Transport Topics
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