[Manicmechnic]

National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) held 43rd annual convention
Included "Hybrid Truck & Alternative Fuels Summit" w/ series of informative sessions
Hybrid-electric trucks are here, more are coming
Education of fleet owners on ins/outs of high-tech wonders just beginning
Fleets have steep learning curve as technological developments roll out

Significant Points
Fleets, industry committed to bringing hybrid electric-drive vehicles to trucking
Includes organized fleet user groups, light-, medium-, heavy-duty OEMs, specialized system/component suppliers
Lead presentation at NTEA hybrid summit developed by NAFA
Detailed what fleets must learn, consider, analyze before making hybrid decision
Lifecycle cost analysis modeling determines if higher hybrid fixed costs offset by operating cost savings
Operational use patterns must match strengths of hybrid systems to maximize operating cost savings

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What do you think is going to happen? Slow underpower trucks.
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[Blacksheep]

I read somewere that Wallymart will be leading the way. :roll:

[Fozzy]

What do you think is going to happen? Slow underpower trucks.

Ever drive a pre-1970's truck?? :lol:

[Manicmechnic]

Originally Posted by Fozzy

Ever drive a pre-1970's truck?? :lol:

No, Did they have 80,000gvw back then?

[Mackman]

what a joke
I want the old turn the fuel pump up your self motors with the black smoke rollin out the pipes now that was truckin 8)

[Fozzy]

Originally Posted by Manicmechnic

No, Did they have 80,000gvw back then?

Yes, but the trailers where monstrous at 45'

[Mack2]

Originally Posted by Mackman

what a joke
I want the old turn the fuel pump up your self motors with the black smoke rollin out the pipes now that was truckin 8)

Mackman I read somewhere that Mack had a hybrid version of the Granite and that the Air Force was using it.

[VÖLUND]

I think hybrid trucks are late in coming. Truck drivers shouldn't have to expose themselves to carcinogenic fuel in order to make a living. Fact is, if a company can make a higher profit margin by exposing their truck drivers to conventional fuels then they will do that.

If companies really cared about their employees they would revolutionize their fleets with non-carcinogenic fuel burning trucks saving their truck drivers health and the planet at the same time.

I'm sure there are plenty that will disagree with this, it's just my opinion. You know what they say about opinions. :wink:

[Manicmechnic]

Originally Posted by VÖLUND

if a company can make a higher profit margin by exposing their truck drivers to conventional fuels then they will do that.

In some countries, filling stations sell bio-diesel more cheaply than conventional diesel.

For example, fuel containing 20% biodiesel is labeled B20. Pure biodiesel is referred to as B100.

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can be manufactured from algae, vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled restaurant greases; it can be produced locally in most countries. It is safe, biodegradable and reduces air pollutants, such as particulates, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Blends of 20 percent biodiesel with 80 percent petroleum diesel (B20) can generally be used in unmodified diesel engines. Biodiesel can also be used in its pure form (B100), but may require certain engine modifications to avoid maintenance and performance problems.

Biodiesel can be used in pure form (B100) or may be blended with petroleum diesel at any concentration in most modern diesel engines. Biodiesel will degrade natural rubber gaskets and hoses in vehicles (mostly found in vehicles manufactured before 1992), although these tend to wear out naturally and most likely will have already been replaced with FKM, which is nonreactive to biodiesel.

Gelling
The temperature at which pure (B100) biodiesel starts to gel varies significantly and depends upon the mix of esters and therefore the feedstock oil used to produce the biodiesel. For example, biodiesel produced from low erucic acid varieties of canola seed (RME) starts to gel at approximately -10 °C. Biodiesel produced from tallow tends to gel at around +16 °C. As of 2006, there are a very limited number of products that will significantly lower the gel point of straight biodiesel. One such product, Wintron XC30, has been shown to reduce the gel point of pure biodiesel fuels.

[Mackman]

Originally Posted by Mack2

Mackman I read somewhere that Mack had a hybrid version of the Granite and that the Air Force was using it.

I did read that allso i forgetg which trucking mag. it was i get so many of them in the mail. It had a picture of a blue granite right??