Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Road to driverless trucks clogged with unanswered questions

Driver training, safety, and cybersecurity among the topics discussed during FMCSA listening session.




With nearly daily media reports detailing new breakthroughs of highly automated commercial vehicles (HACVs), it may seem they are almost ready for large-scale use.

Yet a public listening session sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) illustrated just how many questions remain to be answered before the technology can become a reality on the nation’s highways.

“There is a gigantic void between what is reality and what is the Hollywood version of what is going on. We are a long, long way from a truly driverless truck, and I think everyone in this room knows that,” said Tom Balzer, president of the Ohio Trucking Association.

Source: http://fleetowner.com/regulations/road-driverless-trucks-clogged-unanswered-questions




Sunday, May 21, 2017

2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Review: Photo Gallery

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We know with an off-road pickup truck, you need to see as many angles and details as possible. Of course, what you really need is to get behind the wheel. In lieu of that, here are a few images of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 to get you closer to the action.

Cars.com photos by Matt Avery & the manfuacturer

See all the photos at: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2017/05/2017-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-review-photo-gallery.html


Wednesday, May 17, 2017

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD - 2017

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD HighCountry

NEW FOR 2017
  • New Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V-8 engine with a 19-percent increase in torque over the previous model and segment-leading horsepower: 445 (322 kW)
  • Alaskan Edition includes the snowplow prep package, 18-inch black wheels with DuraTrac tires, smoked amber roof marker lights, trailering mirrors, spray-in bed liner and distinctive graphics
  • Teen Driver, which encourages safe driving habits, enabling parents or business owners to view the vehicle’s maximum speed, distance driven and the number of times active safety features were engaged during a drive
  • Capless fuel fill (gas models with cargo box)
  • Exterior colors: Graphite Metallic and Pepperdust Metallic
  • High Country models offer a new Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray interior trim

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Regular, double cab and crew cab models are offered across the lineup. Regular cab models feature an 8’ box, while double cab and crew cab models are available with 6’6” or 8’ boxes
  • Dual-rear-wheel configurations are available
  • Trim levels include Work Truck (WT), LT, LTZ and High Country. The LTZ trim is offered on double cab and crew cab models, while the High Country – Chevrolet’s premium heavy-duty pickup – is offered exclusively on the crew cab
  • Standard automatic locking rear differential reacts in milliseconds in low-traction situations to improve safety and confidence on wet, snowy or muddy surfaces
  • Nearly two-thirds of the cab structure composed of high-strength steel
  • Strong, versatile cargo box features two-tier loading capability, integrated tie-downs and accessibility via the CornerStep rear bumper and EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate
  • Standard StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway
  • Integrated cruise control, auto grade braking and diesel exhaust braking, for greater driving control and reduced brake wear on grades
  • Digital Steering Assist power steering enables easier handling and maneuverability, greater steering response, greater road-holding capability and greater stability control assistance (included on LT, LTZ and High Country crew cab models and double cab models with Duramax diesel engine)
  • Available Gooseneck/Fifth Wheel Trailering Prep Package


SAFETY FEATURES

  • Frontal driver and right front-passenger single-stage air bags are standard
  • Thorax side-impact (driver and front passenger) and head curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard seating positions are standard on High Country and available on other models
  • Rear Vision camera system (available on WT and included on LT, LTZ and High Country; not available with box delete)
  • StabiliTrak stability control system with rollover mitigation technology, trailer sway control and hill start assist
  • Driver Alert Package includes Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Safety Alert Seat and Front and Rear Park Assist (available on LT and LTZ and included on High Country models)

Monday, May 15, 2017

Saturday, May 13, 2017

BrandFX - The UltimateFX at the 2017 Work Truck Show

BrandFX introduced the new all-composite service truck body and

UltimateFX is purpose-built to handle all worksite conditions and is the latest in the line of BrandFX’s composite truck service bodies.