Weekly new product roundup

Aug 23, 2021

Updated Aug 26, 2021

Here’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry last week (Aug. 23-29, 2021).

Carrier Transicold introduced its lithium-ion ComfortPro electric model APU.
Forward Lift introduced a line of frame-engaging adapter kits for use on Forward's mobile column lifts.
Permatex, the innovator of Fast Orange, has unveiled the freshest scented Fast Orange hand cleaner to date.
Phillips Industries released a new Qwik-Clamp for charging cables with an insert designed for single or dual pole applications, as well as a new Qwik-Change 20-in. Tracker Spring Kit with Qwik-Clamp for charging cables.
Roadwarrior introduced LightningVolt, a plug-and-play upgrade for truck APUs (like ParkSmart and KIMS) or power inverters.

CARB to allow ZEV credit transfers across states, classes

CARB will allow OEMs to use credits earned for light-, medium-duty ZEV sales to offset Class 7-8 deficits; also will enable ‘pooling’ of credits across opt-in states, among other changes.

If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.

EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations

Distributors tell MEMA what they need from vendors

A driver measures tread depth on a drive tire to evaluate wear patterns and drivability issues.

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