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Nissan enters compact van market

Overdrive Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:34:34 +0000

Nissan NV200

Nissan unveiled its new NV200 compact commercial van Feb. 8 at the Chicago Auto Show.

The NV200, which has an estimated 1,500-poundpayload capacity, will be priced “substantially less” than competitive vans, said Joe Castelli, vice president for Nissan Commercial Vehicle and Fleet.

“The U.S. commercial vehicle market is only just moving toward the compact van as a business solution and we believe the NV200 will become the gold standard in the commercial van market,” Castelli said. “We expect this market segment to double in the next few years as fuel prices rise and businesses seek smaller vehicle solutions for more efficient operation in congested urban environments.”

While the NV200 is new to the North American market, Castelli noted the van is sold in over 40 countries. It was named “2010 International Van of the Year” by a panel of European journalists.

The vehicle’s exterior takes its design cues from existing Nissan truck and van lines and includes an aerodynamic front end and large, low-effort, dual sliding side doors. It has tall, 40/60 split-opening rear doors with dual opening positions of 90 and 180 degrees.

Up front, you’ll find a 2.0 liter, 16-valve dual, overhead cam four-cylinder engine teamed with Nissan’s Xtronic CVT automatic transmission. Other standard features include anti-lock brakes and an electronic brake force distribution system.

Nissan designed the NV200 with an overall length of just 186.2 inches sitting on a 115.2 inch wheelbase. The cargo dimension between the wheelhouses allows for loading standard U.S. 40-by-48-inch pallets. Standard integrated mounting points allow the installation of racks and shelves without drilling into the sidewalls. Six available floor-mounted cargo hooks allow for secure cargo securement in transit.

Cab protection device

James Jaillet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:49:51 +0000

Built for cab and sleeper security, the SleeperLock uses a strap-like device to hook to inside door handles of all common tractors and prevent doors from opening. The strap is constructed of polyester webbing, which has a high weight-breaking point, low water absorption rate and good abrasion resistance. It features metal adjusters and buckles and [...]

Tire pressure monitor

Overdrive Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:02:44 +0000

The Velcro-mount PressurePro tire pressure monitors contains small sensors that watch tire pressure and warn of tire deflation ahead of time. The sensors replace the valve stem caps and are easy to install. The product attaches to a dashboard and plugs into a cigarette lighter receptacle, but is also capable of being hardwired. L&S Safety Solutions, [...]

Grinder and accessories

Overdrive Staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:53:10 +0000

The Grinder Kit includes the improved ¼ -in. mini angle die grinder, as well as an assortment of prep discs, removal discs, roloc holders and shanks. The lighter, durable grinder features 25,000 rpm of free speed, dual-tapered collet system and 1/3-hp motor . Besides the die grinder, the kit also includes service wrenches and a [...]

XE13 powertrain with I-Shift

Overdrive Staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:39:05 +0000

Volvo now offers a 455-hp rating for the XE13 powertrain package. The package lowers engine rpm and is available on Volvo VN series tractors. The company says the package boosts fuel efficiency from the previous 425-hp XE13 package and includes various components such as a Volvo I-Shift overdrive transmission with a 0.78:1 ratio and axle ratios [...]

ISX 12-liter for regional, vocational hauls

Overdrive Staff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:47:16 +0000

The ISX12, built for regional hauls and vocational and specialty applications, uses components of the big-bore ISX15 to offer more power and better fuel economy than its predecessor, the ISX11.9, the company says. Borrowed from the ISX15 are an enhanced cooled exhaust gas recirculation system, a single variable-geometry turbocharger, the proprietary XPI fuel system and Cummins after treatment system with selective catalytic reduction technology.

The engine is designed for rigorous duty cycles, including dump and mixer trucks and refuse applications, and the engine’s horsepower and torque ratings are appropriate for fire and emergency vehicles and regional haul and daycab operations in Class 8 trucks.

The engine’s standard horsepower ratings range from 310 to 425. Production will begin in March.

CUMMINS, cummins.com

Supernova series

Overdrive Staff — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:17:21 +0000

Grote Industries’ Supernova lighting series has added integrated flange four-inch stop/tail/turn and dual system back-up lamps to its collection. The LED light has a cushioning gasket seal to keep out water and debris, and a lens-to-housing seal that reduces moisture and component corrosion. The flange design mounts directly onto the vehicle, and each lamp features concise potting that holds the lamp’s solid-state circuit board. The hard-coated polycarbonate housings and acrylic lenses are durable and help protect the technologically advanced LED lights, illuminating 200 milliseconds faster than other bulbs.

Grote Industries, grote.com

Sky-Lite trailer lighting

Overdrive Staff — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:12:05 +0000

Sky Lite, a 4-in. diameter hole cut in the sides of the trailer, helps external sunlight enter trailer to increase view of cargo inside the trailer. The polycarbonate product features snap-in parts and an adhesive hold for easy installation and will help trucks operate more greenly. Truck-Lite, truck-lite.com

Tire pressure monitoring system

Overdrive Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:20:52 +0000

The new commercial truck tire pressure monitoring system measures the pressure and heat buildup in tires and is installed inside the wheel or tire cavity in the drop center of the wheel to prevent theft. The system records any significant air loss over time caused by leaks in the tire. With the “Hook and Go” [...]

Gloves for truckers

Overdrive Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:07:22 +0000

The Panther Driver’s Gloves line now includes durable leather gloves lined with 40 grams of 3M Thinsulate lining. The gloves come in sizes small through XX-large. GALETON COMPANY, galeton.com, (800) 221-0570