Heater warms bus while reducing fuel consumption, emissions
Heater warms bus while reducing fuel consumption, emissions
The Proheat X45 auxiliary coolant heater becomes part of a school bus heating system, supplying added heat for passengers while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. An integrated pump circulates heated coolant to warm the engine block, making start-up easier and reducing start-up engine wear. The heater features an onboard control panel that displays heating status, while an optional digital timer for inside the bus offers timer-based starting of the heater. Proheat X45 complies with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards to ensure bus passenger safety.
Teleflex Thermal Systems
Transfinder launches browser-based maintenance system
Transfinder unveiled its first browser-based fleet maintenance system at the trade show. ServiceFinder can be accessed through any computer with an Internet connection. After logging in, users view the dashboard, where they can track maintenance schedules, alerts, work orders, inventory and “Vehicle Quick Access,” which can drill down to show complete vehicle history. In addition, PDFs and Microsoft Word or Excel documents such as parts lists and diagrams can be attached to vehicle profiles. The company plans to add functionality with additional modules, including TripFinder, Transfinder’s activity trip program, and RouteFinder, its routing software. Eventually, all Transfinder services will be integrated and released on a Web-accessible platform, officials say.
Transfinder
LED lamps feature innovative lighting technology
Weldon Technologies’ 1017 Series LED Stop/Tail, Turn and Backup Lamps utilize a single high-power LED for optimal output intensity. V-LED technology (a thread-mounted design) provides efficient thermal management, allowing for extraordinary brightness and signaling power with a low current draw. The V-LED design also allows for field replacements or upgrades as new LED technologies emerge. Additional features of the lamps include standard lead wires that enable users to add the connector of their choice and a replaceable cover lens that maximizes optical performance.
Weldon Technologies
xiTix offers fleet, student and employee management solutions
xiTix specializes in real-time solutions for schools, fleets, logistics, transportation, libraries and BPO units. Products include ReTSER, which tracks student attendance on school buses and in the classroom; ReTBus, a school bus security system; the GPS Fleet Visibility System, which offers live vehicle tracking and monitoring, location/route marking and alerts; and ReTClock, an employee attendance monitoring system. xiTix’s integrated applications and solutions focus on providing real-time information to make quick, efficient and automated corrective actions that result in minimized costs and improved productivity.
xiTix LLC