Today we will take a look at the fault code troubleshooting capability of Jaltest’s Commercial Vehicle software. The first thing on our to-do list is connecting up to a vehicle. 1. Plug your Jaltest Link interface into your laptop and open up the Jaltest program. Use the USB cable to plug the Jaltest Link adapter …
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Motiv Power Systems, a provider of all-electric medium duty fleet chassis, recently began delivering Ford E-450-based all-electric step vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS). Compared to their combustion engine-powered counterparts, Motiv says its all-electric EPIC chassis-equipped mail delivery vans are expected to curtail fuel and maintenance costs, resulting in a reduction of total cost of …
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A potential rival to Tesla in electric cars just got a big boost from Amazon. The online retail giant is leading a $700 million investment in Rivian, a Michigan company that is developing a battery-powered pickup truck and an electric sport utility vehicle. The automaker announced the new round of investment on Friday, offering few …
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Daimler Trucks North America on Dec. 20 delivered the first vehicle in its new Electric Innovation Fleet to Penske Truck Leasing in Carson, California, the result of a nine-month collaboration between the two companies to produce and test electric commercial trucks in real-world applications. The vehicle is an electric version of the Freightliner M2 106 …
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In a seeming repeat of last year’s performance, Daimler Trucks North America said it is effectively sold out for the remainder of the 2019 model year. The company sold a record 175,950 units in 2018. It was the largest year ever for retail sales in the history of the company, said Richard Howard, DTNA’s senior …
The Cummins 6.7 liter inline-six turbo diesel is offered in two variants; standard output 370 horsepower (850 pound-feet of torque) and high output 400 horsepower (record-setting 1,000 pound-feet of torque). “The Cummins name has been synonymous with technological innovation and reliability since 1919,” said Melina Kennedy, General Manager – Cummins Pickup segment. “We’re proud to …
Here’s a great article from the folks over at Vehicle Service Pros Counterfeit scan tools are flooding the market at an alarming rate. The United States government is beginning to recognize the need to deal with this issue after many years of hard fought struggles lead by automotive OEMs, tool and equipment manufacturers and the …
Detroit Diesel’s Diagnostic Link software comes in two version. DDDL Standard and DDDL Pro. Each version has slightly different capabilities. This quick article will cover each version’s abilities, the difference between the two, and help you figure out which version you need. DDDL Standard The standard edition provides: ECU Information Diagnostic fault codes Instrumentation Run …
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Your diagnostic laptop is one of the most important tools at your disposal. Unfortunately, many diesel shops don’t know what to look for when purchasing a new laptop and end up with a computer that doesn’t perform properly. We’ve put together this handy list of what to look for before you purchase a diagnostic laptop …
Cummins Insite is a great tool for performing diagnostics. If you diagnose/service Cummins engines, it is an absolute “must-have”. Meeting the Minimum System Requirements In order to use Cummins Insite you’ll need a Windows based computer that meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s software requirements. Recently Cummins increased the computer requirements for their Insite software. If …