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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2019

Texas University Launches Autonomous Shuttle Pilot

Metro Houston is introducing the University District Circulator on the campus of Texas Southern University. The autonomous vehicle shuttle will travel on a one-mile pedestrian walking loop.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

U.S. Army Gets First Mack Defense Heavy Dump Trucks

The U.S. Army took delivery of the first five Mack Granite model-based M917A3 heavy-dump trucks (HDT). In July, the trucks will enter up to 40 weeks of durability testing.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 29, 2019

Testing Ford’s 2020 Police Interceptor Utility

Police officers, fleet managers, and emergency vehicle operator course (EVOC) instructors gathered in Dublin, Calif., on May 17 to test drive the new police vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 24, 2019

Mack Defense to Showcase Heavy-Duty Dump Truck

Mack Defense will display its M917A3 heavy dump truck with an armored cab for the first time in public at the Showcase for Commerce.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Lightning Systems Electric Ford Transit Adds Range

The second-generation powertrain features more range and higher top speed, and batteries are located under the vehicle.

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ArticlesMay 15, 2019

Hybrid Police Vehicles Ready for Patrol

Police vehicles with hybrid gas-electric engines will save law enforcement agencies money and cut emissions. More importantly, they can do the job.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2019

Spartan Unveils Two New Fire Truck Models

Spartan Motors introduced two new purpose-built truck designs this month: an aerial and a pumper.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2019

Rosenbauer Viper SA Fire Truck Equipped with Meritor’s RS180 Rear Axle

Rosenbauer America’s new Viper SA fire truck will be equipped with Meritor’s high-strength RS180 series single-reduction rear axle.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2019

Mack Defense Enters Testing Phase of Heavy Dump Truck Contract

Mack Defense recently started production of five Mack Granite-based M917A3 heavy dump trucks (HDT) as part of the production vehicle testing (PVT) phase of its $296 million contract with the U.S. Army.

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Videosby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2019

A Look at the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV

Dana Hammer, government fleet sales manager for General Motors Fleet, gives an inside look at the Tahoe police pursuit vehicle.

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