MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
CPS Energy in Austin, Texas, is using drones to perform routine inspections of overhead infrastructure.
The cost for utility fleets to buy a light-duty bucket truck has risen significantly in the past nine years, according to newly released data from Utilimarc.
CPS Energy has announced the purchase of 34 XLP Plug-In Hybrid Electric Ford F-150 pickup trucks, the largest purchase of plug-in F-150s by any utility or private company to date, according to CPS.
Sikaflex-271 PowerCure is specially designed for manual applications where adhesion and strength buildup within a short period of time is required, and well-suited for direct glazing in assembly lines and for repair.
Spartan Motors will show a Ford Transit concept van that has been tailor-made for utility fleets with a more customized cargo area and remote workstation at an upcoming fleet trade show.
Among utility fleets, four-wheel drive trucks have become the dominant light-duty pickup, according to Utilimarc.
The 400SC enhances productivity with the highest capacity in its class — 600 pounds unrestricted and 1,000 pounds restricted — allowing operators to carry more tools and materials to the worksite.
Bringing its fleet of electric utility trucks up to the necessary safety standards would cost an estimated $700,000. The City of Gonzales (Texas) will determine whether it is more affordable to outsource all utility operations.
The HC140 (Gen3) camera monitoring system is designed for applications where placement of the camera is critical for viewing the load.
Set to begin Feb. 15, the recall covers 122 Altec AC40-152S cranes in the 2014 to 2017 model years.