Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022:
Autocar is integrating the Blue iQ smart gauge into the Autocar Always Up display on CNG trucks.Autocar
In partnership with Hexagon Agility, a global provider of renewable natural gas fuel systems, Autocar software engineers integrated the Blue iQ smart gauge into the Autocar Always Up display.
The integration gives operators access to real-time information regarding the truck’s fuel management system. The information provided can be customized by the end user and includes information such as:
The Blue iQ smart gauge integration effort consolidates all relevant information into one screen so the operator can easily reference the truck information in one place. As part of the integration effort, Autocar has introduced the ability to read CNG diagnostic information from the Always Up display.
The integration of the system removes the prior need of wiring and retrofitting additional CNG gauges and inaccessibility of necessary information by keeping it all in a convenient location. This aids in eliminating the need for extra tools when troubleshooting issues, as well as improves diagnostic time.
"We are excited to offer our CNG customers a new way to monitor the performance of their Autocar trucks with an integrated solution that helps operators better understand their CNG fuel system," said Andrew Taitz, chairman of Autocar. "Autocar and our customers have played a significant role in the shift toward alternative fuels in their respective vocational markets, and we are proud to lead the refuse industry in 3rd party system integration."
