Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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PRODUC TS Detroit Radiator's bolt-on Powercool Detroit Radiator designed its bolt-on Powercool radiator to be more durable and sustainable and to replace plastic and aluminum radiators and frames. The integrated unit offers advanced technology and a seven- to eight-year lifespan. Detroit Radiator Corp., www.detroitrad.com Webasto's vehicle heaters Webasto's Air Top Evo 40 and 55 vehicle heaters are designed to provide greater comfort, safety and heating capacity for various applications on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The units incorpo - rate an automatic cold-start system engineered to provide more heating power to cabins and cargo spaces, and they are built to be quieter and have lower power consumption due to modern controls and a new fuel pump design, making them suited for continuous heating; multiple heaters can be combined in a modular fashion to allow for heating larger areas. Both units feature an automatic altitude adjustment for optimal operation in high elevations of up to 7,218 feet. The Air Top Evo 40 has a maximum heat output of 13,650 Btu/h, while the Air Top Evo 55 has a maximum heat output of 18,800 Btu/h. Both heaters are available in 12-/24-volt diesel or 12-volt gasoline models and are designed for quick, easy installation as both a first-fit or retrofit solution. Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, www.webasto-products.com COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MAY 2015 83 Dometic's cooler line Dometic's Avalanche coolers have thick insulated polyurethane walls, integrated stainless-steel hing- es and rugged construction designed to keep food cold for seven to 10 days or keep hot food hot. A freezer-style seal helps lock in heat or cold, while molded handles make the cooler easy to transport. A 2-inch drain plug is attached by a stainless-steel chain, and the cooler's lid has molded cup hold- ers to hold drinks. The Avalanche comes in three models: the 35, 55 and 65, with storage capacities of 31.3, 49.7 and 62.1 quarts, respectively. The 35 and 55 have four reversible skid/nonskid feet for use on any surface, while the 65 has all-terrain wheels and an extendable handle. Dometic Group, www.dometic.com/truck