Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
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GEAR GUIDE 70 | Overdrive | August 2016 Call (866) 540-6412 BlueTiger_OVD0815_Pg.indd 1 1/28/16 10:37 AM Ultracapacitor cell Maxwell's 3-volt 3,000-farad ultracapacitor cell, the latest addition to its K2 family, is designed to off er 31 percent higher power than its 2.7-volt cell, allowing for fewer cells or modules to maintain the same power and energy. When paired with the company's proprietary DuraBlue Advanced Shock and Vibration Technology, operators should see added life in demanding environments while reducing vehicle weight and fuel consumption. Maxwell Technologies, maxwell.com, 877-511-4324 Ultracapacitor cell DPF clamp kit Dorman compiled its Diesel Particulate Filter Clamp Kit to help simplify repair of a loose DPF. The kit's clamps are designed to secure the DPF in place to help prevent vibration and keep it from falling off of its housing or damaging the exhaust system. The kit includes all of the necessary components for installation; no extra tools are needed. Dorman HD Solutions, dormanproducts.com, 800-523-2492 Vehicle interface Nexiq's next-gener- ation USB-Link 2 vehicle interface is designed to be fi ve times faster than its predecessor and to support heavier bus loads on simulta- neous channels. A Bluetooth module with an enhanced data rate helps support wireless vehicle-to-PC communication, while the USB connector has a robust automo- tive-grade connector and a latching mechanism for added reliability. Nexiq Technologies, nexiq.com, 800-639-6774