Posts Tagged “Fuel Economy”
In case you didn’t know, Ontario and Quebec put new laws in place in 2009 that require trucks entering their borders to have their speed limiter set to 105 kph (around 65 mph). There are no exceptions, and the fines can be pretty steep.
Up until now you’ve had two choices: change the speed limiter before you set off (meaning you have to drive slowly all the way to Canada as well as within Canada) or pay someone else to change it for you.
No more! Bully Dog’s Heavy Duty Gauge Tuner (HDGT) is approved by the Canadian government, and with it you can easily change the speed limiter, helping you comply with Canadian laws and saving you time and money!
If you worry about driving into Canada, then worry no more! The HDGT can help you expand your range and your business by giving you the flexibility to drive how you want on either side of the border. The speed limiter is also a game changer for the fleet owner; if you’re worried about fuel economy, the speed limiter gives you the ability to regulate your fleet’s speeds, which can decrease your fuel consumption considerably. You’ll be able to download time-stamped logs upon the unit’s return, which allows you to monitor your employees’ driving habits.
And the HDGT does more than just adjust your speed limiter. You can monitor your rig using its integrated gauges and automatic safety warnings, keeping you informed and preventing expensive damage to your truck. These warnings are also audible so you don’t have to glue your eyes to the screen. Simply set up your warning levels and the HDGT will warn you with an on-screen alert and an audible beep, keeping your truck safe and your eyes on the road!
There are many different reasons why you may want to adjust your rig’s speed limiter, even if it’s just making sure you stay under the speed limit on your regular route, and the HDGT is just the tool for the job. The HDGT comes with so many useful features in addition to the speed limiter, installs easily and quickly and can pay for itself effortlessly in fuel savings alone, so it’s an easy decision to make: get an HDGT and save yourself time and money today!
Press Release provided by Bully Dog
FP-Performance Innovations Technology in Quebec who work alongside the Canadian Government, utilize an SAE J1321/ TMC Type II Fuel Consumption procedure to assist transport companies in identifying technologies that help improve the energy performance of vehicles. Early this summer, PIT ran such a test on Counteract Balancing Beads. The results showed a 1.6% fuel economy improvement. It should be noted that PIT has in the past tested other “self-adjusting” wheel balancers of which none have shown an influence on fuel economy.
The tests were conducted on the use of Counteract Balancing Beads patented technology that balances the complete rotating mass of tire and wheel assembly. This is presently not possible with machine balancing. Counteract’s patented technology was previously tested at the PAVE test track at Auburn University using the same SAE/TMC approved procedure and resulted in a 2.2% fuel economy improvement. These findings represent a significant savings for fleets. The return on investment on fuel consumption alone based on these tests is estimated at $20.00 saved for every $1.00 invested.
To view the test results visit www.cbbtests.com
Press Release
By Bully Dog
In 2011, after establishing a reputation for producing industry-leading tuning products for a myriad of heavy duty applications, Bully Dog introduced the Heavy Duty WatchDog. This product was a revolutionary leap forward from the previous generation: a multifunctional digital gauge pack designed to help truck drivers improve fuel economy, reduce vehicle wear and tear, and improve on road safety. But along with the WatchDog came the promise of more: A device combining the capabilities of the WatchDog with the time-tested tuning platform that Bully Dog has spent years perfecting.
The new Heavy Duty Gauge Tuner (HDGT) is the culmination of those efforts: Bully Dog’s premiere Heavy Duty product. It incorporates Bully Dog’s time-tested and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) approved economy tuning with the complete gauge package, diagnostics and proven Driving Coach software of the Heavy Duty WatchDog. The HDGT was engineered to safely improve the operation of heavy duty trucks by providing a more efficient fuel burn, enhanced real-time feedback and heightened driver awareness. This translates to money in the pockets of fleets and owner-operators in the form of fuel and time savings. The multitude of available features and top-shelf tuning the HDGT offers have been carefully assembled to offer the maximum value to drivers and companies, and is compounded by the fact that Bully Dog offers unique custom tuning for every truck at no additional cost.
Users who previously purchased the Heavy Duty WatchDog also have the option to upgrade their devices with GT Tuning capabilities by visiting the Bully Dog website. Initially being offered for ‘03.5 – ’11 Cummins applications, the Heavy Duty GT will add support for Caterpillar and Detroit applications in the near future. Visit bigrig.bullydog.com for more details.