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Reliable Engine Starting for Buses

In today’s people transportation industry, reliability is non-negotiable. A single dead battery can create a ripple effect of delays, lost productivity, and increased costs for mass transits and school bus fleets alike. With weather fluctuations, wear-and-tear, and timelines working against …

Best Practices for Your ELiMENT® Battery

EPEQ® Electrified Power Equipment® products are powered by an advanced Battery Management System (BMS) that manages 16 Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells in a compact, high-performance unit—the ELiMENT® Battery. To maximize battery performance and lifespan, proper charging and storage practices …

How Your Fleet’s Preventive Maintenance Schedule can Maximize Uptime

Maximizing uptime isn’t just important—it’s essential for fleet managers. When mobile power equipment fails, every minute matters to get your fleet operational again. Delays and downtime greatly affect schedules and prevent deadlines being met, increase costs, and hinder customer trust. …

Compressed Air for Road Maintenance

Compressed air is a vital resource in modern road maintenance, offering a clean, efficient, and portable power source for a wide range of tasks. Its versatility makes it indispensable for crews working to keep roadways safe, durable, and operational. …

Q & A: Viper™ Diesel Rotary Screw Air Compressor for Drilling Operations

Non-Corrosive Air Compressors for Sub-Surface Mining

Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil (ANFO) is the most widely utilized explosive mixture in modern-day mining. ANFO components, when kept separated, are very stable compounds. During mining operations, they are mixed and fed into holes with air compressors, and the ANFO mixture …

Troubleshooting Your Start-All® Jump-Pack

Having troubles with your Start-All® Jump-Pack? Follow these troubleshooting steps to diagnose and resolve any common or likely problems or error codes. Common Operation Issues There are several issues that will not generate an error code on the display. Such …

Electric Van Meets Electric Power

Fleet managers wrestling with electrification challenges just got a compelling case study in problem-solving. General Motors’ decision to equip its Chevrolet BrightDrop 600 EV electric vans with Vanair’s EPEQ® Electrified Power Equipment® system for its MobileService+ program, demonstrates how thoughtful …

Q & A: Vanair® PTO Underdeck Systems for Fleet Supervisors

Applications for Piercing Tools

Many heavy-duty applications reap the benefits of piercing tools. Piercing tools, also known as missiles, boring tools, moles, hogs, bullets, or horizontal jackhammers, are most commonly used for inserting conduit for water, gas, fiber optic cables, sewers, or landscaping and …