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washing them with warm soap and water to
help prevent premature aging or deterioration.
Additionally, tires should not be mixed, especially across the axle. Fleets should ensure all tires
on a vehicle are matched with the same tread
depths, tread patterns, and height or diameter,
Novak notes.

" A tire that is 20 percent below the optimal
air pressure is considered a flat tire. "
Chris Novak, business leader, urban mobility for tire manufacturer Michelin North America

To the future

The rise in demand for LMD
not only means fleets must
keep an eye on maintenance,
they also must keep an eye on
the future. As the use of LMD
vehicles grows, features and
designs are adapting.
Safety features, such as
back-up cameras and lane
departure alerts, are being
added to LMD vehicles, and
on some are already an option.
Brian Tabel, executive
director of marketing for
Isuzu Commercial Trucks of
America, a commercial vehicle and diesel engine manufacturing company, notes
that Isuzu has added these
devices as optional features
to help reduce accidents and
keep drivers aware of their
surroundings.
The Isuzu LMD vehicles
also have a low, cab-forward
design, meaning the vehicle
has a longer body with a similar footprint to a conventional vehicle, but has the ability
to haul more cargo. Though
space is a necessity for cargo,
the smaller the LMD vehicle, the better it performs in
terms of maneuverability,
which is especially important
in situations such as crowded
drop-off locations.
Another development
with LMD vehicles is the
move to electrification.
With advancements in
battery technology over the
last 10-15 years, the industry is reaching a point where
it makes economic sense to
switch to using electric vehicles, Meritor's Pillai notes.
" There [are] several projects
going on with multiple OEMs
that are kind of in a race, "
Pillai says. " A technology
race to launch products here
in the next year or two. We're
not seeing that much already
on the road, but there's a lot
happening right now that will
change the dynamics in the
coming years. "

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Uptime: Will your independent parts distributor become obsolete?
Equipment: How future vehicle technologies will shape maintenance
In the Bay: Why cooling system management is more important than ever
Shop Operations: How mentorship programs can help combat the technician shortage
Drivetrain: Delivering on last-mile vehicles
Fluids & Filtration: Alternative diesel fuel options for greener fleets
Management: Explicit and implicit inspection
Economic Outlook: Points to ponder when preparing for a recovery
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Guest Editorial: The case for internal tire balancing
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february2021 - Uptime: Will your independent parts distributor become obsolete?
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february2021 - Equipment: How future vehicle technologies will shape maintenance
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february2021 - In the Bay: Why cooling system management is more important than ever
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february2021 - Drivetrain: Delivering on last-mile vehicles
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february2021 - Fluids & Filtration: Alternative diesel fuel options for greener fleets
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february2021 - Management: Explicit and implicit inspection
february2021 - Economic Outlook: Points to ponder when preparing for a recovery
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