What is an ePTO? ePTO, or electric power takeoff, is a technology that powers auxiliary functions on vehicles electrically, replacing traditional combustion engine methods. It offers benefits such as reduced emissions and cost savings. How Does an ePTO work? An ePTO...
This past June, Viatec was thrilled to once again be a part of EUFMC—the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference! 2023 marked 70 years since its first meeting and our first year participating in the drive-through utility equipment demonstration. EUFMC is unique in...
Vocational Idling: What It Means and Why It’s a “Dirty Word” If you haven’t had a chance to read our blog post on vocational idling, the term refers to the practice of leaving a work truck running while stationary—to power booms, buckets, air...
Electrifying existing medium and heavy-duty trucks–where diesel-powered engines are used to drive to a location and electric systems are used to perform the work needed there–can be a cost-effective, practical, and sustainable solution for reducing fuel use and...
SpaceX is a pioneer in part because they get the most from their assets. Rockets and stages aren’t discarded but used over and over throughout a long service life. This was a revolution in space technology but rooted in fiscal sustainability. The value of extending...
What is vocational Idling? “Vocational Idling” refers to the practice of leaving a vocational truck running while it’s stationary in order to perform work. A common example is a service or bucket truck parked along the road or on a jobsite where the operator or crew...
