Here are 4 steps to defog your windshield twice as fast in the morning and the science behind why it works. Thanks for watching from the bottom of my nerdy heart.
1/14/16
Defog your windows TWICE as fast using SCIENCE- 4 easy steps
Here are 4 steps to defog your windshield twice as fast in the morning and the science behind why it works. Thanks for watching from the bottom of my nerdy heart.
1/12/16
Which BOSS Headlight System is Best for You
A snow contractor’s job is never done until order is restored and the streets are back to black. Many of those hours restoring order happen in the dark of night. BOSS Snowplow offers two headlight systems, the classic SmartLight2 (SL2) and the recently released SmartLight3 (SL3) L.E.D. with Ice Shield TechnologyTM. Understanding both headlight systems will assist you when making a snowplow headlight purchase decision.
Lighting System
The two headlight systems from BOSS use two different light sources. The classic BOSS SL2 headlights use halogen light bulbs. Halogen light is a type of incandescent light which uses a halogen gas in order to increase both light output and longevity. As a byproduct of producing light, halogen bulbs generate heat. Producing heat is why the SL2 is a great headlight option for snowplow drivers. No one wants their lights to freeze over with ice or snow while out plowing.
As the same says, the SL3 LED system uses LEDs to light the night. LED stands for lighting emitting diodes. These small diodes produce light when an electric current stimulates their electrons. They require a lot less energy than the halogen bulbs because most of the energy is used to produce light and not heat like the halogen light bulbs. So why might a snowplow driver want the SL3 headlights if the light bulbs do not produce heat?
Heated Lens
The lack of heat produced by LEDs is a major concern for plowing snow in adverse weather conditions. BOSS engineers recognized this concern and added a cutting edge heating system, Ice Shield Technology. Ice Shield Technology utilizes a thermally-conductive grid to actively heat the SL3 lens, thus, preventing ice buildup even in the worst conditions. Click here to watch the excruciating testing the SL3 LED with Ice Shield TechnologyTM went through.
Snow and ice buildup is not an issue with SL2 or SL3, as both light options produce heat.
Headlight Profile Design
The SL2 headlights are 40% larger in size than the SL3, which features a lower profile design. The smaller size of LEDs allow the headlamp housings to be thinner and more distinctive in shape. This design also allows for a less obstructed view. The compact shape of the SL3 headlights are also less prone to shock and vibration while plowing.
The SL2 system offers a classic BOSS look and has a design that is proven to be tough in the worst of winter weather.
Color Temperature
The light color cast by each snowplow headlight option should be closely evaluated and may impact your decision. Your choice will largely be determined by personal preference. The SL3 is equipped with LEDs that are the coolest in color temperature which makes them appear whiter than daylight. This white light helps illuminate the snow very clearly and is less straining on the eye, perfect and beneficial for long nights behind the plow.
The halogen bulb casts a warmer color temperature that makes the light appear more yellow in color. The SL2 offers a high output, dual burning halogen bulb system which is still up for the task of lighting your way on long winter nights.
Life Span
The new BOSS SL3 system boasts a long 8-10 year life span for its LEDs. This means no service or maintenance is typically required for a very long time. The SL2 halogen bulbs have a shorter life span than LEDs, but can still withstand harsh weather and operating conditions.
Mounting Style
The mounting system is one area where both systems cross paths. The light bracket and light bar are common between both SL2 and SL3. This makes it easy to upgrade from The SL2 headlight system to the SL3 system. Only the plow-side wiring harness will need to be changed to move from SL2 to SL3.
There are many benefits to both headlight systems. It will be up to you to decide which system you would prefer on your truck plow set up. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call in or chat with BOSS at any time! Happy plowing!
Happy plowing!
by Katie Roell Boss Plows,
1/10/16
Ford Targets Drone-to-Vehicle Technology to Improve Emergency Services, Commercial Business Efficiency
Ford Targets Drone-to-Vehicle Technology to Improve Emergency Services, Commercial Business Efficiency
- Ford and drone-maker DJI drive innovation in smart drone-to-vehicle software with DJI Developer Challenge
- DJI Developer Challenge designed to create a rapidly deployable surveying system for use by the United Nations in emergency zones; future applications could include agriculture, forestry, construction, bridge inspection and other work
- These types of mobility innovations are part of Ford Smart Mobility, the plan to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics
Working with DJI, the world leader in professional-grade drone systems and software, Ford invites innovators to participate in the DJI Developer Challenge to create drone-to-vehicle communications using Ford SYNC® AppLink or OpenXC. The goal is a surveying system for the United Nations Development Program to inspect emergency zones inaccessible to even the most versatile vehicles.
The technology could allow United Nations first responders to earthquakes or tsunamis to quickly deploy drones able to survey and map hardest-hit areas – all from the cab of an F-150.
“At Ford, we are driving innovation in every part of our business to help make people’s lives better,” said Ken Washington, Ford vice president, Research and Advanced Engineering. “Working with DJI and the United Nations, there is an opportunity to make a big difference with vehicles and drones working together for a common good.”
Applicants to the surveying system challenge can visit http://developer.dji.com/challenge2016. The challenge winner receives $100,000.
The mobility challenge is part of Ford Smart Mobility, the plan to take the company to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics.
Ford F-150 serves as drone base station
Developers are tasked with creating software that would allow an F-150 and a drone to communicate in real time. The United Nations’ rapidly deployable surveying system ideally would work like this:
In a disaster, an emergency response team would drive an F-150 as far as possible into an emergency zone caused by an earthquake or tsunami.
Using the Ford SYNC® 3 touch screen, the driver could identify a target area and launch a drone by accessing an app projected through Ford SYNC AppLink. The drone would follow a flight path over the zone, capturing video and creating a map of survivors with associated close-up pictures of each.
Using the driver’s smartphone, the F-150 would establish a real-time link between the drone, the truck and the cloud, so vehicle data can be shared. Data will be relayed to the drone so the driver can continue to a new destination, and the drone will catch up and dock with the truck.
Developers will be able to use vehicle data available through SYNC AppLink or the OpenXC platform to create a seamless drone-to-vehicle communications experience.
Though this challenge has a specific mission, the software eventually could allow drone-to-vehicle applications in agriculture, forestry, construction, bridge inspection, search and rescue, and many other work environments in which vehicles are space-, height- or terrain-limited.
Ford Developer Program
This developed challenge for drone software is just the latest example of how Ford is driving innovation through its Ford Developer Program, launched at the CES in 2013.
By leveraging Ford AppLink and OpenXC, the company is inviting developers from across the globe to innovate with Ford in the automotive industry’s first end-to-end developer ecosystem.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 197,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
1/08/16
SEM Spotlight Series • Rock-It Liner
SEM Products, Inc. - Rock-It Liner is 2K protective truckbed liner.
Watch to find out more. Look for the Truckbed Liner How-To video coming
soon!
Visit www.semproducts.com
1/06/16
Backing Up a Trailer Can Be As Easy As Turning a Knob
Equipped with Class-Exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist,TM the Ford F-150 can help you put your trailer exactly where you want it.
In this demonstration, Master Rigger Sean Riley brings a Ford F-150 to a group of guys who specialize at felling trees in narrow spaces. The precision they gain from Pro Trailer Backup AssistTM allows them to back a heavily loaded trailer down a difficult path through a densely wooded area.
1/04/16
Transfer Flow Refueling Tanks
The only completely assembled refueling tanks on the market. No hassle — you can legally leave the pump in place when driving!
When it comes to in-bed refueling tanks, it’s hard to know what’s legal and what’s not. With a Transfer Flow refueling tank, you don’t have to guess! Our refueling tanks are Department of Transportation (DOT) legal to carry and transfer gas, diesel, ethanol, methanol, kerosene and jet fuel in all 50 U.S. states. Having a DOT legal refueling tank from Transfer Flow means you won’t get red tagged and fined by your Highway Patrol for carrying an illegal fuel tank in the bed of your truck. Click here to see our Special Permit from the Department of Transportation.
Transfer Flow refueling tanks are manufactured and engineered in the U.S.A., unlike many of our competitors. Each refuelling tank is designed with the heavy-duty user in mind, and comes pre-assembled with a 12-volt refueling pump, 12 foot hose with nozzle, locking fuel cap, wire harness with dash-mounted power switch and mounting hardware.
We choose premium suppliers for our refueling tank parts: Great Plains Industries supplies our fuel pumps, Goodyear supplies our hose, and our locking fuel caps come from SpinSecure. The result is a tank that is trusted by Industry professionals, as well as municipalities, fire departments, and several government agencies. They chose Transfer Flow because they want safe, durable and LEGAL refueling tanks, just like you do!
Transfer Flow refueling tanks come in a variety of shapes and gallon sizes, including 40, 50, 82, 100, 109 gallons. They’re made from 12-gauge aluminized steel for superior rust resistance and strength, are baffled for extra support, and are powder coated black for a durable finish.
Toolbox and Refueling Tank Combos
A Transfer Flow toolbox and refueling tank combo is your solution to more fuel plus additional storage space on your pickup! Available in 30, 40 and 100 gallons; the 30 and 40-gallon units fit short and long bed pickups, while the 50 and 100 gallon units fit long bed pickups only.
Department of Transportation Special Permit issued to Transfer Flow for Refueling Tanks
Features and Benefits:
Available in 40, 50, 82, 100, 50-50 split and 109 gallons
- All refueling tanks come with 12 gallon per minute fuel transfer pump, 12 foot hose with nozzle, mounting hardware, SpinsSecuree® locking fuel cap and wiring harness with dash-mounted power switch
- Made from 12-gauge aluminized steel and powder coated black for strength and maximum rust resistance
- Baffled to reduce fuel sloshing
- Refueling tanks are US DOT approved for gas, diesel, ethanol, methanol, kerosene and aviation fuel
- Over 300 authorized fuel tank installers in the US and Canada
- Optional Spray-on coating available for added durability
- 3-year/unlimited mile warranty
- Designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA
1/02/16
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