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Protect your fleet all around with new products from SmartBar Following the success of winning a Good Design Award and being a German Design Award 2020 winner, SmartBar are proud to keep the momentum flowing and deliver two new products; the all new Rear Protection Bar (RPB) and Winch Recovery Kit for Ford Ranger. Specifically designed for Box Body Canopy or Cab Chassis Vehicles, SmartBar’s new Rear Protection Bar (RPB) is an over bumper bar which offers outstanding vehicle protection. The SmartBar Winch Recovery Kit is compatible for winches up to 9,500lb. When using a bridle strap the winch recovery kit is rated to 8000kg. Available now! Contact us today for fleet pricing and eligibility! Call 1300 301 320 or email [email protected] www.smartbar.com.au/commercial This makes the motor itself almost maintenance- free. ZED70 vehicles have single fill options for differential and transfer case, effectively eliminating normal servicing apart from lubrication of steering components and the checking of wheel bearings. ZERO Automotive can provide through-life support for the ZED70, including scheduled maintenance of motors and ancillary components, batteries and charging systems. Projected lifespan for the driveline in highway use is in excess of one million kilometres, while batteries can withstand thousands of discharge cycles. In harsh, corrosive environments, the rugged protective casings, coatings and seals protect the components within, and with regular scheduled cleaning and maintenance can be expected to last for decades depending on the applicaton. Of course, a fleet of zero-emissions vehicles significantly reduces the carbon footprint of a mine operation, especially when coupled with solar and wind generation for the battery recharging hub. The reduction in fuel costs is a further significant benefit, compared to an internal combustion engine. All ZED70 units are future-ready, with the capacity to work with autonomous vehicle technology as it comes online. The control systems can be programmed to link into GPS and site-specific location services, enabling either full autonomy or safety override functions to avoid collisions. The ZERO ZED70 kit is a turn-key solution to the problems of today that is ready for the opportunities of tomorrow. For more information about ZERO Automotive: www.zeroautomotive.com.au/ ISSUE 22 2020 / WWW.AFMA.ORG.AU 29