FedEx Introduces First All-Electric Trucks To Be Used in the U.S. Parcel Delivery Business
Mar 29, 2010
CHICAGO--FedEx Corp. today announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the first all-electric FedEx parcel delivery trucks in the United States. Four purpose-built electric trucksââ¬âoptimized for electric operation from the wheels upââ¬âare slated to hit the road in the ... Continue reading
URGENT-STOP DRIVING NOW!: GM Recalls 5,000 2010 Heavy Duty Vans for Engine Fire Risk
Mar 28, 2010
Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans Built in February and March Affected DETROIT, March 26 -- General Motors Co. is conducting a safety recall of about 5,000 heavy-duty Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana passenger and cargo vans and halting production and sale of the trucks until a fix for a suspected faulty alternator ... Continue reading
Accuride Showcases New Products and Service Offerings at Mid-America Trucking Show
Mar 25, 2010
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: ACUZ), one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America, will showcase a line of new products and service offerings at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 25 â 27 ... Continue reading
Navistar Introduces Next Generation Class 8 Truck, International ProStar+
Mar 25, 2010
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Navistar, Inc. today took the Mid-America Trucking Show by storm once again, introducing the all-new International® ProStar®+ (Plus). âWith the aerodynamic and weight-saving enhancements, the re-engineered and highly functional interior and the no-hassle emissions technology of our MaxxForce ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens At The National Fleet NGV Summit Louisville KY
Mar 24, 2010
By Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher The Auto Channel .Louisville, KY March 24, 2010; Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman of BP Capital Management and author of "The Pickens Plan" was in Louisville, KY today to address the National Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fleet Summit. A fit and feisty Pickens, arguably the natio ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand's All-new Chassis Cab Priced Lowest in Industry
Mar 24, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- -- All-new 2011 Ram Chassis Cab lineup offers lowest base price in the industry, yet with increased capability and more standard content -- Ram Truck Brand features best powertrain warranty in segment: 5 years / 100,000 miles -- 2011 Ram Chassis Cab is available with proven, commercial- ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's Low Rolling Resistance Tires Help Truckers and the Environment
Mar 22, 2010
FULLERTON, March 22, 2010: All commercial truck owners want tires that last longer, perform better and use less fuel. Itâs also a bonus if they minimize the impact on the environment; much like Yokohama Tire Corporationâs low rolling resistant Zenvironment⢠line. These tires will be on display in Yokoham ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2010
2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Thom Cannell The Auto ChannelDetroit Bureau Count me a naysayer when it comes to hybridsâmost of the time. A small car like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta with a 1.0-liter to 1.6-liter engine already gets terrific mileage, and adding another power train simply amplifies cost and complexit ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Goes Green with Eco-Friendly Living Wall Display at Truck Show
Mar 17, 2010
FULLERTON, March 17, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation, a long-time champion of environmental initiatives, will bring their display to life at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., March 25-27, with a âliving wallâ featuring natural plants. Using a new, award-winning technology developed by NatureXh ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Introduce MY627W Commercial Tire at the Mid-America Trucking Show
Mar 11, 2010
FULLERTON, March 11, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation will introduce its latest all-position waste and sanitation tire, the MY627Wâ¢, at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 25-27 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The MY627W, which replaces the Y773â¢, offers new features designed to de ... Continue reading
Nissan NV, Company's First Commercial Vehicle for North America, Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show
Mar 11, 2010
- Nissan Marks 75 Years in Global Commercial Vehicle Business with All-New, Innovative U.S.-Built Van and New Nissan CV Dealer Network - ST. LOUIS, March 10 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the all-new Nissan NV, the first entry in the company's new Nissan Commercial Vehicle lineup in North America, a ... Continue reading
Eaton Hybrid Systems Achieve 30 Million Miles of Service Worldwide
Mar 3, 2010
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation , a global leader in the development of hybrid power systems for commercial vehicles, announced today that customers using the companyâs hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 30 million miles of clean, reliable service through ... Continue reading
Ford Invests $155 Million in Fuel-Efficient Engines; Adds Jobs with Cleveland Plant No. 1 Upgrade
Feb 26, 2010
CLEVELAND, Feb. 26 -- -- Ford investing $155 million in Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 and adding 60 jobs -- Investment supports new fuel-efficient 3.7-liter V-6 engine for 2011 Mustang that delivers an expected best-in-class 30 mpg highway and 305 horsepower -- The 3.7-liter DOHC Ti-VCT V-6 is one of nine new engines an ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Summit to Promote Propane AutoGas Vehicle Conversions for Fleets
Feb 26, 2010
Alliance AutoGas representatives will discuss the advantages of retrofitting gasoline vehicles to run on AutoGas ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 25 -- Leading fleet industry speakers will gather next week at the Propane Engine Fuel Summit to discuss the benefits of AutoGas as an engine fuel. The summit, available via live Webcas ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Leads Heavy-Duty Trucks in Capability, Now Fuel Economy, Too
Feb 25, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25 -- -- The most capable heavy-duty pickup in America - the Ford F-Series Super Duty - also is the most powerful and fuel efficient for the 2011 model year, offering customers their choice of either gas or diesel engines -- Fuel economy on the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty equipped with t ... Continue reading
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