Volvo Trucks Launches New Unique Stability Systems - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 30, 2009
STOCKHOLM - July 30, 2009: In 2008, Volvo Trucks was the first manufacturer in the world to present a further-enhanced ESP (Electronic Stability Program) system that stabilises both rigid trucks and trailers. Now a new version is being launched which can also handle 6x2 and 4x2 rigid trucks with one or more trailers. V ... Continue reading
CASH FOR CLUNKERS CONSUMER GUIDE
Jul 29, 2009
CARS-Cash Allowance Rebate System-CASH FOR CLUNKERS GUIDE ... Continue reading
Biodiesel Powered with SunEco Algae Oil Reduced Emissions 82% with No Loss of Power - 2 GREAT VIDEOS
Jul 29, 2009
Biodiesel, powered with SunEco algae oil reduced emissions 82% with no loss of power CHINO, Calif., July 29 -- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and SunEco Energy today announced the signing of a cooperative agreement, which could lead to J.B. Hunt becoming a significant purchaser of biodiesel made from natural algae ... Continue reading
Navistar Announces 2010 Emissions Pricing on International® Trucks
Jul 29, 2009
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar has announced 2010-compliant MaxxForce® Advanced EGR engine technology will increase International® truck prices $6,000-$8,000, depending on engine model. Vehicles with mid-range diesel engines, including the MaxxForce® 7, MaxxForce® DT, MaxxForce® 9 and MaxxForce® 10, will ... Continue reading
U-Haul Money-Saving Moving Tips for College Students
Jul 28, 2009
PHOENIX, July 28 -- U-Haul, the do-it-yourself moving industry leader since 1945, knows the most cost-effective ways for people to move and is always eager to pass on many savings to our customers. Below are money-saving tips that can help do-it-yourself movers and college students save money and make moving easier. Su ... Continue reading
AT&T Accepts Keys to Smith Newton Next Generation All-Electric Cargo Truck
Jul 28, 2009
Purchase Follows AT&T 10-Year Commitment to Spend up to $565 Million on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles WASHINGTON, July 28 -- AT&T* today accepted the keys to its new all-electric cargo truck. AT&T, along with three other companies, received one of six trucks delivered by Smith Electric on Capitol Hill today - the first in ... Continue reading
FedEx Expands Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50 Percent With Groundbreaking Conversion Program
Jul 22, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--FedEx Corp. today announced the addition of 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleetâthe first standard FedEx delivery trucks converted to hybrid-electric systems. The addition of the 92 trucks increases the FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles by more than 50 percent, from 172 to 264. F ... Continue reading
Weekly NHTSA Recalls - July 20, 2009
Jul 20, 2009
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Major Employment Increase for M-ATV Delivery Order
Jul 15, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced a major employment buildup to supply MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) to the United States Armed Services. Oshkosh is hiring between 300 and 500 employees for its Defense facilities in Wisconsin and recalling 550 to 650 JLG employees, primarily in Pennsylvania for JLG ... Continue reading
Weely NHTSA Recalls - July 13, 2009
Jul 13, 2009
Volvo Hybrid Double Deck Buses Unveiled at Historic Venue - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 7, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - July 7, 2009: The historic venue of Alexandra Palace in London provided a fitting backdrop today (Tuesday 7th July) for the world debut of the first of a new generation of highly fuel efficient and environmentally friendly Volvo Hybrid Double Deck buses to Arriva London. A total of six Volvo B5L Hyb ... Continue reading
Volvo Secures Record Truck Order in India
Jul 3, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Trucks in India has secured an order for 125 trucks. It is the company's largest order since being established in the country. Vijay Leasing Company in Hyderabad, India is the company purchasing 125 Volvo FM trucks. The trucks will be delivered in the summer of 2009 for use in coal and steel mi ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2009
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The world's largest natural gas truck fueling station, designed and built by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , is now open for business on a 2.9-acre site adjacent to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The new public access station, configured to fuel trucks on a 24/7 basis, features two 25,000-gallo ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision 2009 Total Quality Index Ranks Dodge Ram 1500 Top of its Class
Jun 30, 2009
- Innovations designed into the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 score high with owners - Chrysler Group improves Total Quality score by 15 points AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 29 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ranks at the top of the full-size truck segment in Strategic Vision Inc.'s (SVI) 2009 Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI ... Continue reading
Volvo: Heavy Trucks of the Future Will Be Super-Light - VIDEO STORY
Jun 24, 2009
The Volvo Group's engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same loads. Lighter vehicles would entail a significant reduction in fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions. To date, lightweight technology has mainly been used in Volvo Aeroâs aircraft engine ... Continue reading
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