Accuride Corporation Announces Joint Venture with Benecor
Mar 26, 2008
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Benecor, Inc. Through the joint venture, the companies will focus on building a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (UREA) dispensing infrastructure. Engine and truck manufacturers have spent tremendous resources developing eng ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek's Manitex Boom Truck Product Line Joins Caterpillar's Allied Vendor Program
Mar 25, 2008
Distribution Agreement Highlights Strategic Value of Noble Forklift Acquisition BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 25 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) , a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that sel ... Continue reading
Navistar's Growth Actions Continue to Gain Traction Despite Weak Truck Industry
Mar 18, 2008
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Sustained strength in military and export shipments continue to drive the growth strategy of Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) despite softness in traditional markets, the company reported today in its first quarter operational update. The company expects âexpansionary shipmen ... Continue reading
GE Transportation Endorses New Tier 3 and 4 Emission Regulations
Mar 14, 2008
ERIE, Pa.--GE â Transportation, a global technology innovator and supplier to the railroad, marine, mining and wind industries, welcomed the new Tier 3 and 4 emission regulations issued by the United Statesâ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today. The new rules govern the emissions of particulate matter ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2008
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of professionals gathered at The Work Truck Show 2008 in Atlanta, GA, Feb. 26-28, to take advantage of the unparalleled opportunity to examine and compare the latest developments in vocational trucks and equipment, explore new hybrid and alternative ... Continue reading
Volvo CE Unveils Hybrid Wheel Loader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
Mar 13, 2008
LAS VEGAS--Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will use the CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition March 11 â 15, 2008, in Las Vegas to unveil a pre-production prototype of its L220F Hybrid wheel loader. Offering more power, better performance and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, the L220F Hybridâs increased effi ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
Mar 11, 2008
The latest generation Ford Sport Trac, a member of the Explorer family, made its debut late in 2006. Like the original 2001 Sport Trac, it is built like a pickup with a large Explorer-based cabin mounted to the pickup truck frame. Behind is a short 4.5-foot bed. Like the Explorer and unlike F-150, Sport Trac has Indepe ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation to Manufacture Additional 1,084 HEMTT A4s for U.S. Army
Mar 7, 2008
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation received a contract modification from the U.S. Army to the current family of heavy tactical vehicles (FHTV) contract, ordering the manufacture of 1,084 heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks (HEMTT) in the A4 configuration. This contract modification raises the total of Oshkosh® HEM ... Continue reading
TPMS Will Tell You if Your Tires are Under Pressure
Mar 6, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., March 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You've just purchased a new vehicle and already a dashboard warning light is on, but this is one you might not have seen before. There's a good chance it's the new warning light tied to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which as of 2008, is standard on all new ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG Buys Controlling Share of Scania Trucks
Mar 3, 2008
GENEVA/STOCKHOLM, March 3, 2008; Christiaan Hetzner and Niklas Pollard writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen will take majority control of Swedish truckmaker Scania (SCVb.ST: Quote, Profile, Research) in a $4 billion deal that brings it a major step closer to its goal of creating Europe's truck market leader. Th ... Continue reading
CarSponsorships.com Partners With Sun Automobile
Feb 29, 2008
We at CarSponsorships.com pride ourselves on giving our clients the best products that are available on the market. With our staff working daily adding new Sponsor companies, we are glad to bring on another company for our clients to jump on board with. The latest addition to the CarSponsorships.com family is SUN AUTOM ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola's Hybrid Electric Drivetrain Order Is Eaton's Largest To Date
Feb 27, 2008
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Coca-Cola Enterprises will purchase 120 new trucks in 2008 powered by Eatonâs hybrid electric drivetrain systems. The Coca-Cola order represents the largest North American commercial order to date for Eatonâs hybrid s ... Continue reading
Adams Electric Will Own First Plug-In Hybrid Electric Diesel Utility Vehicle (PHEV)
Feb 27, 2008
GETTYSBURG, Pa.--Adams Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will be the first utility in the United States to own and operate a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) bucket truck. âTo our knowledge,â says Steve Rasmussen, Adams Electricâs CEO/general manager, âno other u ... Continue reading
Dodge Continues Commercial Vehicle Market Offensive with Strategic Upgrades, Enhancements
Feb 27, 2008
ATLANTA, Feb. 26 -- -- 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs' fuel economy 23 percent better than Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick; 14 percent better than Ford F-550 Chassis Cab -- 2008 Dodge Sprinter offers 25 percent better fuel economy than Ford E-series vans -- 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs certified fo ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions Launches New Product for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses and RVs
Feb 27, 2008
Targeted at Medium and Heavy Duty Fleet, Beverage, Courier, Construction, Bus and RV Markets POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., Feb. 26 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , developer and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) electronic controller for vehicle and marine batteries has developed and is l ... Continue reading
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