Yazaki Commercial Truck Exhibit Showcases Innovation
Oct 30, 2006
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 30 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the auto industry, is displaying products and technology that demonstrate its innovation at its booth at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition 2006, taking place at the Donald ... Continue reading
Enova to Provide IC Corporation Hybrid Drive Systems for New Line of Commercial Buses
Oct 30, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with IC Corporation to provide hybrid systems f ... Continue reading
Volvo Truck Center Nordic Starts Distribution of Nissan Trucks
Oct 27, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Nordic wholly owned dealer network of Volvo Truck Corporation (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) (Brussels:VLV) and the Nordic subsidiary of Nissan Europe, have agreed on conditions to enable the distribution of three of Nissan's light commercial vehicles through the Volvo Truck Center dealer network in Swe ... Continue reading
PACCAR Surges to Record Revenue and Profits
Oct 25, 2006
BELLEVUE, Wash.--âPACCAR Inc achieved record revenues and net income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2006,â said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. âPACCARâs balanced global diversification, complemented by steady GDP growth, successful new truck model introductions ... Continue reading
To Keep Trucking, Cleaner Diesel Will Require Natural Gas, Policy Change
Oct 18, 2006
Hydrogen Used to Reduce Diesel's Sulfur Content Is Derived From Natural Gas, But Federal Policies Restrict Access ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 17 -- On October 15, 2006, ultra-low- sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) was introduced at retail fuel stations around the United States. Designed to reduce soot emissions from diesel engines by ... Continue reading
The Board of Scania Rejects MAN's Modified Offer
Oct 13, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Board of Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB), having consulted its financial advisers, rejects MANâs modified offer. As in the case of MANâs initial offer, the modified offer substantially undervalues Scania, in particular in two principal respects: - the earnings outlook for the standalone com ... Continue reading
Cummins Selects Corning as Supplier of Emissions Control Products for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
Oct 11, 2006
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated and Cummins Emission Solutions, a business unit of Cummins Inc. , jointly announced today that they have entered into a long-term agreement for the supply of Corning emissions control products. This multi-year agreement will help Cummins meet EPA 2007 regulations which take effect Ja ... Continue reading
New Smith System Video Features Backing and Maneuvering in Close Quarters
Oct 11, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Smith System, the leader in professional driver training, today announced an innovative new video course entitled Compass Maneuvering(TM). The 21-minute video promotes innovative collision avoidance techniques when backing and maneuvering in close quarters. The course's name, Compass Maneuv ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that Cargo Transporters has achieved a 90 percent decrease in lane departure preventable accidents since deploying Iterisâ Lan ... Continue reading
From Hydrogen to Natural Gas, Southland Fleet Operators Will Learn About Alternative Fuel Options
Oct 9, 2006
(October 10-11, 2006 at the Ontario Convention Center) SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 9 -- With the cost of diesel fuel rising daily and regulatory agencies continuing to enact fleet rules to push for emission reductions from California's fleets, the timing of the Southern California Clean Vehicle Technology Expo (Expo) co ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2006
The Caterpillar C-12 Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Vocational Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- As manufacturers of heavy-duty truck engines strive to meet government-regulated emission standards by implementing new emission technologies, customers are increasingly experiencing ... Continue reading
Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo -America's Largest Off Road Show Series
Oct 5, 2006
For Immediate Release Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo - America's Largest Off Road Show Series! Mesa, Arizona (October 3, 2006) - G&R Racing has been invited to display the winning trophy truck from the 2006 SCORE San Felipe 250 and the Best In The Desert Terrible's Town 250 at this weekend's largest off r ... Continue reading
Ford Offering Cheap Loans on Pickup Trucks
Oct 3, 2006
DETROIT Oct 3, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it was offering low-rate financing deals on many of its 2007 model-year vehicles and interest-free loans on its 2006 vehicles to boost sales. The No.2 U.S. automaker, as part of its new "Truck Month" campaign, is offering zero-percent loans for 60 months on ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2006
FREDERICK, Colo., Oct. 3 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a $3 million follow-on production order for additional vehicle electric auxiliary motors. The new order is in addition to previously announced orders for 30,000 motors. Pr ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2006
As New Truck Comes to Market, Texas Region's Sales for Toyota Counter Industry-Wide Trends DALLAS, Sept. 28 -- At the State Fair of Texas preview today, Toyota rolled out for the first time two prototypes of its 2007 Tundra pickup truck, which will be assembled in its new billion-dollar truck plant in San Antonio. To v ... Continue reading
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