Cars.com Unveils American Made Index
Jun 30, 2006
Identifies top 'American' Cars CHICAGO, June 30 -- As more foreign auto manufacturers open assembly plants in the U.S., the notion of "buying American" has taken on new meaning. With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, Cars.com has created the American Made Index to help consumers identify the top ten vehicles that are tr ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: Stationary Diesel Engines to Dramatically Reduce Emissions
Jun 30, 2006
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, June 29, 2006)* Stationary Diesel Engines to Dramatically Reduce Emissions *Contact Information: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / _millett.john@epa.gov _ (Washington, D.C.-June 29, 2006) On ... Continue reading
Goodyear, Pilot Expand Pilot Truck Care Center Agreement
Jun 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- In a move to fortify its commercial tire and service network, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC subsidiary has signed an exclusive agreement to develop and operate truck service centers at Pilot Travel Centers LLC locations. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2006
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., June 28 -- In an effort to help prevent engine idling and to significantly reduce noise, pollution and fuel costs for commercial and military vehicles, Technology Management Inc. (TMI), a leading Cleveland-based developer of modular solid oxide fuel cell systems, is collaborating with Ricardo -- ... Continue reading
PACCAR and Cummins Announce Class 6/7 Engine Agreement
Jun 26, 2006
BELLEVUE, Wash.--June 26, 2006--PACCAR Inc and Cummins Inc. today announced an agreement for the Cummins' 6- and 8-liter engines to be installed exclusively in Peterbilt and Kenworth's North American conventional medium-duty commercial vehicles, effective January 1, 2007. The two companies are developing proprietary co ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck Deliveries January-May 2006
Jun 26, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 26, 2006-- Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's three truck companies increased 2% through May this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack rose 11%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were up 7%. Deliveries from Volvo Trucks decreased 4% during the perio ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Plans to Develop Heavy-Duty Hybrid System For Trucks
Jun 23, 2006
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--June 22, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced it has begun development of a hybrid electric power system for the heavy-duty (Class 8) commercial vehicle market - to deliver both on-road efficiency and idle reduction for significant fuel savings and emissions reduct ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus, Inc. Signs a New Master Distributor
Jun 23, 2006
CINCINNATI--June 22, 2006--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP) has signed a master distribution agreement with MG Marketing Inc. of Westminster, Mary ... Continue reading
West Coast Truckers To Get Fuel Savings Help
Jun 22, 2006
*West Coast Truckers To Get Fuel Savings Help * Release Date: 6/22/2006 Contact Information: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - June 22, 2006) Small-to-medium trucking firms in Oregon, California, and Washington have a new way to become more environmentally friendly while saving mon ... Continue reading
US Energy Initiatives Grants Distribution Rights for European Market to TruckGas
Jun 22, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--June 22, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) (US Energy or the "Company") the manufacturer of a patent dual fuel diesel to natural gas conversion system, today announced it has granted exclusive distribution rights to TruckGas Ltd., a United Kingdom registered company for areas primarily i ... Continue reading
Partners to Unveil UPS Truck With 60 to 70 Percent Higher Fuel Economy
Jun 22, 2006
News for Release: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Brown Goes Green: EPA and Partners to Unveil **UPS** Truck With 60 to 70 Percent Higher Fuel Economy* Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millet.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - June 21, 2006) Your normal UPS delivery truck will ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Secures Major Hungarian Order
Jun 21, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 21, 2006--Volvo Trucks' (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has received an order for 1,000 trucks from Waberer's Optimum Solution, a transportation and logistics company. The trucks will be delivered over a three-year period. Waberer's Optimum S ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines Announces Potential Joint Venture
Jun 21, 2006
DELAND, Fla.--June 21, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG), the exclusive licensee for U.S. Patent #6,000,214, the "Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine Engine" (DCGT), announces a potential joint venture with a major $5 billion worldwide transportation company to manufacture heavy duty highway truck engines. ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
GM's Highest Volume Vehicle Tops its Segment in Leading Quality Studies as Chevrolet Prepares to Launch All New Silverado Later This Year Detroit -- Yesterday, Chevroletâs Silverado 2500 and 3500 won the heavy-duty pickup segment in Strategic Visionsâ 2006 Total Quality Awardsâ¢. Earlier this month, Chevr ... Continue reading
HUMMER Announces 2007 H3x Pricing
Jun 21, 2006
DETROIT -- People seeking a HUMMER H3 with a customized appearance, straight from the factory, can soon add a new H3x to their garages. The first H3x models will arrive in dealerships in the United States and Canada in August, with a price of $38,065. The H3x is based on the â H3 Street â concept vehicle show ... Continue reading
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