News By Topic: Big Rigs

50,000th Isuzu/Gm Gas Low Cab Forward Rolls Off The Line In Janesville

Apr 13, 2005

Janesville, WI April 13, 2005; The 50,000th Isuzu/GM Gas Low Cab Forward (LCF) rolled off the line at the Janesville Assembly Plant in Janesville, Wis., today. Flowers Industries, Inc, the nation’s top N-Series Gas model purchaser received the medium-duty truck. "We are extremely proud of this milestone," said Ji ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck's Self-Navigating Robotic Truck Advances in Qualifying for Department of Defense's DARPA Grand Challenge

Apr 12, 2005

OSHKOSH, Wis.--April 12, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen the company's TerraMax(TM) robotic vehicle for evaluation for the DARPA Grand Challenge 2005 -- a 175-mile, off-road race in the Mojave Desert for completely autonomous vehicles ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Delivers Hybrid Electric Cargo Van to the U.S. Air Force Powered by a Reduced EMI Propulsion System and Generator

Apr 12, 2005

Delivery Van is Part of a Fleet of Seven Hybrid Electric Cargo Vans and Four Hybrid Electric Shuttle Buses Operated at Warner Robbins Air Force Base; Delivery of Reduced EMI Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus to Follow in May FREDERICK, Colo., April 12 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy t ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names Wisconsin Trucker as TRALA Driver of the Year

Apr 12, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz., April 11 -- A Wisconsin truck driver and his 1.5 million-plus accident-free miles earned 2005 Driver of the Year honors from the Truck Renting and Leasing Association. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Award sponsor Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company presented Orville Pat Rule, of ... Continue reading

Military Vehicle for the 21st Century Demonstrated on the Hill

Apr 12, 2005

International to Showcase Lower Cost, High-Tech Truck WHAT: Members of Congress and congressional staff will join International Truck and Engine Corporation, the commercial market leader in medium duty trucks and the worldwide leader in three-to- nine liter diesel engines, for a walkaround demonstration on Capitol Hill ... Continue reading

U.S. Army Rings in 100 Years of Cooperation with SAE and Michigan Automotive Industry

Apr 11, 2005

From WWI to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Michigan Plays Vital Role in Supporting Troops with Advanced Military Vehicle Technology DETROIT, Apr. 11 -- The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), along with its National Automotive Center (NAC), will demonstrate its ongoing commitment t ... Continue reading

U.S. Army Unveils MP HYBRID Vehicle Platform at SAE 2005 World Congress

Apr 11, 2005

Dual Use Light Duty Hybrid Vehicle Ideal for Military Police and Commercial Industry Operations DETROIT, April 11 -- The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC)'s National Automotive Center (NAC), in conjunction with Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc., and Californi ... Continue reading

Stewart & Stevenson Acquires Automotive Technik Holdings Limited

Apr 8, 2005

Manufacturer of the Pinzgauer Light Tactical Vehicle HOUSTON, April 8 -- Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc. announced today that it has acquired the outstanding shares of Automotive Technik Holdings Limited ("ATL"), the United Kingdom-based manufacturer of the Pinzgauer light utility vehicle, for 25 million British poun ... Continue reading

Isuzu Launches Joint Venture for Commercial Vehicle Sales in Spain

Apr 7, 2005

Tokyo April 7, 2005; (JCNN) - Isuzu Motors has established Isuzu Iberia S. L., a sales joint venture for commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles, with Mitsubishi Corporation and the Berge Group, a Spain-based auto importer. Capitalized at 280 million yen ($2.6 mil), Isuzu Iberia is owned 60% by Berge, 20% by ... Continue reading

New Series Track Tractors Takes Performance and Comfort to New Levels

Apr 7, 2005

DULUTH, Ga.--April 7, 2005--More power, greater comfort and a new engine highlight the Challenger(R) MT700B Series track tractors, designed to maximize productivity in any type of operation. Ranging from 225 to 265 PTO horsepower, the three new MT700B Series combine new technology and convenience with the proven tracti ... Continue reading

Ford Celebrates 100 Years of Commercial Vehicles

Apr 2, 2005

Louisville, Ky., April 1, 2005 – One hundred years after Ford rolled out its first work vehicle, the company is celebrating its long tradition of service as the world’s best-selling line of commercial trucks. Ford will mark the occasion at the Mid-America Trucking Show with a host of segment-leading product ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Sales Box Score March 2005

Apr 2, 2005

April 1,2005 The AP compliled the results of March 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The table compares sales in March 2005 with sales in March 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans a ... Continue reading

New Webasto Technology Keeps Truck Cabs Cool Overnight Without Idling Engine

Apr 2, 2005

New BlueCool Truck system cools cab and meets widespread anti-idling legislation FENTON, Mich., April 1 -- A revolutionary new technology from Webasto called BlueCool Truck will keep the cab or sleeper bunk of a heavy- duty truck cool on hot nights without requiring the idling of the truck's engine or the running of an ... Continue reading

GM Delivers First Fuel Cell Truck to U.S. Army

Apr 1, 2005

Military sees day when all its vehicles would be fuel cell-powered HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y., April 1 -- General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Army today announced they are partnering to introduce the world's first fuel cell-powered truck into U.S. military service. The U.S. Army took delivery of the crew cab pickup at the GM re ... Continue reading

Cummins ComfortGuard System To Debut in International 9900ix Truck at Mid-America Trucking Show

Apr 1, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--March 31, 2005--Cummins Inc. announced today that its ComfortGuard(TM) power system for integrated cab heating and air-conditioning will debut in an International 9900ix truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. ComfortGuard is fully integrated with the truck heating and air-conditioning systems to provi ... Continue reading