New Pickup, a 14,500-Pound Monster Capable of Towing 20 Tons, Makes Hummer Look Rather Puny
Sep 17, 2004
DALLAS September 17, 2004; David Koenig writing for the AP reported that this one could make the Hummer look like a girlie car. International Truck and Engine Corp. is producing what it calls the world's biggest production pickup, a 14,500-pound monster capable of towing 20 tons. "It's a super head-turner," said Ken Wa ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Enters North American Military Truck Market
Sep 17, 2004
OWEGO, N.Y., Sept. 16 -- Lockheed Martin announced today it has entered into a license agreement with HMT Vehicles Ltd. of Bristol, United Kingdom, to manufacture and sell tactical wheeled vehicles to government customers in North America. The agreement will give Lockheed Martin exclusive rights to supply light (4x4) a ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Inc. Reviews CARB Trading Credit Certification Program
Sep 15, 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announced today that the California Air Resource Board (CARB) reviewed plans for Retrofit Verification of KleenAir's NOxMaster(TM) NOx Reduction System (SCR), including its Diesel Particulate Filter. KleenAir received an Executive Order in April 2002, e ... Continue reading
Goodyear Commercial Tires Star on International's Pickup
Sep 15, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- International Truck's new pickup truck - standing more than two feet above the formerly large Hummer or Ford F-350 for those who want to make a statement - rides on Goodyear commercial truck tires. The International CXT - for Commercial Extreme Truck - is the world's largest production pickup t ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2004
BOTHELL, Wash.--Sept. 14, 2004-- Company expands automotive marketing efforts into trucking industry for its unique wireless computer with head-worn, see-through display Microvision, Inc. , today announced that it will showcase the Nomad Expert Technician System to the American Trucking Association at their annual TMC ... Continue reading
World's Biggest Production Pick-up Truck to Be Unveiled
Sep 13, 2004
International Truck and Engine Corporation to Introduce International(R) CXT, Commercial Extreme Truck WARRENVILLE, Ill., Sept. 13 -- What hauls six tons, can seat a football team's offensive line and, for kids over 20 who miss playing with trucks in the sandbox, is the ultimate toy for extreme work and play? The Inter ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corp. Gets Marine Contract
Sep 9, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis. September 8, 2004; The AP reported that Oshkosh Truck Corp. said Wednesday that it expects to update earnings guidance for 2004 and 2005 to include a recently received Marine Corps contract for truck armor kits. The maker of specialty trucks and truck bodies said the contract is for up to 796 armor kits, ... Continue reading
Over-the-Road Trucking Companies See Dramatic Fuel Savings
Sep 2, 2004
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Sept. 2, 2004--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) Client Ramthun Trucking, Manson, Iowa, not only increased miles per gallon by over 14% or 3/4 a mile per gallon but also anticipates saving approximately 2,300 gallons of fuel in one year by installing DriverMax(R). "I drive approximately 100,000 miles a year ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04E062000 Recall Date : AUG 26, 2004 Component: PARKING BRAKE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1098 Summary: ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES P/N 0204012617, FOR USE ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MA ... Continue reading
Cobasys Introduces the NiMHax(R) Line of Advanced NiMH Battery Pack Solutions
Sep 1, 2004
TROY, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Cobasys has announced the introduction of a complete line of advanced nickel metal hydride (NiMH) based NiMHax(R) Battery Packs for all transportation applications. The NiMHax packs range from 144 volts and 30 kW for light duty automotive applications to 672 volts and 280 kW for large commercial ... Continue reading
Toyotas IMV Project takes first big step forward: Toyota introduces HiLux Vigo in Thailand
Aug 27, 2004
Toyota Motor Corp. took its first major step toward realizing the global optimal production and supply network it announced as the IMV Project in 2002 by launching sales today of a new-type pickup truck in Thailand. The new pickup, called the Hilux VIGO, is the first of five newly developed IMV Project models designed ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2004
-- First Commercial Use of a Medium-Duty Fuel Cell Vehicle in the United States -- First Fuel Cell Vehicle in a Commercial Customer's Fleet in California -- First Dodge Fuel Cell Vehicle Ever LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 -- DaimlerChrysler revealed today the first medium-duty fuel cell vehicle for commercial use in the United ... Continue reading
Kenworth Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Heavy Duty Truck Study
Aug 25, 2004
KIRKLAND, Wash.--Aug. 25, 2004--Kenworth Truck Company has achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among vocational segment Class 8 truck owners, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. "Kenworth is very proud to be selected by i ... Continue reading
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces State Garage Sale
Aug 25, 2004
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2004--Governor Schwarzenegger today announced that the State of California will be holding a "Garage Sale" in Sacramento Friday, August 27 through Saturday, August 28th, to liquidate surplus state materials. "Eliminating surplus property is just one way we can work together to cleanout the ... Continue reading
DriveCam Video Systems Names Bruce Moeller as New President and CEO
Aug 25, 2004
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 24, 2004--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of safety technology that improves driving behavior, today announced the appointment of Bruce Moeller as president and CEO. Moeller succeeds Ed Andrew, who will remain as a member of the board of directors. Moeller brings extensive experience in developing c ... Continue reading
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