Spartan Motors Reports Increased Orders for Fire Truck Chassis
May 29, 2002
CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 29 Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported that it expects May 2002 to be the Company's best month of orders for its custom fire truck chassis in more than three years. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency- rescue vehicles said its Spartan Motors Chassis unit receive ... Continue reading
Army scouts hybrids; carmakers interested Fuel-battery Humvee may fit tactical order
May 29, 2002
May 29, 2002 MISHAWAKA, Ind. The AP reported that responding to the U.S. Army's call for a military vehicle that runs on both fuel and electricity, AM General Corp. is working to develop a hybrid diesel-electric Humvee. This next-generation Humvee could use a silent electric motor to sneak up on the enemy and then fini ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Announces New Chairman and New Direction
May 29, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 28, 2002--Truck accessory retailer Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) today announced sweeping changes that include new leadership and the relocation of the company headquarters. The changes are part of an effort to strengthen the company's financial condition and pave the way for rapid market growth. Patrick ... Continue reading
2003 Chevrolet Express - GMC Savana Pricing
May 28, 2002
FOR RELEASE: May 28, 2002 DETROIT - General Motors announced pricing for the all-new 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana will start at $22,550 for the base two-wheel-drive ½ ton cargo model. The destination charge is $715.00. "We were able to essentially hold the line on pricing on many of our models, yet introduce ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram 1500 Tops AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Four-Door Truck Rankings
May 24, 2002
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24 The all-new 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab(TM) was ranked first in owner satisfaction among all four-door pickup trucks in AutoPacific Inc.'s 2002 Vehicle Satisfaction Score (VSS) study. "We are gratified by this most recent award as it relates directly to our customer satisfaction with the ne ... Continue reading
ESW's Clean Cat Diesel Catalytic Converter Achieves OEM Status in the Philippines
May 24, 2002
TELFORD, Pa.--May 23, 2002--Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), is pleased to announce today that ESW was successful in achieving OEM status for the Clean Cat(R) diesel catalytic converter as the standard Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) emissions control device for the "Engine Replacement P ... Continue reading
May 23, 2002
FOR RELEASE: May 23, 2002 DETROIT - General Motors' HUMMER Division today announced introductory pricing for the H2, the all-new full-size sport-utility vehicle. The vehicles are expected to be in showrooms this July. Marc Hernandez, HUMMER H2 marketing director, said pricing will begin at $48,800 manufacturer's sugges ... Continue reading
May 22, 2002
GOTEBORG, Sweden, May 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Volvo Powertrain CEO: ``To reach the high environmental potential of the diesel engine, and have the maximum environmental benefits of investments, the industry needs clearer and earlier regulations from legal authorities involved, '' Lars-Gran Moberg, head of Volvo Powertr ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Submits Second Engine For EPA Certification
May 22, 2002
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 21, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has submitted its 5.9 liter ISB engine for certification to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2.5-gram NOx+NMHC standard. Production will begin upon receipt of the certification, which is expected early this summer. Cummins began sending proto ... Continue reading
Industry Showcases Diesel Technology Benefits at USCAR Event
May 21, 2002
TROY, Mich., May 21 -- Delphi Corp.and other automotive industry leaders will showcase their diesel technologies today at the USCAR ride and drive in Washington, D.C. The event will highlight advanced clean diesel cars and light-duty vehicle technologies. Leading Washington, D.C. decision-makers will experience diesel ... Continue reading
F-150 World Becomes Ford Truck World
May 16, 2002
SAN DIEGO, May 16 -- F-150 World, a leading Ford truck community website, has been acquired by Enthusiast World, Inc., a San Diego-based company which produces online communities and events for automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts. To more properly represent the Ford truck website (currently known as "F-150 World"), E ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for 2002
May 10, 2002
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--May 10, 2002--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $77.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. This compares to net sales of $90.9 million for the first quarter of 2001, a decrease of 14.4%. The decrease is largely due to the continuation of the cyclical downturn of the heav ... Continue reading
Fuel Fx Puts America Back in Charge of Energy Destiny
May 10, 2002
DALLAS--May 9, 2002--Fuel Fx, Inc., a Texas corporation, has developed proprietary technology proven to increase miles per gallon (mpg) by an average 42% on diesel and gasoline engines. The Fuel Fx Reactor(TM) has been steadily gaining acceptance by the nation's large fleet companies, since its unveiling late last year ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Great Coastal Express
May 9, 2002
CORALVILLE, Iowa--May 8, 2002--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the business and certain trucking assets of Great Coastal Express, Inc. Great Coastal Express is a truckload carrier based near Richmond, Virginia. Great Coastal generated approximately $70 milli ... Continue reading
High-Temperature Strength of Charge Air Coolers is Crucial for Clean Diesel Engines
May 8, 2002
NEW YORK--May 8, 2002--As governments around the world continue to pressure the makers of diesel engines and heavy-duty trucks to meet increasingly stringent emissions standards, the International Copper Association's CuproBraze(R) technology is likely to play a key role in the design of temperature-resistant heat exch ... Continue reading
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