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Thermo King earns EPA, CARB OK for 2013 engines
Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, announced that it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board certification for 2013 model year engines greater than 25 horsepower and has done so without using a diesel particulate filter. The company said its customers now […]
September 17, 2012
Pilot Flying J makes executive appointments
Pilot Flying J has appointed Jimmy Haslam as chairman, Mark Hazelwood as president, John Compton as chief executive officer, and Ken Parent as executive vice president. Haslam, who announced the new roles via a letter to customers, said that during Hazelwood’s 27 years with Pilot Flying J, he has lead the company in the development […]
September 14, 2012
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Volvo’s 2012 Proven Tour hits the road
Volvo Trucks announced the launch of its Proven Tour, an interactive customer and dealer road tour showcasing the company’s efforts toward enhancing fuel efficiency, driver productivity, safety and vehicle uptime. The Proven Tour will stop at 27 Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the United States and Canada during the next four months, making its first stop […]
September 14, 2012
Business
Sales of NG trucks, buses will surpass 180,000 by 2019, report says
As many governments and businesses seek ways to reduce the fuel costs and emissions of their fleets of trucks and buses, diesel and natural gas have become more appealing options , according to report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, which forecasts steady growth for natural gas truck and bus sales. Annual […]
September 13, 2012
Business
Allison, Dana to produce gearless transmissions
Allison Transmission Holdings, Dana Holding Corp. and Fallbrook Technologies on Thursday, Sept. 13, announced plans for high-efficiency gearless transmissions to serve the commercial truck and other vehicular markets. The technology, developed by Fallbrook, will use a continuously variable transmission, which can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gears. CVT has been used for […]
September 13, 2012
Business
Brenntag expands DEF infrastructure
Brenntag announced expansion of its North American diesel exhaust fluid infrastructure by installing bulk DEF tanks at six additional facilities: Phoenix, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Dallas, San Antonio and Portland, Ore. Between the aforementioned locations, Brenntag North America has added more than 180,000 gallons of bulk DEF storage, the company said. These facilities feature high-speed rail […]
September 13, 2012
Business
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Aerofficient
Aerofficient, designers and manufacturers of aerodynamic enhancement devices for heavy-duty truck trailers, announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2012 North American Trailer Aerodynamics New Product Innovation Award for its Aerofficient Slider product that expands and contracts automatically when the trailer’s wheel assemblies are moved forward and rearward. “We are extremely honored […]
September 13, 2012
Business
Navistar declines comment on Icahn’s legal threats
Navistar investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday, Sept. 11, issued a letter to the company’s board of directors saying that if his demands for new board seats for shareholders are not met, he will pursue legal action. A Navistar spokesman declined comment. When Icahn released to the public his Sept. 9 letter to the board asking […]
September 12, 2012
Business
Roush CleanTech debuts GAS-converted shuttle bus
Roush CleanTech this week debuted a propane autogas-fueled shuttle bus converted by its newest preferred industry partner, Green Alternative Systems. Using its existing sales and service channel, Green Alternative Systems – a certified Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier alternative fuels installer – has partnered to provide installations for Roush CleanTech propane autogas fueling systems in the […]
September 12, 2012
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs for 10th consecutive week
The national average retail diesel price climbed for the 10th consecutive week, climbing 0.5 cent to $4.132 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Sept. 10, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. During 12 straight weekly declines from April 16 through July 2, the price of diesel had dropped 49.9 cents […]
September 10, 2012
Business
GE Capital Fleet Services names Webb president, CEO
GE Capital Fleet Services on Monday, Sept. 10, announced the appointment of Kristi Webb as president and chief executive officer. Webb replaces Clarence Nunn, who recently was appointed Chief Commercial Officer for GE Capital, Americas. Webb previously was general manager of GE Capital’s Dealer Finance business that provides wholesale and retail leasing services to thousands […]
September 10, 2012
Business
Cummins, Hyundai to collaborate on midrange engines
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and Cummins Inc. announced a 50/50 joint venture partnership to manufacture midrange engines in Korea extending from 150 hp to 300 hp output for application in a wide range of Hyundai construction and industrial equipment. The Hyundai Cummins Engine Co. (HCEC) joint venture operation will be located in the city of […]
September 10, 2012
Business
Yokohama updates online fuel savings calculator
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced updates to its Fuel Savings Calculator, making the interactive Web-based tool more beneficial to commercial fleet owners and truckers. The Yokohama Fuel Savings Calculator is housed within the commercial Web section at http://www.yokohamatire.com/fuel_calculator/. “We want to show fleets how they can save money with Yokohama fuel-efficient products, and the new features […]
September 10, 2012
Business
TMC takes delivery of first Peterbilt Model 579, orders 1,500 more
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the delivery of the first Model 579 to TMC Transportation of Des Moines, Iowa. Representatives from TMC and Allstate Peterbilt were in attendance to commemorate the occasion. The Model 579, Peterbilt’s newest SmartWay-designated product, was designed to optimize fuel efficiency, increase vehicle reliability and enhance operator comfort. “Peterbilt is proud to […]
September 7, 2012
Business
5th International Environmentally Friendly Vehicle Conference set for Sept. 10-12
The progress and future of greener and cleaner vehicles – large and small – will be on exhibit and the focus of expert panel discussions during the 5th International Environmentally Friendly Vehicle Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center from Sept. 10-12. This is the first time the EFV Conference has been hosted in the United […]
September 7, 2012
Business
Navistar cutting costs, reducing work force
Navistar International Corp. on Thursday, Sept. 6, announced it is increasing efforts to cut discretionary spending and further reduce its material costs as part of its overall cost reduction program. The Lisle, Ill.-based company also announced it has launched a review of all of its noncore businesses with the goal of improving its return on […]
September 6, 2012
Business
Eaton chief scientist co-authors book on commercial hybrids
Dr. Haoran Hu, chief scientist at Eaton Corp., has co-authored a book entitled “Advanced Hybrid Powertrains for Commercial Vehicles.” Published by SAE International, the 404-page book details the latest trends and technologies in the hybrid commercial vehicle market. The new book covers the gamut of technologies intrinsic to developing hybrid commercial vehicles, including traditional internal […]
September 6, 2012
Business
MHC Kenworth tour showcases CNG technology
MHC is featuring a 2013 compressed natural gas-powered Kenworth T660 at eight MHC locations across the country. MHC said the tour, which started in the heart of the Midwest at MHC Kenworth – Kansas City, was launched to give customers a look at the newest natural gas technology. “CNG is a new product that is […]
September 5, 2012
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