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Natural gas 101: Choosing between LNG and CNG
For many fleets, the differences in the two fuels can seem daunting, leading to fears that they will select a “losing” technology. The largest obstacle, though, is lack of infrastructure.
June 6, 2013
“Kermit” is what Westport Innovations calls the 2012 Peterbilt 367 daycab tractor equipped with Westport’s 475-horsepower 15L engine. The tractor is painted in the muted neon green Peterbilt reserves for alternative fuel vehicles.
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Alliance Truck Parts 250 to honor truckers at Michigan International Speedway
Alliance Truck Parts, title sponsor of the June 15th Alliance Truck Parts 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway, is recognizing the dedication and hard work of all truck drivers. Alliance Truck Parts is billing the event “The Race That Trucking Built” in acknowledgement of all the work that drivers do to bring […]
June 4, 2013
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Continental hybrid drive tire gets SmartWay certification
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC’s Commercial Vehicle Tire business unit (“Continental”) today announced that its hybrid application drive tire for commercial trucks, the Conti Hybrid HD3, is verified by the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership as a low rolling resistance drive tire for class 8, line-haul tractor trailers. EPA has determined that certain tire models […]
June 4, 2013
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Natural gas 101: What you need to know (Part 1)
The verdict is in: Natural gas is a viable fuel for trucking. Here’s what you need to know.
June 4, 2013
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Mack honors vets with specially-painted Pinnacle tractor
America’s fallen or missing military personnel were honored by employees of Mack Trucks during the recent Memorial Day weekend Rolling Thunder – Ride for Freedom rally. Employees from the Mack Customer Center and Macungie Assembly Operations, both located in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, caravanned to Hagerstown, Md. for a memorial ceremony at the company’s powertrain plant. […]
June 3, 2013
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Q&A with Yokohama Tire Mexico President Gary Nash
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s (YTC) new subsidiary, Yokohama Tire Mexico (YTMX), officially began importing consumer, commercial and off-the-road (OTR) tires in Mexico on May 1. Incorporated in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, the company says YTMX is squarely positioned to give YTC long-term strategic advantages. In this Q&A, YTMX’s President, Gary Nash, discusses what those advantages are, the […]
June 3, 2013
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Bendix announces support for CVSA Roadcheck Program
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says it supports the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck program, which this year takes place June 4-6. Sharing the CVSA’s commitment to safer vehicles and roadways, Bendix stresses that highway safety begins well before any vehicle hits the road through proper maintenance, regular inspection, the use of genuine replacement […]
June 3, 2013
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Michelin launches extended tread life tires
Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of the Michelin X One Line Energy D tire and Pre-Mold retread. Michelin says these tires are its latest new generation wide base single tire and retread for the line haul drive position features industry leading fuel economy with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay verification. “The Michelin X […]
June 3, 2013
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A Western Star Transformer? That looks to be the case
Famed action filmaker Michael Bay has sneak-peeked a photo from the upcoming “Transformers 4” motion picture, and showcasing a Western Star tractor done up as main Transformer Opitmus Prime’s secret identity. Word is, the Western Star folks couldn’t be prouder!
May 30, 2013
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Western Canada Utility dealer opens new location
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has announced the opening of Ocean Trailer’s new location in Delta, British Columbia. Founded by the Keay family in 1981, Ocean Trailer is one of over 100 Utility independent dealerships across the Americas. Ocean Trailer recently completed construction on its 40-acre development in Delta, British Columbia. “We purchased the land over […]
May 29, 2013
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