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Third time’s the charm for Hino in J.D. Power 2012 U.S. medium-duty survey
Although reported fuel economy and quality have improved for medium-duty trucks, the impact on satisfaction with new engines meeting the 2010 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions regulations is negligible even as fuel prices rise, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Medium-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study released Friday, Sept. 21. The study found […]
September 21, 2012
Business
Omnitek appoints New York diesel-to-NG conversion dealer
Omnitek Advanced Technologies has appointed CNG One Source of New York Inc., based in Clarence, N.Y., as a dealer and authorized installer of its diesel-to-natural gas conversion kits in the state. “The addition of CNG One Source of New York to our growing network of domestic conversion centers provides a solid platform for growth in […]
September 21, 2012
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UPS top U.S. firm on Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index
UPS announced that for the second consecutive year, the company has received the highest score in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project’s “Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index” of S&P companies, receiving a 99 out of 100. UPS is one of only two U.S. companies to achieve the high score, reflecting the company’s commitment to transparency and leadership […]
September 20, 2012
Business
ATDynamics entering European trucking market
ATDynamics, a supplier of semi-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics technology, announced that it will provide its TrailerTail aerodynamics technology to the European trucking market. ATDynamics said it is working with European regulators, trailer manufacturers and trucking fleets to ensure the compliance of maximum efficiency TrailerTail technology with EU highway regulations. ATDynamics is entering the European market with […]
September 20, 2012
Business
Goodyear debuts Air Maintenance Technology at IAA
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced that the commercial application of its Air Maintenance Technology is debuting at the 2012 Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. The company said that over the past year, its researchers have been working on the technology application that can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Daimler Trucks debuts trailer aerodynamics at IAA
Bridging the disconnect between trailer manufacturers and OEMs when it comes to combination aerodynamics, Daimler on Tuesday, Sept. 18, launched its “Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer” initiative consisting of two components: the new Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer, a long-haul tractor unit that according to Daimler can save about 528 gallons (2,000 liters) of diesel and reduce CO2 […]
September 18, 2012
Business
Calstart names ex-Eaton executive Beaty VP/director
Calstart announced that Kevin Beaty is joining its team as a vice president and director of its high-efficiency truck program. “With his private sector background and knowledge of the clean fuel and advanced drivetrain commercial vehicle markets, Kevin will be a great addition to our team,” said John Boesel, Calstart president and chief executive officer. […]
September 18, 2012
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs for 11th consecutive week
The national average retail diesel price climbed for the 11th consecutive week, climbing 0.3 cent to $4.135 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Sept. 17, 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 17, 2012
Business
CARB fines Ryder $1M for lack of exhaust tests, records
The California Air Resources Board has fined Ryder Systems more than $1 million because the transportation and supply chain management company did not conduct annual opacity tests and maintain proper records of testing on heavy-duty vehicles during 2008 and 2009. California requires annual opacity tests, which determines if trucks produces visible smoke exhaust, and that […]
September 17, 2012
Business
Eaton lends support to California hybrid incentive program
Eaton Corp. has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to assist California-based fleets wanting to purchase low-emissions fuel-efficient medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. HVIP is a program to help speed the introduction of hybrid trucks with financial incentives ranging from $10,000 to $45,000 for eligible vehicles. Eaton said some 87 […]
September 17, 2012
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
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