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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
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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
Business
U.S. average diesel price climbs for ninth consecutive week
The national average retail diesel price climbed for the ninth consecutive week, climbing 3.8 cents to $4.127 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. EIA’s weekly survey of U.S. diesel prices was delayed one day because of the Labor Day holiday. During 12 […]
September 4, 2012
Business
Cleaire to offer heavy-duty emissions testing services
Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls announced the opening of its Heavy-Duty Chassis Dynamometer Emissions Laboratory for outside contract services. Cleaire Advanced Technology Testing Services, or “CATTS,” is located in Richmond, Calif., on the campus of the Chevron Technology Center. The CFR-compliant heavy-duty chassis dynamometer laboratory is capable of testing a variety of medium- and heavy-duty powertrain […]
September 4, 2012
Business
$100M provided to California’s small-business truckers for clean trucks
The California Air Resources Board and the California Pollution Control Financing Authority, part of the State Treasurer’s Office, announced hitting the $100 million mark in financial assistance to small-business truckers. The funding is provided through a program that provides small businesses with financial assistance to obtain loans or lease-to-own arrangements so they can purchase newer, […]
September 3, 2012
Business
Navistar allowed to pay fines for noncompliant engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a final rule that will allow Navistar to continue selling diesel engines that do not comply with 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations, assessing a fine of up to $3,775 per engine to do so. Navistar president and chief operating officer Troy Clarke said the rule provides “clarity and […]
August 30, 2012
Business
Roadrunner Shuttle celebrates alt-fuel fleet, facility
Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Camarillo, Calif., to highlight shuttle vans and buses fueled by propane autogas. The event, entitled “Moving Forward with Sustainability in Ventura County,” offered a facility tour aboard propane autogas shuttles, which account for 20 percent of Roadrunner’s fleet, and two alternative-fuel vehicles on display. “Our […]
August 30, 2012
Business
Vocational Energy opens public access GNG station for Smith Dairy Products
Vocational Energy announced the opening of its first public access compressed natural gas fueling station, constructed for Smith Dairy Products Co., located about 20 miles west of Canton, Ohio. The station is capable of producing 420 diesel gallon equivalent per hour. “The owners really looked ‘big picture’ with regard to the station – and wanted […]
August 29, 2012
Business
Coming in 2025: 54.5 mpg light-duty trucks
The Obama administration on Tuesday, Aug. 28, finalized standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025. When combined with previous recent standards, Tuesday’s move nearly will double the fuel efficiency of those vehicles compared to new vehicles currently on our roads. The […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Renzenberger chooses Roush propane autogas-fueled Ford E-350s
Renzenberger Inc., a provider of railroad crew transportation and business solutions, recently held an event to unveil 10 new 2012 Roush CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-350 shuttle vans for its California fleet. The event, called “Less Traffic, Lower Emissions – Crew Transportation Company Rides Clean with Propane Autogas” was held at the BNSF San Bernardino […]
August 28, 2012
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