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Michigan companies pair-up to offer Ford Transit electric conversion kit
Two companies have paired up to offer an electric conversion kit for Ford Transit vans. Shortly after announcing their partnership earlier this month, Michigan-based New Eagle and Inventev displayed a fully electric Ford Transit at the Detroit Auto Show. New Eagle will provide the core propulsion systems and controls, while Inventev will handle up-fitting and […]
January 26, 2017
Class 3-6
Barrett-Jackson trucks, van turn heads
Three trucks and a 38-year-old van got plenty of attention at Barrett-Jackson’s record-breaking auction this past week in Scottsdale, Az. A record 1,719 vehicles were consigned to the Jan. 14 – 22 auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Sales totaled more than $102 million with $2.2 million going to charity. “This year’s Scottsdale auction was a […]
January 23, 2017
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Class 3-6
Arsonist caught on video torching business truck, van
A business owner in Tallahassee, Fla. has video of an arsonist setting fire to his trucks this week which shows the suspect fighting off some of the flames just before leaving the scene. Matt Shanley, owner of Alpha Foundations on Woodlane Circle, provided police with the video which shows a man emerging from a pickup around […]
January 13, 2017
Class 3-6
Mercedes-Benz showcases robotic last-mile delivery Sprinter concept
The company has completed 15,000 miles of internal testing and one year of real-world testing where robots have encountered 3 million pedestrians in 58 cities.
January 6, 2017
Class 3-6
Ford announces hybrid F-150, Transit, nixes plan for Mexico plant
Ford announced today that hybrid versions of F-150 and Transit will be available by 2020 amid a growing wave of vehicle electrification that that the company says will overtake conventional gas engines and result in a total of 13 new electrified Ford vehicles within the next five years. While at the automaker’s plant in Flat […]
January 3, 2017
Class 3-6
A look back at 2016 HWT test drives
Hard Working Trucks takes a look back at trucks and vans we test drove during 2016. Links are provided below and appear in order of publication. Jan. 3: Isuzu NRR If you’re looking for heavier haul capabilities but still need an urban traffic fighter, Isuzu’s NRR should be on your shopping list. The 5.2-liter diesel […]
December 29, 2016
Vocational
Ford E-450 6.8L V-10 gets nat gas certification
The company has maintained both EPA & CARB certifications on the Ford 6.8L 2-valve V10 engine since model year 2014.
December 29, 2016
Vocational
Work truck wheels require care for extended life
Keeping wheels clean is important to ensure the longevity of the wheel, regardless if it's steel or aluminum.
December 28, 2016
Class 3-6
Truxx van and pickup rental app expands to Android
Truxx announced the release of their truck and van sharing platform on Android. Truxx is an Uber-like application platform that pairs people who need to move large items with truck and van owners who want to earn a little extra money. Truxx has proven popular among iOS users, and with today’s announcement, Android users will […]
December 26, 2016
Class 3-6
FCA teams up with Waymo to produce autonomous minivans
When it comes to news of autonomous vehicles, most stories lately have focused on large Class 8 trucks. However, that changed today with a joint announcement from Waymo, formerly the Google self-driving car project, and FCA, both of which have teamed up to produce 100 self-driving Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans. The vans are currently being […]
December 19, 2016
Class 3-6
Nissan announces sticker price for 2017 commercial van lineup
Nissan’s 2017 Nissan NV Cargo van, when equipped with a 4-liter V6 and spec’d with a standard roof, will get an entry-level sticker price of $27,730, the lowest in the full-size van segment. Available with NV 1500 and NV2500 models, the 4-liter V6 engine is rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. For 2017, a new […]
December 5, 2016
Class 3-6
Ram ProMaster gets tested in Tinseltown
When your clients are filmmakers with tight schedules and even tighter deadlines – being able to move fast is not an option – it’s the rule. California-based Digital Film Studios team lives life in the fast lane everyday delivering filmmaking equipment their clients count on to make sure the show goes on … on time. […]
December 4, 2016
Class 3-6
New diesel engine oils hit the market Thursday
The American Petroleum Institute’s (API) new diesel engine oil standards – API CK-4 and FA-4 – will hit store shelves and bulk tanks nationwide Thursday. Earlier this year, API’s Lubricants Group approved the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications – previously widely referred to as PC-11 – to address the needs of modern engine technologies and to […]
December 1, 2016
Class 3-6
EPA certification delays 2017 diesel trucks, vans
Model year 2017 diesel equipped vehicles are experiencing a longer certification process at the Environmental Protection Agency which is causing delivery delays at dealerships. Hard Working Trucks reached out to the EPA to find out just how long it might take before certifications are complete. “I cannot speak to timelines at this time,” EPA Communications […]
November 27, 2016
Class 3-6
Benz launches ‘MasterSolutions’ upfit program for commercial vans
Once the van is ordered, it is shipped from the Mercedes-Benz Vans plant in Ladson, S.C., through one of the MasterSolutions upfitters where the upfit is installed prior to delivery to a dealership or fleet location.
November 22, 2016
Class 3-6
Remanufactured F-150 half the cost
Hmmmm…it’s half the cost of a new truck and it comes with a 3-year/75,000-mile warranty? Yes. A vehicle remanufacturer in Tyler, Texas rebuilds fleet vehicles, including trucks and vans, in a short amount of time and can save fleet owners plenty of money. “The guy or gal who owns a new fleet is going to […]
November 20, 2016
Class 3-6
Nissan sets sticker price for new commercial van
The front-wheel drive commercial van features a 131-horsepower 2 liter inline 4-cylinder engine matched with an updated, next-gen Xtronic transmission.
November 3, 2016
Class 3-6
XL Hybrids installs electric drive systems in Prince George’s County vans
XL Hybrids announced the installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in Prince George’s County, Maryland cargo vans. The upfitted hybrid vans are part of the county’s comprehensive Sustainable Energy Program, which aims to reduce government fleet vehicle petroleum consumption by 20 percent, as well as carbon emissions. “With more than four thousand fleet vehicles […]
October 31, 2016
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