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Smith Electric Vehicles unveils Newton Step Van

Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. unveiled the Newton Step Van, an all-electric zero-emissions vehicle built on the Newton platform that features a walk-in body produced by Indiana-based Utilimaster. Smith announced the launch of the Newton Step Van in Indianapolis at the NTEA Work Truck Show. FedEx Express will be the first company to deploy the Newton […]

March 6, 2012

Volvo Trucks achieves dual energy certifications

Volvo Trucks announced that its New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Va., is the first U.S. facility to be certified to the ISO 50001 standards under a pilot program supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Volvo says NRV is also the first Superior Energy Performance-certified facility to use ISO 50001 as its energy […]

March 6, 2012

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Westport LD showcases bi-fuel Ford Super Duty pickup trucks

West Port Light Duty will begin producing b-fuel Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks in May, the company said at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The trucks are produced in a facility adjacent to Ford’s truck plant in Louisville, Ky., and never leave Ford’s inventory control system and are not subject […]

March 6, 2012

Via Motors, Verizon announce electric van initiative

Verizon and VIA Motors announced at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis that the two companies will collaborate on a project to prove the viability of a plug-in electric ¾-ton delivery van. VIA uses a GM cargo van as a base vehicle but installs its own proprietary eRev (extended range vehicle) technology. Kraig Higginson, […]

March 6, 2012

300 Below says new brake rotor lasts twice as long for half the price

At a press conference at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, 300 Below Cryogenic Tempering Services announced four new products including a line of brake rotors that the company says offer twice the service life while costing half as much as comparable products. Peter Paulin, chief executive officer, said the company’s crygenically tempered rotors […]

March 6, 2012

Chu: Diversity key to future fleet fuel efficiency

The NTEA Work Truck Show kicked off Monday, March 5, in Indianapolis with the Green Truck Summit as keynote speaker U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu discussed general petrochemical, geopolitical and climate trends and how those factors will affect the North American commercial truck industry and transportation sector in coming years. Chu said the Obama administration […]

March 5, 2012

Propane autogas trucks on display at Work Truck Show

The Propane Education & Research Council will showcase the “lean and green” benefits of propane autogas as it displays trucks, mowers and fuel dispensers at the 2012 Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis through Thursday, March 8. PERC is exhibiting propane autogas vehicles that it says cost less to operate […]

March 5, 2012

Penske opens collision repair center in Annapolis Junction, Md.

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a truck collision repair center in Annapolis Junction, Md. The center does collision, box and trailer repairs, vehicle refinishing and frame and alignment work for commercial trucks and vehicles. Penske is planning to hire nine new associates – six technicians and three administrative positions. “The facility serves the needs of […]

March 5, 2012

Wabash National establishes Diversified Products segment

Wabash National Corp. announced that it established a new financial reporting segment, Diversified Products, in the fourth quarter of 2011. This segment comprises Wabash Composites (formerly DuraPlate Products Group), Wabash Energy and Environmental Solutions (formerly Allied Products Group) and Wabash Wood Products. Starting with the 2011 Form 10-K and going forward, Wabash National will report […]

March 5, 2012

Freightliner helps John Christner Trucking celebrate 25th anniversary

Freightliner Trucks recently helped longtime customer John Christner Trucking mark its 25th anniversary with a tricked-out Freightliner Coronado. The truck was presented to company founder John Christner during a recent celebration event at the Tulsa Convention Center. Headquartered in Sapulpa, Okla., JCT is a refrigerated truckload carrier that hauls protein, produce and dairy products for […]

March 5, 2012

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Citgo develops GreenWay environmental initiative

Citgo Lubricants announced that it has developed GreenWay, an initiative designed to help fleets take on environmental stewardship issues and connect them with measureable economic savings and increased efficiency. “To reach the goal of 15 percent reduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for model year 2018, heavy-duty trucks must embrace offerings like GreenWay […]

March 5, 2012

Free electrical plug-in kits available

Shorepower Technologies and Cascade Sierra Solutions are jointly administering a federally funded U.S. Department of Energy Recovery Act program to increase the use of idle reduction technologies and promote the use of electricity for cab comfort in lieu of engine idling. To encourage idle reduction, 1,300 free connector kits are available on a first-come, first-served […]

March 2, 2012

Price increases on Double Coin Holdings-produced products

Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance announced a general price increase for Double Coin Holdings-produced TBR & ROTR products beginning April 1. CMA says that due to the current economic pricing pressures, CMA is initiating a general price increase up to 5 percent with some inline changes on Double Coin TBR and ROTR products, […]

March 2, 2012

Volvo Trucks bolsters active safety portfolio

Volvo Trucks’ latest active safety technologies – Volvo Enhanced Cruise with Active Braking and a Lane Departure/Driver Alertness Warning System – augment driver safety through advanced sensory technologies that monitor road conditions and driver behavior. Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC) with Active Braking offers full-time active braking and will be offered on all new Volvo VN […]

March 2, 2012

IronPlanet touts record auction

IronPlanet, an online marketplace for used heavy equipment, says it sold more than $50 million of gross merchandise volume during its first onsite and online auction Feb. 21–24, the largest auction in company history. “We are very pleased with the seller and customer embracement as well as price performance of our inaugural Florida auction,” says […]

March 2, 2012

Minimizer increases HDAW presence

Minimizer says increased the company’s presence at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’12 in Las Vegas, Nev., held Jan. 23-26. “This year we increased our display area and proudly sponsored daily events including the Distributor of the Year Awards, the Welcome Reception and the Pinewood Challenge,” says Steve Hansen, national accounts manager for Minimizer. Hansen says […]

March 2, 2012

Accuride appoints Risch VP/CFO

Accuride Corp. announced that it has appointed Gregory Risch vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Risch, who had served in the role on an interim basis since October 2011, has served in a variety of capacities in Accuride’s finance function since joining the company in 1994, including vice president and chief accounting officer, […]

March 2, 2012

A123 to supply Tata with lithium ion battery packs

A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(R) lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, announced today that it will supply complete lithium ion battery packs to Tata Motors, India’s largest automaker, for Tata’s hybrid electric systems for commercial vehicle applications. A123’s highly scalable battery packs are designed to fit into multiple powertrain architectures that […]

March 2, 2012

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