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February 23, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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regulations, DERA and Prop 1B funding programs, the latest clean diesel,
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Peterbilt
launches new truck aero package
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
It’s hard to imagine that an integrated set of truck roof and
side fairings, along with redesigned mirrors, can improve a highway
tractor-trailer’s fuel economy by as much as 12%. Yet that’s exactly
what Peterbilt Motors Co. claims its new “aerodynamic package” can
do.
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Roush
pushing propane-powered Ford trucks
By Byron Pope, associate editor, Ward’s Auto
Roush Performance said it is looking to create “green-collar”
jobs at its facility here to support a new line of Ford commercial fleet
vehicles that run on liquefied propane-gas (LPG).
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Finally, an affordable diesel fuel management system for under
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AmeriQuest
slates transportation symposium
AmeriQuest Transportation Services will hold its annual
Transportation Industry Symposium April 16 to 18 at the Ritz-Carlton in
Orlando, FL, featuring top-ranking executives representing private
fleets, truckload carriers, and rental and leasing
companies.
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Carrier
Transicold APU with ClearSky DPF verified by CARB
Carrier Transicold’s ComfortPro auxiliary power unit (APU) has
been conditionally verified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
for use with 2007 or newer engines in the state when teamed with a
ClearSky diesel particulate filter (DPF), the company has
announced.
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Online
truck-battery cost calculator
EnerSys has created an online calculator that shows the estimated
cost savings of using an Odyssey 65-PC1750, 12V heavy-duty commercial
battery vs. a conventional SLI group 65 battery.
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Trucks
at Work: No shifting needed
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
I rode shotgun in Peterbilt Motors Co. Model 387 highway tractor
equipped with an Eaton Fuller 10-speed Ultrashift last week with Clint
Bushong at the helm and came away yet again thinking automated
transmissions are just going to be the way to go in the near future for
most over-the-road operators out there.
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Trucking Around the World |
Greek
truckers protest, block borders
Hundreds of truck drivers yesterday blocked border crossings in
northern Greece for a second day, calling on authorities to intensify
inspections on unlicensed transport companies and crack down on illegal
immigrants sneaking onto their vehicles....
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Peterbilt
tractor design changes
From Fleet Owner Senior Editor Sean Kilcarr: Peterbilt Motors Co.
is making some exterior and interior changes to its line of trucks and
tractors. Ken Marko explains how various aerodynamic improvements to the
Model 384 tractor reduces drag by 24 percent.
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