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March 19, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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Mack
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By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
After July 6 this year, Mack Trucks plans to offer as an option
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News from Mid-America Trucking Show |
Truck
CEOs address SCR
By Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
In an effort to dispel what they term “growing misinformation”
about the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet
the 2010 emissions standards, the major truck and engine OEMs adopting
SCR – backed up by a major producer of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and
two major truckstop chains – gathered here at the Mid-America Trucking
Show for a special “summit” on the subject.
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Navistar
announces 15-liter diesel
By Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
Navistar will add a 15-liter diesel to its MaxxForce engine line by
combining the basic block and architecture of Caterpillar’s existing
C15 engine with its own fuel and emissions systems. Ready sometime in
2010, it will offer on-highway and heavy-haul fleets a higher power
option then its MaxxForce 13 engine with ratings from 435 to 550 hp,
according to Eric Tech, vp & gm for Navistar’s engine
group.
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Mack
"ready to go" with SCR
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
David McKenna uses three words to describe Mack Truck’s current
status in relation to the impending 2010 emission reduction mandates:
“We are ready.”
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Challenges,
opportunities in downturn
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Denny Slagle isn’t wearing rose-colored glasses when he looks at
the economic conditions facing the trucking industry today. Yet he
firmly thinks good opportunities for truckers and OEMs alike to improve
and grow their businesses despite the downturn still exist
today.
Truck-Lite
turns on first LED 7-in. round truck headlamp
By David Cullen, executive editor
Truck-Lite introduced its newest 12-volt product here at the
Mid-America Trucking Show, declaring it the world’s first 7-in. round
DOT-compliant LED headlamp for commercial applications.
Bendix
offers new air management system
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has introduced the Pneumatic
Booster System (PBS) here at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The company
said PBS is the first air management system of its kind that
simultaneously improves fuel economy and vehicle acceleration while
reducing emissions.
Navistar,
Harley-Davidson create LoneStar
Navistar debuted the International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special
Edition here at the Mid-America Trucking Show, designed in collaboration
with the motorcycle manufacturer and featuring authentic headlamps from
Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
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Trucking
Straight Talk: Hitting the open road
By Brian Straight, managing editor
Owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles now have a new toy to play
with – an International LoneStar.
Trucks
at Work: Polished with pride
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
One of the big treats that comes with attending the Mid America
Trucking Show is the opportunity to view a lot of dazzling show trucks
gathered from around the country.
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