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NewsAugust 31, 2012

Select Cooper Roadmaster Commercial Truck Tires Now SmartWay Verified

FINDLAY, OHIO – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced the availability of Roadmaster SmartWay products for all wheel positions. The SmartWay verification includes the Roadmaster RM180 steer tire, RM871 trailer tire, and most recently, the RM851 drive tire.

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NewsAugust 24, 2012

Vincentric Analysis Tackles Total Cost of Ownership for Diesels

BINGHAM FARMS, MI – The Vincentric 2012 Diesel Analysis determined that of 23 diesels measured, only eight had total cost-of-ownership that was lower than their all-gasoline powered counterparts, despite lower fuel costs for all of the diesels.

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NewsAugust 16, 2012

Dept. of Energy Invests in R&D for Lightweight Vehicle Materials

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Energy Dept. has announced $8 million in funding for seven projects to create lighter and stronger materials for U.S. vehicles.

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NewsAugust 15, 2012

Landi Renzo and Reading Equipment & Distribution Form Partnership

TORRANCE, CA - Landi Renzo USA and Reading Equipment & Distribution have announced a partnership to produce and deliver alternative-fuel vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) directly to Ford dealership floors across North America.

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NewsAugust 15, 2012

Northern California Chevron Refinery Fire Impacts West Coast Fuel Supply

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Because of the Chevron refinery fire in Northern California, the West Coast is facing a fuel shortage and rising gas prices. Something we all know places a burden on this state’s fragile economy.

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NewsAugust 10, 2012

Icom North America Earns 17 New EPA Certifications for GM Vehicles

NEW HUDSON, MI – Icom North America has received 17 new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems.

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NewsAugust 10, 2012

SmartDrive Study Finds Eco-Driving Improves Fuel Economy for Waste-Hauling Fleets

SAN DIEGO – SmartDrive Systems, a provider of driving intelligence solutions that improve safety, reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced the results of its Waste-Hauling Fleet Fuel Efficiency Study.

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NewsAugust 10, 2012

New Detroit DT12 Transmission Enhances Fuel Efficiency and Performance

NAPA VALLEY, CA – Detroit Diesel Corporation showcased the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission.

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NewsAugust 10, 2012

Frito-Lay Rolls Out Growing Fleet of All-electric Delivery Trucks in California

PLANO, TEXAS – PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America announced the growth of Frito-Lay's California electric truck fleet, which, by the end of 2012, will be home to 105 all-electric delivery trucks, the largest deployment in any state, according to the company.

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NewsAugust 8, 2012

National Petroleum Council Reports on Diesel Engines

WASHINGTON – Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States for “decades to come because of their power and efficiency.”

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