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Patuxent Companies is replacing aging trucks with the Peterbilt Model 567 and Model 589, specified with the Paccar TX-18 Pro 18-speed automated transmissions, and is reporting an 8% to 10% improvement in fuel economy.
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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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →NAPA VALLEY, CA – Detroit Diesel Corporation showcased the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission.
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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.
Read More →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.”
Read More →Washington, D.C. – Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. for “decades to come because of their power and efficiency”, according to a newly released study prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy.
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