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News•September 3, 2008

Cummins Announces Recent Technology Development Achieves Significant Fuel Economy Benefits

COLUMBUS, IN – Cummins Inc. will add Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment to its Heavy-Duty products for 2010 to deliver the best fuel efficiency for its customers

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•September 1, 2008

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

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Articles•by Sean Lyden•September 1, 2008

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

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Articles•September 1, 2008

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

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Articles•by Sean Lyden•September 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Chassis & Suspension Fundamentals

WIth the myriad options available when spec'ing medium-duty truck chassis and suspensions, stakes are high, leaving fleet managers little room for error.

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News•August 26, 2008

TransCore’s Satellite Network Achieves 99.992 Percent Uptime Milestone in North America

OTTAWA & PORTLAND, OR – TransCore reported its GlobalWave satellite network, the backbone of its in-cab and trailer tracking system, recorded 99.992-percent availability, or on-air performance, in 2007 for its North American operations, including Mexico.

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News•August 26, 2008

Detroit Diesel DD15 Engine Now Available for Western Star

DALLAS - Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., announced the availability of the groundbreaking Detroit Diesel DD15 engine.

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News•August 26, 2008

CTNA Will Hike Truck Tire Prices

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) will increase its Continental, General, Semperit and private brand truck tire prices up to 10 percent on Oct. 1.

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News•August 26, 2008

GM Adds More ‘Xtra Fuel Economy’ Truck and SUV Models

DETROIT – GM announced on Aug. 12 the addition of fuel-efficient XFE versions of the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon for the 2009 model-year. Chevrolet earlier in the year added the 36-mpg XFE model to its Cobalt lineup.

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News•August 26, 2008

Industry-First Hybrid Battery Lease, Other Incentives Power Navistar’s Diesel Hybrid Leadership

DALLAS – Navistar is extending its hybrid leadership among commercial truck manufacturers with new programs designed to further cut the cost of ownership for its hybrid trucks at a time of extraordinarily high diesel prices.

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