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News•July 9, 2008

Turbine Truck Makes Top 100 List of Energy Technologies

DELAND, FL – Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. is featured on the New Energy Congress (NEC) prioritized listing of the Top 100 very best energy technologies.

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News•July 2, 2008

Diesel/Electric Trucks Drawing Attention

KNOXVILLE, TN – MHC Kenworth-Knoxville held an open house last Tuesday to show off a type of diesel/electric medium-duty truck it plans to stock, drawing a crowd of about 20-30 people representing several businesses and some local governments.

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News•July 2, 2008

Navistar CFO Assumes New Role as Chief Risk Officer; Treasurer Steps Up to CFO Post

WARRENVILLE, IL – With its strategic focus on global growth, Navistar International Corporation has established the role of chief risk officer to proactively manage risk and strengthen internal controls.

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News•July 2, 2008

International LoneStar Earns EPA SmartWay Certification for Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Reduction

WARRENVILLE, IL – LoneStar, introduced in February as the first fuel-efficient Advanced Classic big-rig truck has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay truck.

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News•July 2, 2008

Testing of Electric Truck for Los Angeles Port Sparks Enthusiasm

LOS ANGELES – The Port of Los Angeles views a 30-ton prototype vehicle it has had in service since January as a forerunner of a fleet of electric trucks to serve terminals and rail yards.

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News•July 2, 2008

Dodge Announces Improved Fuel Economy and Best-in-Class Horsepower (390) and Torque (407 lb.-ft.) for All-new 2009 Dodge Ram

CHELSEA, MI – Powertrain choices in all-new 2009 Dodge Ram models will offer improved fuel economy plus more power, torque, and refinement than ever before.

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News•July 2, 2008

DiamondBack Introduces the New Diamondback-X Cover With Line-X Xtra Protective Coating

PHILIPSBURG, PA – DiamondBack Truck Covers has introduced the new DiamondBack-X cover in cooperation with LINE-X Protective Coatings.

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News•July 2, 2008

NTEA Holds Annual New Model Truck Product Conference, Sept. 29–Oct. 1

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – Take a glimpse at the line-up of leading chassis manufacturers who will be previewing new trucks and truck product offerings at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) New Model Truck Product Conference (TPC).

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Articles•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2008

2009 Dodge Ram: Less Fuel, More Power

For the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge engineered 13 percent more power into its new HEMI and still managed an improvement in fuel economy.

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•July 1, 2008

Cycling Truck Bodies: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?

As the cost of truck bodies increases due to rising material costs, recycling bodies on new chassis can become more attractive. However, the cost of vehicle downtime to allow for remounting needs to be taken into account.

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