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WASHINGTON, D.C. – PERC has approved a propane engine fuel project that will ultimately lead to the commercialization of a dedicated propane-powered Ford F-150 pickup truck. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) researches and develops new and more efficient propane equipment, and expands public awareness of propane and its many uses and environmental advantages.
Read More →UNION CITY, IN – Jay Sandler, vice president of commercial products for Workhorse Custom Chassis, a truck chassis manufacturer, thinks medium-duty work trucks of all kinds powered mainly by electricity are only five to 10 years away.
Read More →IRVING, TX – Citi's Commercial Business Group is entering the transportation fleet financing business. The new division, called Citi Transportation Finance, will provide financing for trucking companies and private fleets that have minimum annual revenues of $5 million and the potential for near-term financing needs of at least $1 million.
Read More →MIAMI, FL – Ryder System, Inc. has honored national winners of the company's Maintenance Excellence Award (MEA) for 2006. The MEA recognizes the top-performing maintenance managers for outstanding customer service, maintenance, and safety performance.
Read More →CHICAGO, IL – Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a technology-driven transportation management outsourcing firm, has acquired Mountain Logistics, Inc., which is doing business as Transportation Management Group, a third party-logistics provider based in Park City, Ut.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued draft interim guidance for tax credits on hybrid trucks. IRS Notice 2007-46 provides procedures for a vehicle manufacturer to certify to the IRS both: (1) that a heavy-duty vehicle of a particular make, model, and model year meets certain requirements that must be satisfied to claim the new qualified hybrid motor vehicle credit; and (2) the amount of the credit allowable with respect to that vehicle.
Read More →DETROIT, MI – Vehicle glazing has evolved from its original task of keeping bugs out of our teeth to the multi-functionality of Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG).
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CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – WEATHER GUARD Van Solutions has released new products created specifically for the new 2007 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter vans. A new WEATHER GUARD Bulkhead designed for the 2007 Sprinter van separates the driver compartment from the cargo area.
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KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth Truck Company will introduce its new Kenworth T270 Class 6 hybrid-electric truck in New York City area for the first time at two key trade shows next week. The Kenworth T270 hybrid appeared May 22, at the New York City Annual Truck Show held on Randall's Island.
Read More →CERRITOS, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) will scrap 110 medium-duty N-series trucks that were aboard the Cougar Ace, a car-carrying vessel that developed a list over 60 degrees in July 2006 off the coast of Alaska.
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