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News•September 24, 2014

Altec Recalls 51 Trucks for Fire Risk

The aerial device and digger derrick trucks are equipped with a battery equalizer that may be susceptible to electrical fire because of an epoxy sealing compound.

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News•September 23, 2014

Truck and Van News: Ram 1500, Ford Transit, Chevrolet Silverado, Mercedes-Benz Van

Chrysler expands Ram 1500 production. Other announcements include Ford adding a second shift in KC to meet Transit demand, Chevrolet Silverado's new "toughnology" concept, and talks of a new Mercedes-Benz van arriving in 2015.

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News•September 19, 2014

J.D. Power Releases Residential Gas Utility Customer Satisfaction Study

The study, now in its 13th year, measures residential customer satisfaction with gas utility companies across six factors: billing and payment; price; corporate citizenship; communications; customer service; and field service.

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News•September 18, 2014

Speakers Finalized for IPAF North American Convention

The convention includes breakout sessions on aerial work platforms and mast climbing work platforms, and a panel discussion on the subject of whether additional training should be required for complex machines.

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News•September 15, 2014

Former SDG&E Employee Pleads Guilty to Fatal Hit-and-Run

Hector Hoyt, the former San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) employee accused of running over a 54-year-old homeless pedestrian with his utility truck on Jan. 6 and fleeing the scene, pleaded guilty Sept. 3.

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News•September 10, 2014

Altec Recalls Digger Derrick Trucks for Winch Drum

The recall, set to begin this month, affects 67 2010-2012 model-year D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derrick trucks.

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News•September 9, 2014

PG&E Executive Receives EEI's Distinguished Leadership Award

The award, established to recognize outstanding individual achievement, was presented during Edison Electric Institute’s fall board of directors meeting.

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News•September 9, 2014

Truck and Van News: 2015 Ram Chassis Cab, Ford F-450, GM Mid-size Pickups

Highlights of recent truck and van news include Ram Truck adding fleet-friendly options to the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab; F-450 to meet towing standard of 31,200 lbs.; and the Colorado and Canyon get fuel efficiency boost.

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News•September 5, 2014

Cable Provider Orders 800 Ford Transit Vans

Charter Communications has ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase Ford Transit vans for its technicians in 29 states, the automaker has announced.

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News•September 2, 2014

NV Energy Leading the Southwest EV Charge, Report Finds

In addition to purchasing 12 EVs for its own fleet and installing publicly available charging stations at several of its office locations, NV Energy has adopted policies and taken actions that help create a positive environment for EV owners in Nevada.

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