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NewsJuly 29, 2014

Plug-In Manufacturers, Utilities Working Together on 'Smart Grid'

Eight global automakers and 15 electric utilities are working with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to develop and put into effect a standardized "smart grid" that will help manage demand as plug-in vehicles gain in popularity.

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NewsJuly 29, 2014

Altec Delivers 50-ft. Aerial Device to Alaska’s North Slope

Altec recently delivered a newly purchased 50-foot AN650 aerial device to one of the most challenging locations the service team has come up against — the Alaskan North Slope’s most scenic village, Anaktuvuk Pass. In order to ship the device, the boom, front tires, and platform ladder had to be removed.

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NewsJuly 28, 2014

Rocky Mountain Power Saves $450k in Fuel and Boosts Fuel Economy

The company implemented an idle time monitoring program which involves installing GPS tracking devices in program fleet vehicles. The tracking systems have made a significant difference in saving money and reducing emissions, according to the company.

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NewsJuly 28, 2014

Truck and Van News: Freightliner Alt-Fuel Trucks, Diesel Ram ProMaster, F-150

Several announcements were made on Freightliner trucks, including production of a propane-autogas chassis and a natural gas option coming in 2015.

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NewsJuly 23, 2014

NorthWestern Energy Donates Bucket Truck to College Lineman Program

NorthWestern Energy has donated a bucket truck to the Lineman Program at Highlands College. The fully operable truck will help train those students who will become future Linemen.

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NewsJuly 23, 2014

Stellar Industries Names Strategic Relationship Manager

Stellar Industries has appointed Michael Butsch as its strategic relationship manager, the company announced.

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NewsJuly 22, 2014

Cascade Natural Gas Providing Service to Natural Gas Fueling Station for Garbage Trucks

The fueling station is owned by Commercial Fueling LLC and will provide service to Basin Disposal, which plans to convert its fleet of garbage trucks from diesel to natural gas.

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NewsJuly 21, 2014

Rocky Mountain Power Recognized for Top Safety Measures

The 2013 Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) Safety Survey ranked the company first for lowest OSHA recordable rate and lowest number of incidents which restricted employees from performing fully duty in their job classification.

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NewsJuly 21, 2014

Chesapeake Utilities Earns Fleet Safety Award from AGA

The corporation earned one Safety Achievement Award for excellence in fleet safety performance and two for excellence in employee safety from the American Gas Association.

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NewsJuly 21, 2014

Video: PG&E Truck Rodeo Focuses on Bucket Truck Safety

From vehicle inspections to challenges that mirror real-world scenarios, the Truck Rodeo puts drivers through a series of hands-on tests.

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