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ArticlesMay 2, 2011

PG&E Adds Hybrid-Electric Bucket Trucks

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) added about 100 hybrid-electric bucket trucks in 2010 and has ordered 125 more as part of its fleet greening efforts.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2010

Pace Edwards Offers Retractable Utility Bed Cover

CENTRALIA, WA - The Retractable Utility Bed Cover from Pace Edwards designed specifically for utility truck beds, is the only manufacturer to offer a retractable cover with an electric or manual feature.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2010

Madison Gas & Electric Chooses Plug-In Hybrid for Fleet

Odyne Systems, LLC, working in collaboration with DUECO, Inc., has provided Madison Gas & Electric its first Odyne 18 kWh plug-in hybrid unit mounted on a Terex 60 ft. bucket truck.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2009

Wisconsin Utilities Purchase Plug-In Hybrid Utility Trucks

Marshfield and Plymouth Utilities, headquartered in Wisconsin, are the first utilities in the state to own and add a plug-in hybrid utility truck to their fleets.

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NewsMay 19, 2009

Automakers Must Meet 35.5 MPG Average by 2016

President Obama's proposed standards cover model years 2012-2016 and ultimately require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016.

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NewsMarch 6, 2009

Green Mountain Power Adds First Hybrid Bucket Truck to Fleet

With the new hybrid technology, GMP expects to reduce fuel usage up to 60 percent, idling time by 87 percent, and lower maintenance costs.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sean LydenNovember 1, 2008

6 Pros & Cons: Aluminum vs. FRP Van Bodies

Each material offers benefits and drawbacks. Aluminum may be less expensive, but fiberglass reinforced plywood (FRP) is sturdier. Evaluate your truck application to determine which factors matter most.

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NewsOctober 21, 2008

DUECO, Inc. Unveils Plug-In Hybrid Digger Derrick

DUECO Inc., in conjunction with Odyne Corp., has unveiled a plug-in hybrid electric digger derrick to dig holes and set electric poles by utility companies.

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NewsAugust 6, 2008

Cox Enterprises Reduces Fuel Usage and Carbon Emissions With New Fuel-Sipping Hybrid Trucks

Continuing its transition to a more environmentally-friendly fleet, Cox Enterprises has added nine International Durastar Hybrid Bucket Trucks to its fleet.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

Alliant Switches Fleet Vehicles to Biofuels

Fleet operations at Madison, Wis.-based Alliant Energy Corp. uses biofuels to contribute to the company’s larger overall goal of using renewable energy sources as much as possible.

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