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Utility Fleetby StaffJuly 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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Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Daimler Trucks North America Breaks Ground on New HQ

The new building will aid in merging DTNA employees located in separate offices in the Portland region. To this end, Daimler is investing $150 million to completion in the year 2016.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Peterbilt 75th Anniversary Coming to Stockton, California

Thousands of Peterbilt owners, enthusiasts, and current and former employees are expected to gather October 25 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., for a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peterbilt Motors Company.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 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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Small Fleetby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Video: Audi Demonstrates 'Piloted Driving' in U.S. City

An Audi A7 equipped with "piloted driving" technology safely drove Florida Gov. Rick Scott at highway speeds and in bumper-to-bumper traffic during a July 28 demonstration.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Infiniti Enters Vietnamese Market

Infiniti has introduced the brand and its premium vehicles to customers in Vietnam. The company has inaugurated its first Infiniti Center showroom in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Debuts New Vito Van in Germany

Mercedes-Benz has launched its new new version of the Vito mid-size van in Germany. The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of between 2.8 and 3.2 tons.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Mitsubishi and Daimler India Shuffle Management

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), its strategic counterpart under the new Asia Business Model, have announced senior-level changes. The changes are expected to take place in the next few weeks.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJuly 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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Utility Fleetby StaffJuly 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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