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NewsMarch 10, 2008

BMW Unveils Diesel Hybrid

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – BMW unveiled a diesel-electric hybrid concept version of its X5 SUV, and claimed that its efficient dynamics program is saving huge amounts of fuel.

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NewsMarch 6, 2008

Isuzu Refrigeration Truck Eliminates Diesel Compressor

The AuraGen generator driven by the truck's engine provides the power required to operate the refrigeration unit.

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NewsMarch 5, 2008

Coke to Buy Green Hybrid Trucks

ATLANTA – Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Coke’s largest bottler, has agreed to buy 120 trucks this year using a diesel-electric hybrid system developed by Eaton Corp.

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NewsMarch 5, 2008

City Unveils Plan to Expand its ‘Green Fleet’

LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA – From Smart Cars to hybrids to biodiesel fuel, the City of London is looking to reduce its carbon footprint through the expansion of its green fleet vehicles.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Cindy BrauerMarch 1, 2008

Ford Gets Tougher with the 2008 Super Duty

The full-size pickup boasts a new 6.4L V-8 turbodiesel engine, refined chassis and suspension, industry-leading towing capacity in the F-450, improved cargo-handling flexibility, and a quiet, more functional interior.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again)

The key reason for the increase was the cost of fuel, in particular, diesel fuel. This has also led to price increases for other oil-based products such as tires, which increased 4% to 7% in the past year. Other PM costs remained flat.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerMarch 1, 2008

GM Moves to Fill the Cutaway Gap

A new 14,200-lb. GVWR G-Van diesel cutaway chassis expands the platform’s capabilities in the commercial market. Potential uses include commercial trucks, ambulances, and shuttle buses.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2008

US Air Conditioning Switches to Natural Gas for its Delivery Fleet

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – US Air Conditioning has started switching its delivery fleet from gasoline and diesel to natural gas.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2008

GM to Invest $69M to Build New Diesel Engine

The investment will include renovation of the DMAX plant in Moraine, Ohio, plus new machinery and tooling to support production of the Duramax 6.6 liter V-8 engine.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2008

Mahindra to Make Pickup in Ohio in 2009

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India's biggest maker of sport-utility vehicles and tractors, plans to assemble a new diesel-powered pickup in Ohio next year.

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