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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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NewsFebruary 12, 2008

Florida Utility Earns Biodiesel Industry Award

ORLANDO, FL – Florida Power & Light (FPL) took home top honors at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, held in Orlando, Fla.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2008

Biodiesel Could Stimulate Economy

NETTLETON, MS – According to Dr. Richard Craven, spokesperson for Universal Bioenergy, a Mississippi-based biodiesel manufacturer, more biodiesel use could help stimulate the economy as well as help cut CO2 emissions.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 1, 2008

Forecast of Truck Fleet Management Trends: 2008-2010

The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2008

GM Announces Gas-Friendly Lineup for Chicago Auto Show

The automaker's Fleet and Commercial Operations will display vehicles featuring good fuel economy, E85 ethanol and biodiesel capability and gas-electric hybrid vehicles.

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