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NewsJuly 23, 2008

Toyota Truck Plants to Take Three-Month Break

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota Motor Corp. has announced that it will suspend U.S. production of full-size pickups and SUVs for three months because of falling sales in the wake of $4-a-gallon gas.

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NewsJuly 16, 2008

Tonn-O-Rac Products Now Available for 2008 Chevrolet/GMC Pickups

LOGAN, UTAH – Tonn-O-Rac, the cargo rack system designed to work with a soft tonneau cover, is now available from Downey Products for 2008 Chevrolet/GMC pickup trucks including the Silverado, Sierra, Colorado, and Canyon.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerJuly 1, 2008

ZAP Xebra Electric Trucks Deliver in Urban Settings

The ultra-compact Xebra trucks allow the Coca-Cola Company, Domino’s Pizza, and UPS to get closer to customers while saving fuel and helping the environment.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

Industry Groups Address Expanding Biodiesel Fuel Use

Government mandates to increase renewable fuels production have prompted a growing use of biodiesel. Industry groups are setting standards for quality and monitoring the fuel’s production, transport, and storage.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

'Big Brown' Turns Green

The familiar brown UPS truck fleet operates one of the country’s largest alternative-powered vehicle fleets. The company’s strategy includes deploying a mix of vehicles in its 1,600-unit AFV fleet.

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NewsJune 24, 2008

GM Suspends Work on Future Trucks to Focus on Cars

DETROIT – General Motors delayed plans to replace its fleet of profitable large pickups and SUVs and will focus on developing cars that promise improved fuel economy.

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NewsJune 4, 2008

New Top Spin and Quick Flip Soft Tonneaus for 2008 Silverado/Sierra

LOGAN, UTAH – Downey Products' Top Spin and Quick Flip soft tonneau covers are now available for 2008 Chevrolet/GMC pickups including the Silverado, Sierra, Colorado, and Canyon.

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NewsMay 21, 2008

Hybra-Drive Selected to Build Hydraulic Hybrid Truck for Testing

PASADENA, CA – A government-corporate partnership led by CALSTART has selected a Michigan firm to build three identical hydraulic hybrid delivery trucks for real-world testing by UPS, FedEx Ground, and Purolator.

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NewsMay 21, 2008

Daimler Closes Big ‘Green’ Vehicle Deal With UPS

SAN FRANCISCO – Daimler AG said United Parcel Service Inc. ordered 200 hybrid electric vehicles and 300 compressed natural gas vehicles in what the German automaker called the biggest sale of “green” trucks ever recorded.

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NewsMay 14, 2008

Ford Recalling Over 605,000 Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 605,000 2005 and 2006 F-150 pickups and Lincoln Mark LT trucks because of a brake hose problem that could cause the vehicles to lose braking power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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