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NewsSeptember 9, 2009

Paccar Recalls 178 Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Paccar Inc. is recalling 178 MY 2008-2010 Kenworth trucks and MY 2009-2010 Peterbilt trucks built on a Cummins diesel engine.

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NewsMarch 9, 2009

Honda Adds Hybrid Diesel-Electric Truck to Fleet

TORRANCE, CA --- American Honda Motor Co. has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, GA.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2009

Wal-Mart Surpasses Goal of 25 Percent Fleet Efficiency Gain in 3 Years

As part of the company's efforts to develop a more sustainable trucking fleet, Wal-Mart will test a heavy-duty hybrid truck and another alternative-fuel truck.

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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 3, 2009

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2008

Kenworth Goes Green with Revamped Trucks

GREEN BAY, WI – Kenworth is rolling out a new diesel-electric hybrid system. But what sets this vehicle apart from others is a gray box, about the size of an oversized piece of luggage, attached to the chassis frame on the driver’s side.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2008

Peterbilt Launches Hybrid Truck Production

NAPA, CA – Peterbilt has begun production of medium-duty hybrid trucks, delivering two production Model 335 hybrid diesel-electric trucks to VinLux Fine Wine Transport of Napa, Calif., a joint venture of Biagi Bros.

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NewsJuly 16, 2008

Manufacturers & Hauling Companies Look to Greener Trucks

PHOENIX – Now that hybrids have a firm green foothold on the market for cars and light trucks, they are moving into medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerApril 1, 2008

Hybrid Technology Focus Moves to Medium Duty

Medium-duty trucks tend to be used for short-haul, stop-and-go delivery, and trash hauling service, all ideal for hybrid technology. Eaton Corp. has teamed with several manufacturers to develop the trucks.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerApril 1, 2008

Hybrid Technology Focus Moves to Medium Duty

Medium-duty trucks tend to be used for short-haul, stop-and-go delivery, and trash hauling service, all ideal for hybrid technology. Eaton Corp. has teamed with several manufacturers to develop the trucks.

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