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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2012

State of Propane Autogas in Light- & Medium-Duty Truck Fleets

A homegrown fuel, propane autogas provides many environmental benefits, as well as decreased maintenance costs and increased engine longevity.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJanuary 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Fuso 'Reinvents' its FE/FG Cabover Series

The 2012 Class 3, 4, and 5 cabovers are a completely new design; engineered to provide both performance and fuel economy. One innovation is the use of a dual clutch automated manual transmission, a first for commercial trucks.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 3, 2011

Spec'ing Medium-Duty Powertrains for Optimum Performance

These 13 questions will help avoid risks associated with spec’ing powertrains and achieve the right balance.

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ArticlesNovember 3, 2011

Pros & Cons: Diesel vs. Gas in Class 3-4 Trucks

Choosing between gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks requires striking the right balance between performance, fuel efficiency, and budget.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 3, 2011

Smart Strategies for Extending Medium-Duty Truck Replacement Cycles

In today’s uncertain economic times, it is not unusual to push out truck replacement cycles. While an attractive short-term tactic, fleet managers need to be aware of the long-term consequences.

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ArticlesNovember 3, 2011

All About Medium-Duty Truck Rear Suspensions

When developing a suspension specification, it’s important to determine what attributes are most important to the application.

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NewsOctober 19, 2011

Ford Transit Van to Begin U.S. Production in 2013

DEARBORN, MI - With the ratification of a new four-year labor agreement between Ford and the UAW, the automaker confirmed its plans to bring the European version of the Transit commercial van to the U.S.

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ArticlesOctober 11, 2011

What is the Future of All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks?

What makes medium-duty trucks conducive to all-electric drive technology? What’s accelerating expansion of PEVs in the medium-duty market? What’s constraining growth? What does the future hold? This article explores these questions.

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NewsAugust 30, 2011

Greenkraft Obtains CARB Certificate for Natural Gas Engine

SANTA ANA, CA - The system can be installed in 14,000 GVWR trucks as a repower option.

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

Odyne to Use Johnson Controls Batteries in Hybrid Systems for Trucks

WAUKESHA, WI - The agreement also designates Johnson Controls-Saft as a “Preferred Supplier” of lithium-ion battery systems for its plug-in hybrid system.

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