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TRUCKINGS' WORLD NEWS
* Interest in hybrid work trucks growsUSA -eTrucker, by Sean Kelley -2 March 2006: Mitsubishi Fuso's diesel-electric hybrid, on display at the Work Truck Show in Atlanta, features a diesel engine, an ultra-slim electric motor/generator and advanced lithium-ion batteries... Diesel-electric hybrids may not be readily available yet, but interest is growing in the United States... Meanwhile, the Eaton Corp. announced it will provide the hybrid power systems for 50 UPS step-van vehicles made by International Truck and Engine Corp. and Freightliner Custom Chassis. The vehicles will be placed into service in Dallas in June...
* Dana Corporation files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
TOLEDO, Oh.,USA -Truck News, by James Menzies -3 Mar 2006: Dana Corporation has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code... Today's Chapter 11 filing does not include Dana's Canadian (or other worldwide) subsidiaries. In order to fund its continuing operations while it restructures, the component manufacturer secured $1.45 billion debtor-in-possession financing from several banks...
* Freightliner introduces new M2 Body Builder CD
PORTLAND, Ore.,USA -Truck News, by James Menzies -3 Mar 2006: Freightliner has introduced an updated Body Builder CD for the Business Class M2 product line... The new Business Class M2 Resource CD, Version 3.0 offers an improved interface and functionality, the company says. The CD is designed to help body builders, dealers and customers build the right truck for their specific business needs...
* Vaclav Klaus approves plan to introduce electronic toll for trucks in 2007
R. Czech -Pravda (Russia) -2 Marc 2006: Czech President Vaclav Klaus on Thursday approved the government's plan to introduce an electronic road toll system for trucks in 2007... According to the plan, trucks weighing more than 12 metric tons (13.2 U.S. tons) will be required to pay the toll. The government plans the system to operate on some 2,100 kilometers (1,300 miles) of Czech highways and major roads...
* Refuse Haulers: A Fast-Growing Segment for Natural-gas Vehicles
USA -BusinessWeek -2 March 2006: The use of the greener garbage trucks benefits both the environment and the economy. Haulers in California are leading the way... Refuse trucks are the most rapidly growing natural gas vehicle sector in the U.S., reports INFORM, the national environmental research organization. Use of natural gas-powered refuse trucks increased by 89%, more than four times the overall increase in natural gas vehicle use nationwide... Additionally, INFORM says it found robust growth in the use of alternative fuel refuse trucks internationally...
* No-idle system adds AC, shore power
USA -Fleet Owner -Mar 3, 2006: Fleets looking to reduce engine idling can now offer engine-off AC power to run “hotel loads” for drivers with a new inverter option for the Nite no-idle system... Manufactured by Bergstrom Inc., the Nite system incorporates an independent battery power source to provide electric service for climate control and other electric appliances used by off-duty or resting drivers...
* Wabash acquires Transcraft
USA -Fleet Owner -Mar 3, 2006: Wabash National Corp. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of flatbed and dropdeck trailer manufacturer Transcraft Corp. The acquisition makes Wabash National the largest semi-trailer manufacturer in North America based on combined 2005 unit volume, Wabash said...
* Sterling swings wideby David Cullen, executive editor
ATLANTA,Ga,USA -Fleet Owner -Mar 3, 2006: Here at The Work Truck Show, Sterling Truck Corp. yesterday rolled out its new low-cab-over-engine truck, the Sterling 360.... Based on a Mitsubishi Fuso design, the Sterling 360 will be available at select Sterling dealers. Class 4 and 5 models will arrive this spring and a Class 3 model by mid-2007...
* Clarke Inc. to boost investment in Clarke Road Transport eyes growth
HALIFAX,Canada -Canadian Press -March 4, 2006: Clarke Inc., says its board of directors has approved a higher investment in Clarke Road Transport Inc., its trucking operation, and it is pursuing major acquisitions...
* Iran to start production of Chinese trucks soon
TEHRAN,Iran -MNA -Mar. 4, 2006: Iran Khodro Diesel Company (IKDC) will start production of the Chinese trucks in the next Iranian year (to be started March 21, 2006), Saeed Leilaz, IKDC deputy for purchasing affairs announced on Saturday...
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