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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * WORLDWIDE
* USA - Kenworth Environmental Programs Site Debuts
Kirkland,Wash,USA -Kenworth (Press Release) -June 24, 2008: -- The Kenworth Clean Power System provides a fully integrated, factory installed solution for engine-off climate control and powering of 120 volt sleeper loads... The system has been optimized to perform at peak efficiency for a full 10 hours - an entire off-duty period... Clean Power is also fully compliant with CARB regulations for 2008... (See Video)* Diesel/electric trucks drawing attention - Government and businesses take a look at hybrids
Knoxville,TN,USA -Knoxville News Sentinel, by Ed Marcum -June 25, 2008: -- The heart of the Kenworth T270 hybrid truck consists of the hybrid drive unit at left, which combines a motor inverter/controller and manages power between the truck's 340 volt lithium-ion battery, right, and its 300 horsepower diesel engine. At speeds of 30 mph or lower and when idling, the truck runs on electricity... Hybrid cars have been attracting drivers in search of greener and more economical transportation, and now it appears the hybrid vehicle is sparking some interest in Knoxville's market for large commercial trucks...
MHC Kenworth-Knoxville on Ault Road held an open house Tuesday to show off a type of diesel/electric medium-duty truck it plans to stock, drawing a crowd of about 20-30 people representing several businesses and some local governments... (Photo: Bud Lobetti, in charge of medium-duty truck sales at MHC Kenworth-Knoxville, tells those gathered for an open house event about the benefits of the hybrid diesel/electric truck behind him) * Sweden - Volvo Trucks’ deliveries May 2008
Stockholm,Sweden -Easier Motoring -24 June 2008: -- Volvo Trucks’ deliveries during May amounted to 9,133 vehicles, up 9% compared with the year-earlier period. The volume growth compared to last year is an effect of increased production in Europe and South America. The deliveries of new trucks were at high levels for the main part of Europe. The demand on the North American market remains at a low level...
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