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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * USA - Hybrid trucks appeal to municipalities, businesses
Hybrid trucks could become the standard for municipal government and businesses in central Wisconsin if the potential benefits hold true
Mosinee,WIS,USA -The Wausau Daily Herald, by Brian Reisinger -August 30, 2008: -- ... Truck dealer Wisconsin Kenworth displayed its new medium-duty hybrid trucks Thursday for local municipalities and businesses, highlighting fuel savings and lower emissions... The trucks' performance and potential for economic and environmental benefits impressed municipal officials and business owners -- though some are more ready to commit than others, and money remains the major hurdle... The hybrid trucks use an electric motor to help with acceleration and to run attachments such as utility arms with buckets. The trucks are powered by a diesel engine at about 30 mph... The trucks can improve fuel efficiency by between 30 percent and 60 percent, but they also cost up to $40,000 more... Wausau could begin replacing its utility trucks with hybrids within three years, said Don Skare, the city's streets superintendent... (Photo by Butch McCartney/Wausau Daily Herald - Rob Redeker of Wisconsin Kenworth talks about the company’s hybrid utility trucks on Thursday during an event held to showcase the vehicles and educate people about them) Labels: truckmakers' news USA
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