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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * USA
* Kenworth T800 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trucks are now available for factory order and production
Kirkland,WA,USA -TruckingInfo -30 April 2009: -- The Kenworth T800 LNG truck is equipped with the Westport Innovations LNG fuel system and Westport GX 15-liter engine, which provides up to 450 horsepower and 1,650 pounds-feet of torque and meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emissions certification standards... Kenworth T800 LNG trucks may qualify for up to $28,800 in IRS tax credits. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, these trucks also may qualify for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant money for those truck operators who purchase new T800 LNG vehicles, then permanently remove an equal number of aged existing diesel-fueled trucks from the marketplace in exchange. The trucks also may be eligible for state or provincial emissions credits... (Photo: Kenworth truck)
* Navistar Offers Custom Engineering
Warrenville,ILL,USA -TruckingInfo -6 May 2009: -- Navistar launched its Custom Engineering group to make modifications and add unique features to many of its heavy and severe service trucks... Navistar's Custom Engineering group takes a close look at an assortment of customer requests, with each project receiving a timely, thorough analysis. The cross-functional team develops a solid business case that examines the costs and resources required to meet the customer's needs... During the last several months, Navistar's Custom Engineering Group has helped develop several truck options and enhancements, such as air disc brakes, adaptive cruise control systems, electronics, controls, and interior cabinetry, as well as other customer- and vocational-specific options... (Photo: International's Pro Star truck)
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