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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS WORLDWIDE
* Belarus - The latest 6x6 from the mighty MZKT trucks
Minsk,Belarus -Biglorryblog (UK) -5 June 2009: -- Now that's what I call a tough-looking rigid!... The exclusive story on the latest product to roll out of the front doors of the wonderful MZKT Minsk wheel tractor plant... MZKT's new chassis complete with anti-aircraft equipment "Osa" which appeared at the recent military exhibition "MILEX-2009" in Minsk. This double-tough 6x6 follows in the footsteps of MZKT's indestructible oilfield support and military trucks... This particular example has a 34-tonne gross weight, 12-tonne payload and it's all hurried along up to a maximum speed of 85km/h thanks to a 420hp JAMZ-7513.10 diesel engine and a new automatic transmission developed by MZKT...* USA - GM tries to strike deal with Isuzu Motors to buy one product line
Flint,MICH,USA -ABC12/WJRT, by Angela Brown -4 June 2009: -- The future of one line in the Flint Truck Assembly plant may be uncertain as General Motors Corp. makes its way through bankruptcy... GM is trying to strike a deal with Isuzu Motors to buy one of the product lines at the plant... The are two lines at the plant. The one line which makes the Silverado pickup truck is on extended shutdown. A separate line which makes commercial trucks will also be on extended break this summer... The question is whether that commercial truck business will remain in Flint... Close to 500 salaried and hourly employees on the line, but with the automaker in bankruptcy the deal with Isuzu remains uncertain... (Photo from connectmidmichigan: GM Flint Assembly Plant)
* USA - Kenworth T370 Becomes First Medium Duty Hybrid Truck in New York City’s Fleet
New York,NY,USA -Commercial Truck Trade -June 5, 2009: -- Kenworth Truck Company reports that a new Kenworth T370 was recently introduced as the first medium duty diesel-electric hybrid truck in New York City’s truck fleet... During a special event at the 21st annual Vehicle & Equipment Show, officials from the New York City Department of Sanitation welcomed the department’s Kenworth T370 hybrid, which was delivered in early May. The show, which is hosted by the New York City Parks and Recreation Department, featured the latest in light, medium and heavy duty trucks, fleet-related services, horticultural equipment, and tools... (Photo Credit: Kenworth)Labels: truckmakers' news USA
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