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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * WORLDWIDE
* Sweden - Volvo CEO Sees More Trucking Consolidations
Stockholm,Sweden -Transport Topics -20 Jan 2010: -- Volvo AB’s chief executive officer said he sees more consolidation in the trucking industry, in part because there are too many producers, particularly in China, Bloomberg reported Wednesday... Leif Johansson said, he expects further takeovers and alliances in the trucking industry, saying consolidation would be normal as a result of the financial crisis... There are “far too many truck producers,” particularly in China, Johansson said in an interview with the publication Manager magazine..* Sweden - Volvo Gets 1,800-Truck Order from DHL
Stockholm,Sweden -Transport Topics -20 Jan 2009: -- Volvo received an order from DHL for 1,800 trucks in the United Kingdom, Finland and Sweden, Bloomberg reported... The trucks will be delivered within the next two years, DHL’s parent company, Germany-based Deutsche Post, said in a statement on its Web site...
* UK - Clean-burning Mercedes Econic
Leeds,UK -HGV UK -January 21, 2010: -- A gas-powered Mercedes-Benz Econic refuse truck is delivering a stunning 60 per cent reduction in carbon emissions, compared to a standard vehicle, for operator Leeds City Council... Based on a standard 6×2 Econic chassis with steering rear axle, the truck is fitted with a purpose-built 279hp engine and special tanks to carry its compressed natural gas fuel; in other respects, the truck is no different to a standard, diesel-engined 26-tonner...* India - Asia Motor Works introduces heavy duty 3118 haulage truck
Bandra,Mumbai,India -Wheels Unplugged -21 Jan 2010: -- Asia Motor Works Ltd. (AMW) introduced its new 3118 haulage truck for heavy-duty, long distance applications in the Indian transport sector. The 3118 is ideally suited for transporting steel, oil, cement and is also intended for port applications and general market load. The 3118 fulfils the critical requirement of a high performance, robust vehicle suitable for on-road applications. It has been specially designed to offer the maximum cost-per-tonne performance combined with convenience, safety and comfort features that are the best in class in the industry... AMW’s 3118 haulage truck is fitted with a Cummins 180BHP diesel engine that delivers increased power and a flat torque curve on a larger band of rpm for excellent fuel efficiency... (Picture: AMW-3118-haulage-truck)Labels: truckmakers' news worldwide
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