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Equipmentby Engine Smarts Rolf Lockwood, Contributing EditorMay 24, 2012

Renewable DME vs. U.S. Natural Gas

Volvo just told the world about its LNG engine coming in 2014 at a recent press gathering in Miami Beach and discussed the future of DME fuel - that's dimethyl ether - in North America

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Equipmentby Engine Smarts Rolf Lockwood, Contributing EditorMay 24, 2012

Hybrids in Yosemite

As we head into summer vacation season, it's worth noting that hybrids are being used in a somewhat unexpected place - California's Yosemite National Park

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Equipmentby Engine Smarts Tom Berg, Senior EditorMay 24, 2012

Turbine-Electric Hybrid Whirs and Whooshes But Saves Fuel, Maker Says

A chrome-plated exhaust stack emits a muted whoosh as this truck's turbine engine spins at tens of thousands of RPMs, drawing the curious among attendees at this ride-and-drive event in downtown Long Beach, Calif.

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Productsby StaffMay 24, 2012

Carrier Transicold Introduces New X2 Series Models

Carrier Transicold has introduced two new models in its X2 series of trailer refrigeration units, the 2500 APX and 2100 APX, both featuring the innovative APX control system as well as a comprehensive warranty

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Productsby StaffMay 23, 2012

Telogis, FleetCor Partner on Fuel Card/Telematics

Telogis and FleetCor Technologies have partnered for the integration of telematics and fuel card reporting that will help improve reporting and reduce unauthorized fuel card use

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Productsby StaffMay 23, 2012

Equinox Launches Customized Online Driver Education

Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions, a transportation bookkeeping, tax and consulting firm, launched Equinox University for Carriers. This set of interactive learning courses is customized for the driver training programs of individual truckload and less-than-truckload carriers

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Productsby StaffMay 23, 2012

Dayton Air Control Products Offers Adjustable Height Control Linkage Kits

Dayton Air Control Products announced a new line of height control and leveling valve linkage kits, called Kwik-Link, for the OEM market and aftermarket replacements

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 22, 2012

Dart Driver Prefers Owner-Operator Lifestyle

As an owner-operator for more than 30 years, John Borofka advises truck drivers aspiring to start their own businesses to "start out by driving for somebody at a company and see if it works out." That's exactly what he did before becoming an owner-operator

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Productsby StaffMay 22, 2012

Safety Vision Introduces Distraction, Fatigue Monitoring System

Safety Vision's new driver distraction and fatigue monitoring system, SafetyTrax DDM, warns the driver with real-time audible alerts when symptoms of fatigue or distracted driving due to texting on a cell phone are recognized

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergMay 22, 2012

Turbine-Electric Hybrid Whirs and Whooshes But Saves Fuel, Maker Says

A chrome-plated exhaust stack emits a muted whoosh as this truck's turbine engine spins at tens of thousands of RPMs, drawing the curious among attendees at this ride-and-drive event in downtown Long Beach, Calif.

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