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Newsby Tom BergMarch 5, 2013

Ford Expects Transit Vans to Help Keep Lead as Sales Continue Climbing

Ford Commercial Truck believes its upcoming Transit full-size vans will help it keep its high market shares as sales continue their upward motion with the recovering economy.

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NewsMarch 5, 2013

Orders for New Trucks Pick Up Steam in February

Two separate reports show orders for new commercial trucks in North America were good through the first two months of the year.

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ProductsMarch 5, 2013

Quantum to Offer ‘Bolt-On’ CNG Conversions for MD Trucks

A “bolt-on” kit to convert medium-duty trucks to burn compressed natural gas will soon be available from California-based Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide.

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ProductsMarch 4, 2013

XL Hybrids Launches Hybrid Electric Powertrain For Ford E-Series Vans

XL Hybrids, which developed a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain for Class 1 to 3 commercial fleet vehicles, has expanded its product line to offer hybrid electric powertrain technology for Ford E-Series vans.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2013

IANA Seminar Program Announced

The Intermodal Association of North America has announced the program schedule and education topics for its 2013 Intermodal Operations and Maintenance Seminar that will take place May 1-2 in Oak Brook, Ill.

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Newsby Tom BergFebruary 28, 2013

Advantage 10-speed Transmissions to Use Less Lube Oil, Save 75 pounds, Eaton Says

A new series of Fuller Advantage manual and automated transmissions will cut weight and save fuel, Eaton’s Vehicle Group announced Thursday. The savings will offer a quick payback of the products’ “very small premium” in price over existing models.

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ProductsFebruary 28, 2013

IPA Releases Mobile Tire Pressure Equalizer

The IPA Mobile Tire Pressure Equalizer introduces a new, fast and efficient method to accurately read and inflate tire pressure on multiple tires (up to five) at the same time. IPA has launched the Equalizer to help fleets ensure they are realizing the greatest fuel economy and tire life possible to help reduce costs.

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ProductsFebruary 28, 2013

Westport to Launch Ford F-450 and F-550 with Bi-Fuel Westport WiNG Power System at NTEA

Westport Innovations Inc. announced that its proven Westport WiNG Power System, a compressed natural gas bi-fuel system, will be available for order on the Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab trucks starting April 1.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

7 Trends in axles and suspensions

When it come to trends in axles and suspensions, it's all about efficiency. Fleets are constantly looking for ways to become more operationally efficient, whether it's fuel economy, increased payload, lower maintenance costs, longer equipment life, or driver productivity.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

Canada to Follow U.S. Greenhouse Gas Regulations For Trucks

Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent Monday announced final regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for trucks and buses in the country, which will mirror those set to go into effect starting next year in the United States.

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