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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Report Reveals Utility Trailer's Environmental and Sustainability Improvements

The results of a third-party sustainability performance report shows that Utility Trailer Manufacturing has managed to cut emissions and improve sustainability at its manufacturing operations over the past two decades.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

ABF Freight Recognized as SmartWay High Performer

Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has been named a 2019 SmartWay High Performer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing its fuel consumption and improving efficiency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

Dana Acquires Electric Powertrain Solutions Integrator

Dana Incorporated has acquired Nordresa Motors, a company known for developing and commercializing electric powertrains for commercial vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 21, 2019

Freightliner Delivers First eCascadia Electric Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America presented the keys to its first two production eCascadia battery-electric tractors to Penske and NFI on Aug. 21 in Napa Valley, California.

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Newsby David CullenAugust 20, 2019

Navistar Gains Reversal of Massive MaxxForce Judgment

A state appellate court has reversed a judgment against Navistar Inc. that resulted from a lawsuit in which a motor carrier alleged that trucks it purchased powered by the MaxxForce 13L diesel engine were defective.

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Videosby StaffAugust 16, 2019

XL Shows off Plug-in Hybrid F-Series Trucks [Video]

XL is now offering two plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford F-Series, one in an F-150 and one in an F-250. The flexible XL solution is designed for a wide variety of applications.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2019

Volvo Introduces Enhanced Turbo Compounding for D13 Diesel

Volvo says its next generation of turbo compounding technology will provide a 3% boost in fuel economy compared to its current 13L engine.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Best Transportation Adds BYD Electric Tractor to Fleet

In July, the Port Newark, New Jersey-based Best Transportation added a fully electric Class A tractor to its drayage arsenal.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Proterra Launches Vehicle Electrification Solutions Service for Truck Makers

Proterra has launched the Proterra Powered vehicle electrification solution aimed at commercial vehicle manufacturers, leveraging the company’s electric vehicle technology to help OEMs design heavy-duty electric vehicles.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Jacobs Partners with Tula on Cylinder Deactivation for Diesel Engines

Jacobs’ hardware, developed to meet Tula’s systems requirements, will further enhance fuel savings and emissions reductions, the company said.

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