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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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NewsFebruary 27, 2013

Shale Gas Boom Impacts North America's Companies and the Economy

On the heels of record-low natural gas prices, RBC Capital Markets and the Economist Intelligence Unit published a report focusing on the U.S. shale gas boom and its implications for North American economies and businesses.

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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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Newsby Oliver PattonFebruary 25, 2013

Virginia Assembly Clears Transport Revenue Package

The Virginia General Assembly passed a landmark transportation package that replaces the per-gallon fuel tax with a wholesale tax, plus other revenue raisers, and addressed the controversial issue of adding tolls to I-95.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Roush Reveals New Ford Stripped Chassis Powered by Propane

Roush CleanTech expands alternative fuel technology product offerings with new propane autogas fuel systems for Ford F-59, F-53 and E-450 stripped chassis.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2013

Love’s Travel Stop opens in Natalia, Texas

Love’s Travel Stops opened a new travel stop in Natalia, Texas, built from the ground up to provide a new travel stop for professional drivers and motorists.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2013

3M Announces Certification for CNG Tank

3M announced it has successfully completed the NGV2-2007 certification process for its first compressed natural gas tank. The 21.5-inch by 60-inch inch tank is designed for light- and medium-duty pick-up trucks and corporate fleet vehicles.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 12, 2013

New Energy Department Report Predicts Lower Fuel and Oil Prices

The U.S. Energy Department’s Energy Information Administration has released a new forecast in which it predicts diesel prices later this year will be lower than their current level.

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ProductsFebruary 12, 2013

AeroFlex Composite Trailer Side Skirt

Freight Wing has announced a new trailer side skirt, the AeroFlex Composite, which has been SAE/TMC tested to improve fuel economy by up to 7.45%. The skirts are SmartWay-verified.

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ProductsFebruary 12, 2013

Navman Adds Driver Behavior Feature

Navman Wireless USA announced the addition of a broad new Driver Behavior feature set to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system, enabling fleet operators to identify drivers who are compromising safety and fuel efficiency by their behavior behind the wheel.

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