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NewsJune 19, 2008

ATA Questions Impact of Climate Change Legislation on Fuel Prices

Expressing concern over the impact that pending cap-and-trade legislation could have on the economy and the price of fuel, a top trucking industry official Thursday urged Congress to take a cautious approach to climate change initiatives

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NewsJune 17, 2008

Volvo to Develop Prototype Lightweight Composite Sleepers

Volvo Trucks North America will develop lightweight prototype sleepers made with advanced composite material technology as part of a U.S. Army program to reduce the weight and improve fuel economy of trucks

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NewsJune 16, 2008

ATA Joins in Support of Reforms to Energy Commodities Market

The American Trucking Associations joined 18 transportation-related organizations last week in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate reforms to the energy commodities market to stop surging oil prices and prevent further decline in the U.S. economy

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NewsJune 12, 2008

Allison Automatics Claim Optimum Fuel Economy

Allison Transmission, Inc. has announced that recent test results show fully automatic Allison transmissions, along with a vehicle spec that is appropriate for the particular duty cycle, can provide superior fuel efficiency and optimum fuel economy.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJune 1, 2008

Fuel Crisis Survival

Caterpillar's Top Five Tips to Improve Economy

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ArticlesJune 1, 2008

Spec Economy

Spec a truck right, and you'll get top fuel economy. Do it wrong, and you could be doomed.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 1, 2008

Grace Under Pressure

Under-inflated tires and improper tread patterns conspire to rob you of fuel economy.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJune 1, 2008

Trailer Economy

Five long days of testing showed trailer aerodynamics and wide-base single tires are best bets to save fuel.

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NewsMay 8, 2008

International Offers Fuel Economy Options, Discounts

Responding to both increasing fuel expenses and fleet problems with disappointing fuel consumption, International has introduced fuel saving options in combination packages

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ArticlesMay 1, 2008

East Meets West

China's share of the world's manufacturing exports now stands at more than 8 percent, with its economy growing at roughly 10 percent per year, putting substantial pressure on its transportation infrastructure.

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