Here’s to all in hopes that you’re having a good Memorial Day, remembering those who gave everything so that we might live in peace. This day is not only for those who fell defending our nation, but for those who sacrifice every day, being away from their families, so that the rest of us might [...]
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NY Dept of Sanitation Running US’ First Hybrid Hino Truck
May 28th, 2010 
Aaron Turpen Toyota’s heavy vehicle company, Hino Trucks, has been testing a hybrid version of its cab-over medium-duty (Class 4) truck. New Yorks’ Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has been running a Hino hybrid as a box truck for parts supply and delivery to its various service depots. Hino began working on hybrid trucks in the 1970s during [...]
Tags: AAR Says Freight Trains Have Doubled Fuel Efficiency Since 1980
May 27th, 2010 Aaron Turpen The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has announced that freight train fuel efficiency in North America has more than doubled since 1980, averaging 480 ton-miles per gallon – an increase of 104%. That’s the equivalent of a four wheeler going from 30mpg to 61.4mpg! AAR states that in 2009, American railroads generated 67% more ton [...]
Gates Automotive – Hybrid Tow Trucks in New York
May 27th, 2010 Aaron Turpen One of the great things about doing that interview on NPR last week was the amount of feedback and the number of new people I met (mostly virtually, of course) thanks to it. One of those is Matt Cutaia of Gates Automotive Center in Henrietta, New York. Matt heard me mention the Paccar-Eaton hybrid drive [...]
