The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued a ban on older trucks that begins January 1, 2011. The ban targets older diesel engines, banning all engines from 1993 or earlier for use in and around the Ports. The new tariff creates a drayage truck registry for every truck conducting business on [...]
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Renault Introduces Kangoo Express ZE Electric Van
September 27th, 2010 
Aaron Turpen The International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany, has several premiers from various commercial vehicle manufacturers around the globe. Renault is one of those, with the long-awaited debut of their Kangoo Express ZE electric light delivery van. The Express ZE (Zero Emission) van will directly compete with vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect Electric, the [...]
GBT Audio Week In Review Available
September 25th, 2010 Aaron Turpen I’ve begun doing audio wrapups of the news posted every week here on Green Big Truck and the first one, pulling together the week of September 20, 2010, is now available for download. I’ve created a page where all audio files will be posted plus you’ll see a link to the right which will have [...]
Mercedes-Benz Atego Hybrid Wins World Truck of the Year
September 24th, 2010 Aaron Turpen by Aaron Turpen, FutureCars In brief: Mercedes-Benz has won the International Truck of the Year title for 2010 in the medium truck category with its new Atego and Atego BlueTech Hybrid . Vehicle in the news Make/Model: Atego BlueTec Hybrid Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz The word The International Truck of the Year award goes to the vehicle [...]
