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Every trucker needs auto insurance.Can Freight System Efficiency Improvements Deliver Major Energy Savings?
May 20th, 2013 
Aaron Turpen 
Posted in Other Alt Fuels 
Tags: Conservation, Efficient energy use, Energy conservation, Supply chain 
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Busting Myths of Pickup Truck Aerodynamics
May 19th, 2013 Aaron Turpen advertising GMC put its new 2014 Sierra pickup through more time in the wind tunnel than any other truck before it and, as a result, found significant design improvements to bolster efficiency. They also learned that a lot of “facts” about pickup truck aerodynamics are actually myths. To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers like Diane [...]
Posted in Featured, Other Alt Fuels Tags: aerodynamics, Bloch, Fuel efficiency, General Motors, GMC, Pickup truck, Sierra, Tailgate No Comments »2014 GMC Sierra has new 4.3L V-6
May 17th, 2013 Aaron Turpen When the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra full-size pickup arrives this summer, its standard 4.3L EcoTec V-6 it will offer the most torque of any standard V-6 in the segment – 305 lb-ft (413 Nm). Three new, advanced EcoTec3 engines will be available this year – a 5.3L available at launch, followed by the 4.3L and [...]
Posted in Other Alt Fuels Tags: Chevrolet Silverado, Corporate Average Fuel Economy, General Motors, GMC, Sierra, V6 engine No Comments »
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter sets high efficiency standard
May 6th, 2013 Aaron Turpen The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has lent its name to an entire vehicle segment and is a synonym for large vans all around the globe. The Sprinter has always driven innovations in its segment — a tradition that is being continued by the new model. The new Sprinter continues to set standards, boasting five new safety systems, [...]
Posted in Featured, Other Alt Fuels Tags: BlueTec, European emission standards, mercedes-benz, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, NOx, Sprinter No Comments »
