advertising European truck fleets will be able to enjoy the benefits of trailer tails, thanks to a regulation that allows for the use of 50-cm tails on new trailers. The European Union has approved a 50-cm version of ATDynamics’ TrailerTail for use on all new semi-trailers. “TrailerTail technology has the potential to save the global [...]
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Nearly 1 million natural gas trucks and buses will be sold by 2019
January 24th, 2013 
Aaron Turpen advertising Excerpted from Fleet Owner Magazine Sales of natural gas trucks and buses will expand steadily over the remainder of the decade, nearing 1 million in sales from 2012 through 2019, according to a recent report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice. The report said because trucks and buses use significant amounts [...]
Hino Trucks class 5 cab-over launching in U.S.
July 23rd, 2012 Aaron Turpen Hino Trucks new Class 5 195 and 195h COE trucks will be arriving at qualified Hino dealerships across the country this fall. Available with a Diesel (195) or Diesel-Electric Hybrid (195h) powertrain, the 19,500 GVW trucks feature 210 HP and 440 lb-ft of torque from Hino’s 5-liter J05E Series engine. The first diesel cab-over trucks [...]
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Tags: diesel electric hybrid, hino, Hino Truck, Hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid truck, Truck 
No Comments »8 Stupid Options for Pickup Trucks
May 19th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Pickup trucks are as American as apple pie and hot dogs. They comprise one of the largest vehicle markets in the nation, which means they are often the focus of innovation – for good or ill. Here are eight options offered in pickups trucks that are.. well.. questionable. by Aaron Turpen, TorqueNews Love ‘em or [...]
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