Volvo has started a production program for the development of a lightweight 3-cylinder petrol engine. The Drive-E 3-cylinder engine is expected to join the 4-cylinder Drive-E engines of the company and will be developed in Sweden. ...
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International Truck today announced a new fuel efficiency package for the International ProStar—the International ProStar ES. The ES, short for efficiency specification, offers industry-leading aerodynamics, a drivetrain with ...
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The 2015 Nissan Munro has started to hit dealership across US in time of holidays. Customers will have an option to choose amongst four trims; S, SV, SL and Platinum and between four-wheel drive and all- wheel drive option. Munro is ...
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is giving fuel-conscious fleets two more SmartWay-verified retread products to help reduce their operating costs. Goodyear’s G392A SSD UniCircle and G394A SST UniCircle wide-base retread products recently ...
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Honda has started selling its Grace hybrid compact sedan in Japan which is designed to provide enhanced fuel economy. The car is powered by Honda's SPORT HYBRID i-DCD (intelligent Dual Clutch Driv) motor which combines a 1.5L Atkinson ...
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As the second Guangzhou international commercial vehicle exhibition grand opening, domestic truck industry leader SAIC-IVECO Hongyan also debuted on the show. SAIC-IVECO Hongyan brought Hongyan GENLYON Joytour version and Hongyan GENLYON ...
Dr. Mark Quarto explains hybrid battery reconditioning technologies to dealers attending at a training session hosted by The Hybrid Shop in Las Vegas. The Hybrid Shop LLC (THS) is growing quickly to keep pace with the hybrid electric ...
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The Double Coin RR202 is an ultra-premium highway service tire. It is available in standard and low profile sizes. The Double Coin RT600 and RR202 truck tires have met the requirements for the United States Environmental Protection ...
This 450-tonne dump truck is claimed to be the world’s largest, with a steerable axle and body components made from high-strength steel. It earned its maker Belaz a finalist place in the 2014 Swedish Steel Prize. The Swedish Steel ...
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Green Car Journal has named the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, America's most fuel efficient pickup its 2015 Green Truck of the Year™. The announcement was made today at the 46th annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas. ...
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MuCell microcellular foam injection molding technology supplier Trexel has entered an agreement with Milacron wherein the latter will use the MuCell technology in its injection molding equipment. As a part of the agreement, Milacron ...
Hyundai announced a six-speed automatic transmission for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). The system integrates electric motor and applies technologies that provide tangible benefits to the users by increasing fuel economy and reduce ...
Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay $100m fine for exaggerating the gas mileage in 1.2 million vehicles. The ruling came from the US justice department which stated that the vehicles could emit approximately 4.75 million tons of greenhouse ...
Greenkraft, a California based manufacturer of alternative fuel trucks and alternative fuel systems, today announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved Greenkraft’s and Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.’s (EDI) joint ...
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EPA Requiring BMW to Correct Fuel Economy Labels for Four Mini Cooper Vehicles Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising estimates for four 2014 BMW Mini Cooper vehicles to ensure consumers are given ...