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Peterbilt showcases Class 8 hybrid electric vehicle

Peterbilt Motors Company recently showcased its Class 8 hybrid electric vehicle ? the Model 386 ? in conjunction with the SmartWay of Going Green Seminar at the Ontario Trucking Association Convention.

"Peterbilt leads the way in the development of hybrid solutions in the heavy duty market with our Model 386 hybrid electric for customers as they battle higher fuel costs and place a greater emphasis on environmental stewardship," says Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President.

The Model 386 Heavy-Duty Hybrid, a joint-development vehicle with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Eaton, utilizes a hybrid electric system for long-haul applications for both on-road and idle reduction fuel efficiency gains. On the road, the expected fuel savings is 5-7% through improved launching, accelerating and hill climbing capabilities.

When the idle reduction mode is active, engine operation is limited to battery charging, an automatically controlled process that takes approximately five minutes per hour to fully charge the system. During rest periods, a 90% reduction in idling has been achieved while providing high-power A/C, 120VAC, and 12VDC to accommodate the sleeper hotel loads.

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Edge of Dock Leveler and the Lo-Dock Leveler from Bluff Manufacturing
Bluff Manufacturing has introduced the Edge of Dock Leveler and the Lo-Dock Leveler which improve loading and offloading freight.

Fast and easy to operate, Bluff's edge of dock leveler is positioned by lifting a self-storing handle and pulling the handle to the dock floor. The latch assembly activates the lip forward to the floor of the trailer as the handle is lifted. When released, the handle automatically returns to a stored position. The optimum dock height for conventional trailers is 51", while the proper dock height for refrigerated equipment is 55". Refrigerated lip is optional. Widths of 72" and 78" are available.
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International Truck diesel engines to comply with 2010 emissions standards
International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company, recently announced that MaxxForce brand diesel engines will meet the stringent U.S. federal 2010 emissions standards for all its core applications without the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems.

The company's strategy is designed to provide customer driven solutions to reduce costs and maintenance needs for buyers of International brand vehicles when the next EPA on-highway emission standards take effect.
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Caterpillar diesel truck engines recieve J.D. Power and Associates Award
Caterpillar Inc. has received a prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Award for ranking highest in customer satisfaction for its Pickup and Delivery Heavy-Duty diesel engines as part of the 2007 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study.SM

This award is the tenth Caterpillar has received from J.D. Power and Associates for heavy-duty truck engine customer satisfaction. This marks the 11th year the J.D. Power and Associates study has been undertaken.
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2008 Ford F-350 SD® Chassis Cab

The rugged?F-350 Super Duty® truck (GVWR 10,000-13,000 lbs) is available in a variety of wheelbase lengths; in Regular, Super and Crew Cabs; 4x4 and 4x2; single rear wheel (SRW) and dual rear wheel (DRW) and in XL; XLT and Lariat trim levels.

Standard features include a 5.4L 3-valve Triton modular V8 gasoline engine (SRW and Regular Cab DRW) a 6-speed manual as transmission, and a auxiliary power point


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