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Firefly Energy to develop new high-performance truck batteries

A preview of the future of trucking is taking place in Seattle, Washington during the Hybrid Truck User Forum meeting. Truck batteries do more than start a truck, they support a trucker?s various "hotel loads" (air conditioning, TVs, etc.) which were previously powered by diesel engine idling. Traditional lead acid batteries cannot easily withstand repeated deep discharging.

Peoria, Illinois based Firefly Energy Inc. is expanding into the trucking market with the commencement of a BCI Group 31 battery development program. The company said the Firefly Group 31 battery will be initially available next summer with full production scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2008.

"Truckers historically have bought batteries based on coldcranking ratings and price," said Edward F. Williams, chief executive officer. "The game is now changing, and battery performance will become much more important in its contribution to trucker safety, comfort, and productivity. This calls for gamechanging battery technology, which is why we are very excited to optimize our carbongraphite foam lead acid battery technology for the needs of truckers."

Truck Features

Kenworthy T660 - More room for hard working truckers
Truck manufacturers often focus on emissions compliance and fuel efficiency when describing the features of new truck models. That is great for fleet owners and trucking companies, but what about the humans who actually have to get behind the wheel of one of these trucks for long hours of driving?

Truck drivers are tough, but don't they need something out of a truck other than a more efficient particle filtration system? A recent press release from Kenworth gives the truck driver something to look forward to in a new T660: living space in the day cab.
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Michelin XDA5 Drive Tire
Imagine a tire with a tread that regenerates itself as it wears. It's not science fiction or a scene from the "Transformers" movie, it's reality at Michelin: the new XDA5 drive tire for Class 8 rigs.

Michelin uses patented design and manufacturing techniques to mold the tread of the XDA5 in three dimensions. As the tire wears, the tread reveals new grooves and tread blocks, effectively giving the tire a second life-self- regenerating to improve wet, worn traction.
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Kenworth T170 model
Kenworth Truck Company is expanding into the Class 5 market with the introduction of the Kenworth T170 model.

The Kenworth T170 is a straight truck in a 4x2 configuration with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) up to 19,500 lbs. Standard features include the PACCAR PX-6 engine rated at 200 hp and 520 ft-lb of torque, 8,000 lb. front axle and 11,500 lb. rear axle, hydraulic brakes, low-frame height chassis with 19.5 inch wheels and tires, power door locks, passenger-side electric windows (optional on driver's side), and Kenworth DayLite doors with right-hand peeper window.
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