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Hybrid Truck User Forum meets in Seattle

A preview of the future of trucking is taking place in Seattle, Washington during the Hybrid Truck User Forum meeting.

The 2007 HTUF National Meeting is taking place September 19-21. PACCAR Inc is hosting the meeting with sponsorship from Eaton Hybrid Power Systems. According to the official site...

The biggest meeting to date features top fleet and industry speakers and nearly 20 medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles for the ride and drive. As always, the focus is on moving hybrids into production, and 2007 is shaping up as a milestone year.

The national meeting agenda is available on the HTUF site.

Kenworth will be showcasing four medium duty diesel-electric hybrid trucks at the meeting. According to Kenworth's site...

"Hybrid technology looks very promising in the commercial vehicle market," said Bob Christensen, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president, who noted that PACCAR, Kenworth?s parent company, is this year?s host and a sponsor of the forum. "Kenworth recently started deliveries of its medium duty diesel-electric truck, which is targeted for pickup and delivery operations, municipal fleets and utilities. The hybrid will go into full production in 2008."

Truck Features

Networkfleet 3500 Wireless Vehicle Management System from Networkcar
The Networkcar homepage features details about their Networkfleet 3500 product line.

According to Networkcar, fleet managers can use Networkfleet to access real-time productivity and efficiency information on virtually every aspect of their fleet operations. The new 3500 product line features a rugged, automotive-grade exterior, positive retention connectors, upgraded tamper evident capabilities and a Siemens TC63 wireless module for high reliability and performance.
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More trucks on the road...and less parking
While the number of trucks on road is expected to grow, the number of places where trucks can park is lagging behind.

Salina.com reports on the shortage of truck stops and truck parking lots. Weary drivers are required by law to get the rest they need. But finding a place to stop can just as challenging as dealing with road and weather hazards.
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New Volvo trucks are carbon dioxide free
Today's Trucking News reports that Volvo has produced seven trucks that run without producing carbon dioxide.

The trucks are powered by diesel engines that run seven different renewable fuels. You can read more about the trucks and the seven fuels they use on the Volvo Home Page.
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GMC Topkick 4500

Introducing the GMC Topkick 4500. What separates the Topkick from other medium duty trucks? The Topkick has one of the best turning diameters in Classes 4 and 5. With its impressive maneuverability, the GMC TopKick can turn tighter than most full-size pickups and some midsize cars. A set-back axle and a wheelcut of up to 53 degrees allow the TopKick to turn a full circle in as little as 38.4 feet. The result is a superb turning diameter that makes short work of tight loading areas and parking lots - and can help save the day when a truck is on a tight schedule.


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