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July 19, 2007 on 6:25 pm | In Main |It’s About Time!: Hybrid Trucks
By: Dan Riffle, Mon May 28th, 2007
With the increasing concern about environmental issues such as pollution and global warming, as well as the unbelievable rise in the price of gasoline, it is no wonder that hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity. Hybrid cars have been relatively common for years, with hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles in close competition, but what about hybrid trucks? We don’t see those too often. Automotive manufacturing giant General Motors, however, believes that will change.
CARB Planning to Reduce NOx Emissions from Diesel Trucks
By: Jim D’Arezzo, Tue May 29th, 2007
A recent editorial in the San Jose Mercury News focused on the pollution from diesel engines and the effect this is having on California’s air quality. “When it comes to air pollution from vehicles, it doesn’t get more noxious than the soot from diesel engines. The black particles accumulate in people’s lungs, contributing to asthma, heart problems and thousands of deaths in California every year.
Top 10 Baby Safety Tips for Cars & Trucks
By: Crashworthiness Lawyers Davis Bethune and Jones, LLC, Mon Apr 9th, 2007
Ford to Recall F-Series Super Duty Trucks
By: Anthony Fontanelle, Mon Mar 26th, 2007
The Ford Motor Company has been plagued by different problems in recent months. Last year, they have lost the most money in their storied and lengthy history. They have even used the company’s plants as collateral for a loan they needed badly.
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Safety and Cosmetic Features of Truck Bull Bars
By: G. Wiggins, Mon Jun 18th, 2007
It is a fact that the road is a dangerous place and because of this, the possibility of meeting an accident is relatively high. And without equipping your pickup truck with the necessary protection, you might end up with a severely wrecked vehicle or damaged auto parts. Most truck owners prefer to install various truck add-ons that can increase its defense features and one of these are the bull bars.
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UQM Showcases 2 Hybrid Electric Future Heavy Truck Demonstrators
By: Ryan Thomas, Mon Apr 2nd, 2007
UQM Technologies, Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies used to create advanced vehicles, earlier announced that two hybrid electric future heavy truck demonstrators built by Armor Holdings and powered by UQM electric propulsion systems have begun Military Utility Assessment (MUA) Testing this month.
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Bike Racks as the Best Hauling Alternatives for Your Truck
By: G. Wiggins, Mon Jun 18th, 2007
Every pickup truck owner wanted their rig to be more functional and reliable as well as protected from all sorts of damages. That is why installing their trucks with various performance add-ons is always an option. If you want to increase the usefulness and hauling capabilities of your truck bed while ensuring that its finish is free from scratches and dents, outfitting it with bike racks is a smart move.
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Truck-Mounted Snow Blowers
By: Ross Bainbridge, Fri Jun 16th, 2006
Truck-mounted snow blowers affix to the front of a pickup or sport utility vehicle. Drawing power from the vehicle engine, a truck-mounted snow blower can eat a path 7 feet wide and 3 feet tall, throwing the snow 40 feet in any non-backwards direction. With its 2-cylinder, 4-cycle, 27-horsepower gas engine, a truck-mounted snow blower carries the same amount of power and force of six full-size push units.
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