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Kenworth High-Tech Concept Truck Would Make an Astronaut Jealous

A tongue-in-cheek admonition of “for your eyes only” accompanied Kenworth Truck Co.’s unveiling of its advanced technology truck at the exhibition. The T2000-75 Aerodyne was packed with electronic and high-tech features that would make an astronaut envious.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 7, 1999
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Weaning Buyers from Customization

Volvo wants to make truck shopping as easy as car shopping: The customer picks the vehicle from an option package with features and leaves the dealer with a comprehensive maintenance plan.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 7, 1999
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Freightliner Corp. Rolls Out Engine That Uses Diesel-LNG Fuel Mix

Freightliner Corp. rolled out a new “dual-fuel” engine that combines the clean operation of liquefied natural gas with the longer range of diesel at the truck show.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 7, 1999

Diesel Fuel Prices Continue to Climb

TT File PhotoDiesel fuel prices continued to climb across the United States, with the national average getting a boost from even higher increases in California.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 5, 1999

Navistar, Siemens to Make Injectors

Navistar International Corp. and Siemens Automotive Corp. have finalized plans for a $100 million joint venture to develop and manufacture diesel fuel injectors designed to meet emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency for 2002.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 5, 1999
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Intermodal 'Roadability' Gets Push

The government is pushing intermodal roadworthiness forward with a request for comments on a proposal that would make the company that hands a container and chassis to the motor carrier responsible for the equipment’s condition.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 1, 1999
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Western Star No Lightweight With New Class 8 Truck

Western Star Trucks is pinning its hopes for growth on a bid to make new inroads into the owner-operator and small- to medium-fleet markets — and the company’s executives say weight reductions will be the key to success.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 1, 1999
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UPS Delivering With Diesel-Electric

United Parcel Service will soon be testing a hybrid engine that’s not as powerful as a locomotive but has the essential characteristics of a train’s power plant.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
April 1, 1999

Intermodal 'Roadability' Gets Push

The government is pushing intermodal roadworthiness forward with a request for comments on a recent proposal.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
March 30, 1999

Western Star No Lightweight With New Class 8 Truck

Western Star Trucks is pinning its hopes for growth on a bid to make new inroads into the owner-operator and small- to medium-fleet markets — and the company’s executives say weight reductions will be the key to success.

Dan Lang | Staff Reporter
March 29, 1999