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Ford: “Big trucks are big fun”

INDIANAPOLIS. Ford Motor Co. harkened back to the days of yesteryear during its press conference Tuesday night to kick off the NTEA’s Work Truck Show here. Back to a time when kids played in the sandbox dreaming of one day owning their own construction vehicles. A time when the only concern was whether mom thought the ground was too wet to play outside.

Quite simply, it was a time of playing with Tonka trucks.

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  • Mar 3, 2015
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    Quantum introduces next-gen back-of-cab, frame-mount CNG systems

    INDIANAPOLIS. Quantum Technologies announced its next-generation of compressed natural gas fuel systems this week at the NTEA’s Work Truck Show. The systems, the Quantum Q-Cab and Q-Rail, will be available in July, the company said. The Q-Cab Gen II is a back-of-cab system featuring 123 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) storage and features a lightweight design and increased durability. A hook-and-hang mounting mechanism makes installation easy, Quantum said. Multiple mounting hole options increases is flexibility....More
  • Mar 3, 2015
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    Kenworth offers heavier front axles on T370

    INDIANAPOLIS. Kenworth Truck Co. will be offering heavier front axles on its T370 Class 7 model. The announcement was made this week at the NTEA Work Truck Show here. For trucks equipped with the Paccar PX-9 engine, customers can spec 18,000 lb. or 20,000 lb. front axles. The PX-9 offers engine ratings up to 350 hp. and 1,150 lbs.-ft. of torque....More
  • Mar 3, 2015
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    PERC’s focuses on total cost of ownership for propane autogas vehicles

    INDIANAPOLIS. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is playing a prominent role this week at the NTEA’s 2015 Work Truck Show as it highlights the total cost of ownership for propane autogas vehicles in several displays. PERC experts are on hand to discuss why propane autogas is the proper fit for work trucks. Using the group’s Propane Autogas Cost Calculator, fleets can calculate their TCO....More
  • Mar 3, 2015
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    Optronics shines light on its LED products

    INDIANAPOLIS. Lighting provider Optronics is putting the spotlight on several of its newest LED products this week at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck Show. The company said its Fusion LED combination stop, tail, turn and backup lamps are now available in 4 in. round and 6 in. oval formats with grommet and flange mount models. The lamps join the original 9 in. oval combo lamp, first introduced at last year’s Work Truck Show....More
  • Mar 3, 2015
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    Mack shows Granite models at Work Truck Show

    INDIANAPOLIS. Visitors to the Mack Trucks booth this week at the NTEA’s Work Truck Show are being treated to two separate Mack models designed to offer durable, productive work trucks for customers. A Mack Granite axle forward dump truck with a Mack MP8 engine producing 425 hp. and up to 1,540 lbs.-ft. of torque is on-site. The engine is mated to an mDrive HD 12-speed transmission. The truck features 46,000 lb. rear axles and a Mack Camelback spring suspension....More
  • Mar 3, 2015
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    Ford: “Big trucks are big fun”

    INDIANAPOLIS. Ford Motor Co. harkened back to the days of yesteryear during its press conference Tuesday night to kick off the NTEA’s Work Truck Show here. Back to a time when kids played in the sandbox dreaming of one day owning their own construction vehicles. A time when the only concern was whether mom thought the ground was too wet to play outside. Quite simply, it was a time of playing with Tonka trucks....More
  • Mar 3, 2015
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    Ford and Telogis introduce Ford Telematics

    Indianapolis. Ford Motor Company and telematics partner Telogis today introduced a “next-generation” connected vehicle solution designed to deliver advanced capabilities and benefits to commercial fleets of any size, operating any mix of equipment. The new offering, called Ford Telematics powered by Telogis, replaces and rebrands Ford’s Crew Chief powered by Telogis connectivity solution....More
  • Mar 2, 2015
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    Haldex relocates Arkansas friction center facility

    Brake system maker Haldex is relocating of its Little Rock, AR-based Friction Center to a new 49,000 sq.-ft. facility that can produce up to 9,000 relined brake shoes per day. The company added that its new facility also features an upgraded training room with a complete air brake system display board and a wheel-end stand for foundation brake training....More
  • Mar 2, 2015
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    Dometic Americas organization restructured

    Leisure product maker Dometic Group is realigning its Americas organization as it integrates newly-acquired Atwood Mobile Products into its business structure. “The acquisition of Atwood Mobile Products has given us additional opportunities, which has enabled us to reposition the region and create a much stronger RV [recreational vehicle] division,” noted Frank Marciano, Dometic Americas’ president, in a statement....More
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