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Kenworth Delivers First Hybrid Truck
Kenworth Hybrid Posted August 8 2007 10:23 AM by esanchez

SEATTLE, Wash., August 1, 2007 - Kenworth Truck Company and Dunn Lumber, two long-time Seattle-area companies, have teamed up to bring Kenworth's first medium duty hybrid-electric truck into the U.S. market. "Dunn Lumber...

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Let the (Torque) Race Begin!

Which Brand Will Dominate Diesel Power Rides?
Diesel Power Rides Posted June 21 2007 09:40 AM by esanchez

Okay, I know I've plugged Diesel Power Rides before, but I just wanted to give an update. As of this morning (Thursday, June 21, 2007) We have one Ford, two Dodges and three Chevys. So we've got the "big three"...

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'08 H2 - Where's the Duramax?

2008 Hummer H2 still without diesel
2008 Hummer H2 Posted March 30 2007 08:56 AM by esanchez

I have to admit I got all tingly and excited when I read the initial teaser press release about the 2008 Hummer H2. The cryptically-worded teaser release said it would be "more powerful and more fuel efficient." Maybe I...

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Ram Rebadge Yields New Truck

Sterling Trucks to sell version of Dodge Ram
Sterling Bullet Dump Truck Posted February 22 2007 12:28 PM by esanchez

DaimlerChrysler subsidiary Sterling Trucks, itself a division of Freightliner, will soon unveil a new medium-duty truck, the Bullet, to be officially unveiled at the NTEA Work Truck show on March 6, 2007.

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Ford Sues Navistar Over Power Stroke

Ford Sues Navistar Over Power Stroke
6.4 Power Stroke Diesel Posted January 16 2007 10:27 AM by esanchez

Last week, Ford filed a lawsuit against Navistar, the maker of the Power Stroke diesel engines offered in the Super Duty pickups. The suit alleges non-compliance with warranty cost-sharing and "unjustifiably" raising...

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New Power Stroke: Reliability and Power?

New Ford Power Stroke Designed for Greater Reliability
2008 Ford Super Duty Posted January 12 2007 12:21 PM by esanchez

The 2008 Super Duty came to the diesel battle armed with an extensively updated diesel engine option. The new 6.4 improves on several key areas where its 6.0 predecessor had problems. One of the biggest problem areas with...

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The Future of Diesel Trucks: No Tranny, No Problem

2007 Chevy Silverado HD Posted October 3 2006 11:22 AM by esanchez

It seems there's a never ending power and torque race in Detroit among the Big Three with their 3/4 and 1-ton trucks. A decade ago, 420 lb./ft. was considered competitive and substantial. Today, a 3/4-1-ton with that...

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2007 Diesels: When Less is More

2007 Duramax/Allison Badge Posted October 2 2006 11:22 AM by esanchez

Without a doubt, diesel enthusiasts were waiting with baited breath as the seemingly Draconian 2007 diesel emissions regulations went into effect. There were near-apocalyptic predictions of the "end of diesels as we know...

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