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Lithium-Ion To Run Hybrid Trucks
Johnson Controls Part Of DOE Initiative About 120 work trucks, to be used by publicly owned utilities and municipal electric companies, will utilize advanced plug-in hybrid power systems by Odyne Systems, LLC, using Johnson Controls’ batteries, thanks to a $45 million dollar DOE grant. Depending on use, Odyne’s hybrid power system can enable large trucks […]
June 6, 2013
Pickups
NHTSA Probes F-150 Acceleration
Customers Complain That EcoBoost V-6 Stalls  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining reports that some 400,000 Ford F150s equipped with the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine are having acceleration problems. Lawsuits and customer complaints allege the trucks stall when drivers attempt to accelerate fast. The twin-turbocharged V-6 truck has been touted by Ford […]
May 30, 2013
Pickups
GMC Busts Pickup Aero Myths
2014 Sierra Improves With Wind Tunnel Time  The new 2014 Sierra full-size pickup truck spent more development time in a wind tunnel than any GMC pickup before it, resulting in design changes that benefit both fuel efficiency and interior quietness. To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers like Diane Bloch examined every millimeter of the […]
May 16, 2013
Pickups
Ford Bi-Fuel Super Duty Trucks
Westport CNG Systems Beat Competition With the growing number of natural gas trucks available in the market and to assist fleet owners with assessing their vehicle options, Westport recently conducted a comparison review between the Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with the Westport WiNG™ Power System, and similar trucks offered by their competition. Their findings […]
May 14, 2013
Pickups
New Mobil Delvac 5W-30 Synthetic
Low Viscosity Mobil Delvac 1™ LE 5W-30 Delivers Exceptional Engine Protection ExxonMobil just introduced Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30, a low-viscosity, synthetic diesel engine oil formulated to deliver outstanding engine protection and valuable sustainability-related benefits, including enhanced fuel economy as well as potential and long drain intervals. Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30 is recommended for diesel-powered commercial […]
May 6, 2013
Opinion
2014 Sierra’s New 4.3L Tops In Standard V-6 PickupTorque
New EcoTec3 Engine Continues GMC V-6 Heritage When the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra full-size pickup arrives this summer, its standard 4.3L EcoTec V-6 will offer the most torque of any standard V-6 in the segment – 305 lb-ft (413Nm). Buyers can choose from three advanced EcoTec3 engines – a 5.3L (available at launch), followed by […]
May 6, 2013
Opinion
Chevy Taps Luxury Crew Cab Market
Silverado High Country Crew Cab Combines Work With Luxury The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country, debuting this fall, further broadens the brand’s offerings in the high end pickup market. Distinguished by a unique horizontal chrome bar grille, halogen projector headlamps and body-color r bumpers the High Country model presents a high end appearance with its […]
May 6, 2013
Pickups
Understanding Axle Ratios
Optional axle ratios can be a big benefit, not a liability…
April 21, 2013
Pickups
2014 Silverado Delivers Power, Efficiency and Value
Press Release 2014 Silverado Delivers Power, Efficiency and Value  DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced initial pricing, performance data, and EPA fuel efficiency estimates for the 2014 Silverado 1500, raising the bar in the fiercely competitive light-duty pickup segment. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the new 2014 Silverado regular cab will start at $24,585, including a $995 destination freight […]
April 2, 2013
Pickups
2014 PICKUP MPG LEADER
2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L V8 bests Ford EcoBoost V6 in city/hwy mpg
April 1, 2013
Pickups
2014 Preview: Oil Burner Revival
Ram re-opens the diesel ½-ton door with 2014 Ram 1500s
April 1, 2013
Pickups
Oklahoma DOT Buys 246 Ram CNG Pickups
First of 242 2013 Ram 2500 CNG Pickups Begins State of Oklahoma Fleet Changeover
March 18, 2013
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