Sometimes rules help

Sometimes rules help

Phase 2 GHG offers a clear outline for the future

The future just got a bit clearer for anyone running trucks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finally released the rules that will shape truck fuel economy through 2027, giving manufacturers and their engineers well-defined targets as they explore ways to push truck efficiency to some very high levels.

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Renewed charge

Increasing interest in electricity is leading to new truck concepts

There was a time when electric trucks were all the rage. Everyone wanted one, it seemed. That was a long time ago—more than 100 years, in fact. Still, America's fascination with electric vehicles has remained. Throughout time, supporters have been telling anyone who will listen that the future is electric.

It was 100 years ago, and it still is today. Funny thing about the future, though, is it never seems to arrive.

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Navistar-Volkswagen deal: What can customers expect?

Two years after taking over Swedish truck maker Scania and combining it with MAN, Volkswagen has agreed to take a 16.6% piece of Navistar International Corp. in a move that will give the German company a foothold in the North American market while boosting the capabilities (and bank account) of Navistar. But what will it mean to truck buyers on this side of the Atlantic? Stay tuned, explained Navistar President and CEO Troy Clarke on a conference call with Wall Street analysts and news media.

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Volkswagen takes stake in Navistar, forms alliance

LISLE, IL – Volkswagen Truck and Bus is investing US $256 million in Navistar, assuming a 16.6% stake in the company and forming a strategic alliance that is expected to generate US $500 million in synergies over the next five years. The companies will collaborate on technology and the licensing and supply of Volkswagen products, giving the German-based manufacturer a foothold in North America's commercial vehicle market. But Navistar itself is to remain an independent company. ...Read the rest of this story

Right-sizing Your Fleet

Do you have the trucks you need?

When was the last time you sat down and evaluated whether or not you needed all the trucks you currently have in your fleet? Or if you have the right mix of trucks to efficiently complete all your deliveries?

If you are like most fleet owners, as long as the deliveries are being made, you probably assume that you have the right size fleet for your operation. However, it is very possible that you may have too many trucks in your fleet or the wrong mix of trucks and trailers.

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