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All-new Bose Ride Seat is music to over-the-road truckers’ ride and drive

Thursday, April 29, 2010

“Truckin” may recall memorable moments from the 1970 Grateful Dead song, CB radios or perhaps the infamous 1968 Robert Crumb smiling cartoon character that leans back with his foot outstretched and a thumb up in the air. To the folks behind the wheel, it’s said to be a job that lives deep in their soul. For many, the travails of trucking reverberate – literally – in the vertebrae of the driver in the cab, often taking the bumps in the road wherever they go, suffering from what’s known as “whole body vibration”.

Staples delivers with its first all-electric truck at AltWheels

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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The Staples fleet had experimented with a diesel hybrid delivery truck, but this year, they unveiled an all electric delivery vehicle. Built by Smith Electric Vehicles, this delivery truck will have no emissions and lower cost of fueling: $.12/mile vs. $.40+/mile.

GM will discontinue medium-duty Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick

Monday, June 8, 2009

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GM will discontinue medium-duty Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick

General Motors announced today that will will cease production of its medium-duty truck operations as of July 31st, 2009. After trying to find a buyer for the business and Kodiak/Topkick models- the company has decided to just call it quits.

Ford Transit Connect brings european practicality to commercial vehicle market

Friday, June 5, 2009

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Consider this more a preview than a review because only part of a day was spent with the Ford Transit Connect. But if my first impressions are correct (and they usually are with automobiles) this little commercial truck that has been on sale in Europe since 2002 could be quite a hit in the United States.