Ford finds reliability with fuel cells
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ford finds reliability with fuel cells (Fleet Owner)"Ford Motor Co. research into the use of fuel cell propulsion systems – fueled by hydrogen gas – to power a range of vehicles finds that technology withstands real-world usage far better than expected."
Other trucking industry headlines from Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008:
Fleet Owner
Arvin Meritor opens new axle plant
Tire panel to tackle fuel economy
Celadon to assist Priority with loads
GE’s my.FleetOffice launches
SmartScale now available for mechanical suspensions
Refrigerated Transporter
U.K. supermarket uses biomethane-fueled truck
Maple Leaf Foods expands voluntary product recall
Trailer/Body Builders
ArvinMeritor Dedicates Facility in Monterrey, Mexico
Volvo’s Deliveries Up 2% in July
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Falls 0.3% in July
Blogs
The eagle rises (Trucks At Work)
"It’s no wonder that precision, discipline, attention to detail, and resilience are deeply ingrained in Don Turkelson, as he served in the U.S. Army for 28 years – 21 on active duty and seven in the reserves – retiring at the rank of Lt. Colonel."
Other stories
Volvo’s North American Sales Drop 2% (Transport Topics)
Volvo AB said deliveries by its four truck brands rose 2% worldwide in July, and fell by 2% in North America, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
ATA Tonnage Index Falls in July (Truckinginfo.com)
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.3 percent in July, marking the first month-to-month drop since April.
Celadon Group to assist Priority Transportation (Commercial Carrier Journal)
Celadon Group Inc. announced Tuesday, Aug. 26, that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed a receivables collection and equipment marshalling agreement with Priority Transportation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Priority America.
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