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Gas gains market share: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America introduces its new gasoline-powered lineup

While much of the medium-duty market in the U.S. relies on diesel-powered trucks, gasoline engines are increasing in popularity, noted Justin Palmer, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. “They now hold about a 40% market share; so, the development of a gas-engine option for our customers was a no-brainer,”

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Justin Palmer named President and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (Fuso) has promoted Justin Palmer to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective Nov. 30. He replaces Jecka Glasman, who is leaving Fuso to return to Israel, her home country, for family reasons. Palmer has spent the last two years at Fuso as its director of business

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A reduction in gears: Inside electric truck transmissions

Rather than the typical 18-speed transmissions, electric trucks tend to use two-speed transmissions, with some using three or four. So why is that?

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Gallery: News and photos from Work Truck Show 2020

Fleet Equipment visited the 20th anniversary of the annual NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis to catch up on all the latest news and equipment from the medium-duty, vocational and construction segments. Check out photos and all the news from the show below. Cummins displayed its medium-duty B6.7 and L9 engines, both of which will

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What is the electric truck impact on tire design? Penske, ATD pilot program aims to find out

Penske Truck Leasing and American Tire Distributors (ATD), an independent supplier of tires to the replacement tire market, have teamed up to introduce Daimler’s Fuso eCanter electric truck to Southern California tire dealers in Santa Fe Springs.

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Birmingham Freightliner becomes authorized Fuso dealership

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.’s (MFTA) newest Fuso sales, service and parts center is in Birmingham Freightliner in Birmingham, Alabama. This marks the third Fuso franchise for Birmingham Freightliner’s parent company, Peach State Truck Centers.

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Actively reducing risk: Taking stock of the safety systems available for medium-duty trucks

In medium-duty commercial operations, safety systems are becoming more important and prevalent as fleets seek to reduce the risk of their trucks being involved in accidents, to improve the safety of drivers and to potentially lower insurance costs.

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Penske Truck Leasing adds Fuso eCanter electric trucks to its fleet

Penske Truck Leasing is adding four Fuso eCanter battery-electric work trucks to its fleets. Penske will initially take delivery of four Fuso eCanter battery-electric work trucks for use in California. The company has also partnered with Fuso’s parent company, Daimler Trucks North America, to test other electric vehicles including the Freightliner eM2 and eCascadia. “We’re pleased

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Mitsubishi Fuso announces new FE180 gas Class 5 truck, provides electric eCanter update

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has announced the launch of a new Class 5 gasoline-powered truck, the FE180 Gas. Calling gas trucks the ”new standard for the medium-duty market,” Bill Lyons, vice president of sales and operations for MFTA, said that “as gasoline-powered trucks continue to increase in popularity in the Class 3 and 4

Watch: Electric truck test drive—Freightliner eCascadia

At a press event prior to CES, Daimler Trucks North America put editors behind the wheels of its electric vehicle lineup, including the Class 8 eCascadia truck, EM2 medium-duty truck, Fuso eCanter Class 4 truck and Thomas Built Bus electric school bus. Check out this test drive of the Class 8 Freightliner eCascadia electric truck.

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