2011 NTEA Work Truck Show round-up
Mitsubishi Fuso unveils 2012 Canter FE/FG Series trucks; Hino introduces new Class 4 and 5 COE with hybrid option; All-new Class 8 Western Star 4700 introduced; Navistar debuts International TerraStar 4×4; Spartan Motor to assemble Isuzu N-Series gasoline trucks; Roush CleanTech launches Ford F-450/550 propane Autogas Fuel System; and Ram Truck brand new for 2011.
Mitsubishi Fuso unveils 2012 Canter FE/FG Series trucks
The line includes standard chassis designs for Class 3 through Class 5 – the Canter FE125, Canter FE160 and Canter FE180 – but also extends to a 7-passenger crew cab model, the Canter FE160CC, and the only 4-wheel-drive medium-duty cabover in the industry, the FG4x4.
Advanced powertrain in new Mitsubishi Fuso Class 3-5 trucks
The new powertrain is expected to increase fuel economy well over 10% compared to the previous-generation Mitsubishi Fuso 4M50 engine. In addition to the 4P10 engine, the powertrain also features a Duonic transmission and BlueTec emissions technology.
Hulett Environmental Services’ trucks offer correct capacity, reliability
Trucks with the correct capacity and reliability help Hulett Environmental Services provide the best service.
Mitsubishi Fuso Celebrates Silver Anniversary in North America
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America marked its 25th anniversary in North America in September. The company first opened its doors Sept. 10, 1985, in Logan Township, N.J. It sold 89 trucks and enlisted 41 new dealers in 1986. In 2010, Mitsubishi Fuso delivered its 100,000th truck in North America.
Lowering fleet costs of ownership
Spec, operate and maintain light- and medium-duty vehicles correctly from the start to deliver the lowest cost of ownership.
NTEA and MATS roundup
Two of the industry’s largest truck shows took place recently, the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. We take a look at all of the new equipment on display at each show.
Medium-duty, big business potential in 2015
In the vocational markets, activity is strong across the board and retail sales of construction trucks continue to grow for just about every application. “Last year the industry sold more than double the number of construction units than it did in 2009,” explained Anthony Gansle, Peterbilt marketing manager, on-highway product. “There’s been significant year-over-year growth
The future is now
As this year draws to an end, let’s talk about the future.