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Kawasaki – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, is unveiling three, fully restored historical trucks. Meticulously refurbished to their original conditions and drivable, the 2nd-generation Canter T91A (1970 model), 2nd-generation Canter T95AD (1970 model) and 3rd-generation Canter T210C (1975 model) will appear at various media, customer, employee and public events in the coming months and years.

“These restored vehicles show Mitsubishi Fuso’s legacy of technological innovation which continues today with our focus on highly efficient, environmentally-friendly trucks and buses,” said Prof. Dr. Eike Boehm, MFTBC Vice President of Product Engineering. “These trucks surely provided a long service life to their customers, and now they will live on as strong examples of Mitsubishi Fuso’s product heritage.”

According to Prof. Dr. Boehm, the three vehicles are the first achievements of a larger “Fuso Historical Vehicle Restoration Project,” which started in April 2008. The aim is to restore 15 Mitsubishi Fuso historical vehicles in total including four heavy-duty trucks, five medium-duty trucks, five light-duty trucks, and one light-duty bus.

The purposes of this project are to convey Mitsubishi Fuso’s history, to enhance pride about the company’s products and to learn restoration skills.

The restoration project team, led by Prof. Dr. Boehm, consists of about 30 volunteers mainly from MFTBC’s R&D and Testing departments. The volunteers gather on weekends and holidays to work on restoring the vehicles at MFTBC’s Kitsuregawa Proving Ground in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, and at the company’s Kawasaki, Japan, Plant.

Source: http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/press/100827/100827.html

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A research project will be conducted this week in Linz, Austria, to discover what the ideal interaction between people and humanoid robots ought to be in the future, Honda R&D and Ars Electronica Futurelab announced. The research, the first of its kind in Europe, will involve members of the public directly interacting with ASIMO, Honda’s humanoid robot.

The findings from this and similar research around the world will be integrated into the functionality of future versions ASIMO. It will also help realise a humanoid robot that can interact effortlessly with people in a living environment and take on some the tasks that would help make people’s lives easier.

For nearly a quarter of a century Honda has made significant progress towards this goal. The latest generation of this research is Honda’s ASIMO, widely regarded as the most advanced humanoid robot. ASIMO, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility, features functionality including high-level mobility and an ability to give and receive objects.

Satoshi Shigemi, Large Project Leader of ASIMO development, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., said:

“This is an exciting collaboration for us with Ars Electronica Futurelab, which has a long history of investigating human-machine interaction and design. It is a significant milestone in our development of ASIMO and an important piece of human-robot interaction research to examine the diverse levels of robot acceptance and interaction around the world. We’ve already held research in Japan and in time we will conduct similar research in different cultures and different parts of the world.”

Source: http://world.honda.com/news/2010/c100901Human-Robot-interaction/index.html

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner Trucks today announced its booth line-up and schedule for the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Aug. 26-28, 2010.

The Freightliner Trucks booth (#12113) will feature the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) truck, a custom Cascadia® designed to honor America’s veterans; a tricked-out Coronado® and a tricked-out Cascadia created by the Chrome Shop Mafia; and Gina Angsten’s personalized Slice of Life truck, a 2010 Cascadia equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD15™ engine featuring BlueTec® emissions technology.

Slice of Life: Reloaded participants Henry Albert, Gina Angsten, Kurt Grote and Dick McCorkle will be on hand in the Freightliner Trucks booth to provide an overview and answer questions about their experiences about the program.

“GATS attendees will find some of our industry’s latest and most innovative offerings in the Freightliner Trucks booth,” said Melissa Clausen, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. “Freightliner Trucks is dedicated to providing small fleets and owner-operators with the best products and services to help them run smart.”

Additional special appearances and events taking place at GATS include:
Freightliner Trucks is co-sponsoring the Partners in Business seminar which will take place on Friday, Aug. 27, from 2–4 p.m. in Room D222. Partners in Business provides owner-operators with strategies for running a successful business.

Show attendees can also view Henry Albert, Kurt Grote and Dick McCorkle’s customized Slice of Life Freightliner trucks in the Custom Rigs Pride and Polish Truck Beauty Competition.

Benjamin Smith, manager, product strategy for Freightliner Trucks, will participate in a panel discussion on “Future Truck and Trailer Technology” on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at 11 a.m., in Ballroom C.

Source: http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/inside-freightliner/news/news-detail.aspx?id=1027

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Dayton, Ohio - 40 joint venture with General Motors for Isuzu DMAX and 60 company, EDT on August 20, celebrated the 10th anniversary of award-winning production of diesel engines.

At a ceremony attended by regional leaders and government, DMAX officials, the company announced that it has produced a total of 1.2 million engines since July 2000. DMAX is a large pickup truck, “Chevrolet Silverado” and “GMC · Sierra,” full-size van, “Chevrolet Express” and “GMC · Savannah” has been awarded with a diesel engine “Dyuramakkusu” exclusive manufacturer There.

Mi shiny DMAX CEO Maho which is “more than 10 years in the history of our company has become a success story Dyuramakkusudizeruenjin now proud owners of the world Dyuramakkusu Royal has. quality, acclaimed in the process of heavy-duty truck market leader in terms of reliability and durability, proud of the role we played, “he said.

Recently, a new type 2011 equipped with Dyuramakkusu “Chevrolet Silverado” 3 / 4 ton pickups and large, “Sierra” is a one-ton large pickup, PickupTrucks.com pickup truck trial “2010 Heavy-Duty Shootout” in, the review committee consisting of experts selected the best car.

DMAX company the same day, also announced that the extensive environmental commitment-free facility of its landfill waste by the facility on October 1. GM is manufacturing waste recycling, owns 69 facilities around the world to convert or re-use of energy, DMAX will be join the ranks of its facilities. Be sent to landfill waste caused by factory work is not normal.

Mi shine CEO said, “Many manufacturing plants that together produce waste products, DMAX produced in factories, and only a small diesel engine exhaust. Waste produced in our factory are all be recycled or reused in any way, “he said.

In 2008, GM has announced intention to landfill waste-free facilities to the end of 2010 half of the world held its manufacturing facilities. Currently, work is ongoing to 95%.

Source: http://www.gmjapan.co.jp/newsrelease/detail/9048/

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Model Year Detroit 3500HD Shieradenari 16th -2011, PickupTrucks.com pickup truck trial “Heavy-Duty Shootout” in the category of one-ton diesel, Ford in 2010 and 2011 F-Dodge 350 Ram 3500 exceeded the results, was selected as the best car.

PickupTrucks.com founder, Mike Levine said, “The study also led Shieradenari bear lasting all day, good looks, comfort can drive on public roads. This amazing track performance comparison test of six and four of the top, but the remaining two had good results, “he said.

Shieradenari 3500HD is the brake performance test and a quarter mile acceleration test at no load when loading, loading at 07% gradient hill-climbing test, 16% gradient hill-climbing test at the loading test, fuel efficiency, ride - was tested and usability testing.

GMC marketing director, Lisa Hutchinson, “We, as well as performance, with high functionality and superior style, has been committed to providing our customers with the best large pickup truck market. This time could not be honored, GMC Sierra HD New employees believe that all effort has been devoted to developing “he said.

The GMC, Sierra HD Denali set of first-grade class, 3500HD and 2500HD sold as Shieradenari. Shieradenari the four distinctive chrome grill the combined circular inlet, the same color as car bumpers, chrome door handles to equip. Are well decorated throughout with chrome accents Another 17-inch (Durie), 18 inches, has adopted a 20-inch polished forged aluminum wheels.

Source: http://www.gmjapan.co.jp/newsrelease/detail/9043/

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Detroit Shiboreshirubarado -2011 Model Year 2500 October 16, Pickuptrucks.com trial pickup truck “2010 Heavy-Duty Shootout” in three popular / department was selected as the best diesel cars four tons.
Type Shiboreshirubarado 2011 2500, the new Duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission equipped models made.

Pickuptrucks.com editor, Mike Levine, “Shiboreshirubarado 2500, the Duramax diesel engine powerful and redesigned frame and suspension, with excellent fuel economy, Ford and Dodge Ram truck showed better performance.” he said.

In this trial, the entry for pick-up trucks, hill-climbing test and accelerated test at non-towing driving time, mileage performance tests were conducted usability tests and subjective evaluation of ride quality.

Chevrolet marketing director, Mary Lawler, “The new Silverado HD has had a conviction from the day it was released. Is subject to an assessment of such a prestigious site in the area are very pleased pickup truck,” he said.

Source: http://www.gmjapan.co.jp/newsrelease/detail/9044/

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Launched in April, the ‘Kubota On Tour’ (KOT) Vehicle will be the centerpiece of the Kubota Canada display at the 2010 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. This year marks Kubota Corporation’s 120 year anniversary in Japan since the company’s founder, Gunshiro Kubota, began his business in 1890.

Always trying to have something innovative and new for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, visitors can experience KOT with its interactive, touch screen electronic displays while watching product videos via digital projection and exploring the Kubota information counter and store. For Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, the KOT vehicle will showcase murals portraying Kubota’s history in celebration of their milestone anniversary.

“We look forward to also celebrating in 2010 our 16 year partnership with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show,” says John Gilliland, Kubota Canada Ltd. National Marketing Manager.

Kubota Canada is the Official Tractor Supplier in the Olympia Dairy Innovation Centre as well as the long-standing Official RTV Supplier at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Before reaching Woodstock in September, the KOT vehicle will drive across Canada for special events and Kubota dealer training.

Source: http://www.kubota.ca/en/content.aspx?type=News

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BATTLE LAKE, Minn. – It’s not often that you’ll hear a truck dealer say “wait.” But, that’s just what Lavel Larson, an owner-operator from Battle Lake, Minn., heard when he visited his dealer to buy a new truck.

Larson, who is leased to Valley Express and makes runs to California and the West Coast, was operating a Kenworth T2000 with close to a million miles under the hood. “It was time for a trade-in,” Larson said. “I bought the T2000 back in 2003 and really liked the extra space it offered, and was happy with the performance and fuel economy. I was ready to buy another.”

“As a salesman, you certainly want to get a truck sale, but I knew if Lavel waited for the new Kenworth T700 to come out, he’d be more than happy. He’d be ecstatic,” said Joel Hought, a salesman with Wallwork Kenworth – Fargo.

“Joel said the new Kenworth T700 offered more room, better amenities and new technology. What he told me and showed me, sold me,” said Larson. “But he didn’t need to sell me on durability and reliability of the T700 – with all the years driving a Kenworth, I knew what I was getting – a quality vehicle.”

Thus, Larson became the first owner-operator to buy the aerodynamic Kenworth T700. According to Larson, things have gone smoothly and the transition to a new 2010 engine – a 500-hp Cummins ISX15 driven through an automated transmission – has been a non-issue as well. “I welcome new technology and had no qualms about buying a truck with the new engine,” Larson said. “Having to use DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) isn’t a big deal either.”

Thus far, fuel mileage is exceeding that of his previous truck, “and it will only get better through the break-in period,” Larson said. “And the room, quietness and storage in the T700 are terrific. It was good in my last truck, but this is even better.”

Source: http://www.kenworth.com/6100_pre_mor.asp?file=2597

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KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company now offers the Takata SafeTraK 3 lane departure warning system as an option for the Kenworth T700.

The system combines an interior, windshield-mounted video camera with vision software to help promote enhanced driver awareness and attention to turn signal usage by sending audio alert notifications of inadvertent lane departures to the driver.

Takata SafeTraK 3, which is compatible with the standard J1939 wiring system, fully integrates camera, optics, processor and power supply into a compact unit. Kenworth factory installation includes the unit, wiring harness, two headliner-mounted speakers, dash-mounted rocker switch and system status lamp, and driver’s guide for the glove box. A pre-wire option is also available.

Takata SafeTraK 3 must be specified with an EPA 2007 or EPA 2010 engine and Kenworth’s optional curved, one-piece windshield. The system also is available as an option for the Kenworth T660 and Kenworth T800.

The Kenworth T700, which targets over the road and team driver operations, offers a spacious wide-cab and 75-inch AERODYNE® sleeper with soaring 8-foot cathedral ceiling, best in class forward lighting, and excellent serviceability features. The new truck provides low operating cost and high productivity, outstanding driver comfort, advanced technology, and excellent resale value. The Kenworth T700 has the lowest aerodynamic drag of any Kenworth truck in company history and earned Environmental Protection Agency SmartWaySM program certification. The T700 may be ordered with either the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX engine or 15-liter Cummins ISX15 engine.

Source: http://www.kenworth.com/6100_pre_mor.asp?file=2596

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ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.5 percent in July, although June’s reduction was revised from 1.4 percent to 1.6 percent. The latest improvement raised the SA index from 108.3 (2000=100) in June to 110 in July.

The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by the fleets before any seasonal adjustment, equaled 109.9 in July, down 5 percent from the previous month.

Compared with July 2009, SA tonnage climbed 7.4 percent, which matched June’s increase and was the eighth consecutive year-over-year gain. Year-to-date, tonnage is up 6.7 percent compared with the same period in 2009.

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said that July’s data didn’t change his outlook for subdued tonnage growth in the months ahead, stating, “The economy is slowing and truck freight tonnage has essentially gone sideways since April 2010.” Nevertheless, Costello believes that tonnage will post moderate gains, on average, for the second half of the year. “After accounting for the reduction in supply over the last few years, even small gains in tonnage will have a larger impact on the industry than in past.”

Note on the impact of trucking company failures on the index: Each month, ATA asks its membership the amount of tonnage each carrier hauled, including all types of freight. The indexes are calculated based on those responses. The sample includes an array of trucking companies, ranging from small fleets to multi-billion dollar carriers. When a company in the sample fails, we include its final month of operation and zero it out for the following month, with the assumption that the remaining carriers pick up that freight. As a result, it is close to a net wash and does not end up in a false increase. Nevertheless, some carriers are picking up freight from failures, and it may have boosted the index. Due to our correction mentioned above, however, it should be limited.

Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 68 percent of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 8.8 billion tons of freight in 2009. Motor carriers collected $544.4 billion, or 81.9 percent of total revenue earned by all transport modes.

Source: http://www.truckline.com/pages/article.aspx?id=780/{8E1C7279-ED27-4C03-B189-CEEEE26BBB12}

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