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Jan. 26, 2017 |
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The Work Truck Show� and Green Truck Summit
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Green Truck Summit keynote speaker
Dr. Wilfried Achenbach, senior vice president of engineering and technology for Daimler Trucks North America, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2017 Green Truck Summit on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Learn more.
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GTA is moving the industry forward by offering vital resources to members on technologies to increase sustainability and efficiency. We encourage you to recommend GTA membership to other organizations committed to the green truck industry.
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Attention GTA main member contacts: 2017-2018 Board of Governors election opens tomorrow
Main member contacts will be able to vote electronically for the 2017-2018 Green Truck Association (GTA) Board of Governors starting Friday, Jan. 27. You will receive a direct link to vote when the election opens. View candidate profiles.
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Four things you should know about renewable diesel
Lately there has been a fair amount of buzz about renewable diesel, an emerging diesel fuel alternative also known as "green diesel." When a new technology like this first hits the market, many people want to know what exactly the new product is, who can use it, where they can find some, and how it fits into the overall alternative fuels picture. Full story
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Fleets' use of alternative fuels continues to increase
It is clear that growth in the use of alternative fuel and electric vehicles by fleets continues to expand. At the same time, an ongoing concern about the availability of a fueling and charging infrastructure is still giving some fleets a reason to hold off on deploying the latest offerings from a range of manufacturers. Full story
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Ford launches test of electric commercial van
Ford Motor Company will begin testing a fleet of 20 plug-in hybrid vans in partnership with commercial fleets serving London as part of the British capital's efforts to lower vehicle emissions in its crowded center. Full story
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EPA maintains fuel economy standards through 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will maintain the current greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and light trucks from model years 2022 to 2025, according to Gina McCarthy, the agency's administrator. Full story
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Ford and Isuzu to demonstrate the latest in lightweight commercial vehicles
To promote the use of work truck fuel savings through lightweighting and productivity technology, GTA and its Lightweight Technology Council, as part of NTEA, are showcasing products and equipment, as well as educating the work truck industry at The Work Truck Show � 2017.
The Lightweight and Advanced Technology Demo Trucks Display (March 15-17, 2017, at the Indiana Convention Center) will highlight components and technology of participating companies that result in fuel and emissions savings. Learn more.
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Experience the latest advanced technologies and alternative fuel applications
The industry's latest advanced technologies and alternative fuel applications will be showcased during The Work Truck Show Ride-and-Drive. Meet key suppliers, learn about innovative clean vehicle solutions and test-drive or ride in the newest trucks. Participation is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis to all WTS attendees.
The Work Truck Show Ride-and-Drive is sponsored by Hino Trucks (Booth 4139).
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