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  • Nov. 1, 2012
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    Out with the old, in with the new 2

    For the automotive industry, the fall season means new vehicle models arrive at dealerships across the nation. It’s time for contractors to see what the new trucks and vans have to offer. With 2013 models, automotive companies are offering contractors plenty of cargo space and low gas mileage, plus, there are a variety of alternative-fuel vehicles on the market too....More
  • Aug. 31, 2012
    Article

    Phipps’s Center for Sustainable Landscapes will have electric vehicle charging station 2

    PITTSBURGH., PA. —Hanlon Electric Company, electrical contractor for one of the world’s first certified “Living” buildings, is adding a fitting finishing touch to Phipps Conservatory’s Center for Sustainable Landscapes as plans are underway for Hanlon to install an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) on the site....More
  • May 15, 2012
    Article

    THE TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRIC 3

    THE TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRIC is an all-electric, zero-emissions fleet vehicle that can be recharged using either an available 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet....More
  • May 14, 2012
    Article

    THE 2012 SIERRA HYBRID 1

    THE 2012 SIERRA HYBRID is the only hybrid in the full-size pickup segment, delivering an estimated 23 MPG on the highway and 20 MPG in the city — a 23.5% improvement in overall fuel economy....More
  • Mar. 6, 2012
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    An all-electric vehicle for Precision Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric 6

    Since joining the staff of Contractor magazine, I have become the magazine’s automotive correspondent. It’s rather ironic since I grew up in the Metro-Detroit area, but never worked in the automotive industry or had much of anything to do with the automotive industry until moving to Chicago for an associate editor position with Contractor magazine. That’s when I started writing articles about vehicles for the contractor community....More
  • Mar. 1, 2012
    Article

    Trucks galore at the Chicago Auto Show 4

    CHICAGO — The Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 10-19, was an impressive event, showcasing many trucks and vans available to consumers and also to the contractor community....More
  • Mar. 1, 2011
    article
    Contractor

    Chicago Auto Show showcases vehicles for the trades too

    CHICAGO — This year, the Chicago Auto Show not only featured the latest cars and trucks for the consumer and concept cars for the car aficionado, the auto show also showcased commercial and fleet vehicles....More
  • Nov. 8, 2010
    article
    Contractor

    Say goodbye to gas guzzlers

    With constant roller-coaster gasoline prices at the pump and an increasing interest in being eco-conscious, many business owners and fleet managers want their employees to drive fuel-efficient vehicles or alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs)....More
  • May 17, 2010
    article
    Contractor

    Driving green

    As a way to cut fleet operating costs, contractors and fleet managers in a variety of construction industries, including HVAC and plumbing, continue to look for new and improved fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles and technologies that will help save money while being environmentally friendly....More
  • Jun. 1, 2009
    article
    Contractor

    Work Truck Show highlights vehicles, tools, technologies

    Chicago The Work Truck Show and National Truck Equipment Association Convention held here at McCormick Place in March, featured a variety of work trucks...More
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