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    Keynote speaker Reuben Sarkar

    Reuben Sarkar, Dept. Asst. Sec. for Transportation at US DOE to give Green Truck Summit keynote

    Feb. 11, 2016
    Sarkar supervises the Sustainable Transportation area of the office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) His keynote address will offer insights based on his extensive...
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    Expanded Work Truck Show educational slate covers all aspects of the work truck industry

    Nov. 11, 2015
    By selecting an educational package for either event, registrants can attend any Work Truck Show- or Green Truck Summit-related concurrent session The 2016 Work Truck Show will...
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    5 Considerations for contractors pursuing propane autogas

    Nov. 3, 2015
    Five considerations for contractors are: Finding the right vehicle option. Calculating cost of fuel. Account for other operating costs. Private vs. public infrastructure. Go green...
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    2016 commercial vehicles’ features focus on connectivity, safety, fuel economy

    Oct. 30, 2015
    The MY2016 Metris is the all-new mid-size commercial van from Mercedes-Benz. The 2016 Ram ProMaster City is Ram’s newest addition to its commercial vehicle lineup. The 2016 Chevrolet...
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    Weekly Product Gallery: Mercedes, GMC, ARE, Dodge, Mitsubishi-Fuso and WaterFurnace

    Oct. 27, 2015
    This week brings a collection of work vans from Mercedes, GMC, Dodge and Mitsubishi-Fuso, a new tonneau cover, and improvements to a popular line of geothermal heat pumps.
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    2015 Work trucks for contractors

    Nov. 7, 2014
    Let's take a look at 2015 truck models by: Ford Nissan Mercedes-Benz Chevrolet Ram
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    Out with the old, in with the new

    Nov. 1, 2012
    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...

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

    Aug. 31, 2012
    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...
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    THE TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRIC

    May 15, 2012
    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.
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    THE 2012 SIERRA HYBRID

    May 14, 2012
    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...