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GM Preps for Rebirth as Leaner Company, Readies Package for Wagoner
from Detroit Free Press
 General Motors Corp. is rushing to prepare for its rebirth late this week as a company largely owned by the U.S. government. While a government lawyer has said the deal to sell GM's good assets to create a new GM could close immediately after the judge's approval goes into effect at noon Thursday, officials in Detroit expect the new company to emerge no sooner than Friday, people familiar with the planning said.
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Fewer than Expected File for Unemployment
from CNN
The number of Americans filing initial unemployment claims fell sharply last week, while those filing ongoing claims rose to another all-time high, according to government data recently released.
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Preliminary Heavy Truck Orders Up For First Time in Three Months
from Trailer Body Builders
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEMs totaling 8,101 units in June, an increase of 9.7 percent from May 2009 and the first improvement in three months.
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Product Showcase:
CAS35WG
 The IMT CAS35WG (Compressed Air System 35 CFM Welder/Generator) is a compact, hydraulic compressor/welder/generator designed to increase productivity and decrease vehicle weight. Designed to mount on top of the service body’s left-front side pack, it saves space, allowing truck operators to enjoy more payload capacity on their mechanics trucks. More info
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Eaton Combines Auto, Truck Units
from Transport Topics
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said it is combining its auto and truck groups into one operating unit. Eaton said the new organization will be known as the vehicle group and will be led by Joseph Palchak, current president of its automotive group.
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Retrofitting Existing Transit and Fleet Vehicles Should Not Be Overlooked
from PR Newswire
Local municipalities and government agencies throughout the country are facing multi-million dollar decisions about their vehicle fleets that could impact their communities for years to come. While buying new hybrid vehicles might seem like a simple way to ensure a fuel efficient fleet, the question of what becomes of the existing vehicles remains. Retrofitting offers an environmentally friendly solution that increases the value of existing fleet vehicles by significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.
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Freightliner Unveils Natural Gas Truck
from Transport Topics
Freightliner Trucks has introduced its first natural gas-powered truck, the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 NG, the company said. More
DOE Boosts Fuel Price Outlook
from Transport Topics
The Energy Department Tuesday boosted its price forecasts for diesel, gasoline and crude oil for this year and 2010. Diesel will average $2.46 this year and $2.79 next year, DOE said in its monthly short-term energy outlook, a slight increase from its prediction last month. Trucking’s main fuel averaged $3.80 last year, peaking last July at a record $4.764 a gallon.
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Product Showcase:
SoundOff Signal
 New 4" Round RD Series Stop/Tail/Turn LED signal lights are attractively priced for truck & trailer fleets to take advantage of low amp draw, reliability, better performance and reduced maintenance costs. Innovative optics design provides a wider angle of light resulting in greater side visibility. Light fits into common 4" round body cutouts. More info
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Product Showcase:
Elston Manufacturing
 Our nose mount (LC) heaters provide convenient, reliable protection from low temperatures for your cargo. These heaters push heat throughout the trailer with an attractive forced-air design optimized for safety, economy, and ease of maintenance. An optional 110V standby power supply is available to run the heater off of shore power. More info
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Vanair is the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders and multi-drive systems.
www.vanair.com
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