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Obama Sets $2.4 Bln. in Electric-Vehicle Grants
from Transport Topics
 The Obama administration said that 48 projects will share $2.4 billion in federal grants to encourage development and use of hybrid and electric vehicles, Bloomberg reported.
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Cash-for-Clunkers Plan Heads to Senate Vote
from the Detroit Free Press
The U.S. Senate will vote on a $2-billion refill of the cash-for-clunkers incentive after agreeing to debate seven amendments that have little chance of approval.
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New Jobless Claims Drop More than Expected
from Yahoo! News
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking unemployment insurance fell last week, the government said, fresh evidence that layoffs are easing.
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Product Showcase:
SiteStar Lube Skid
 IMT's SiteStar® mobile lubrication unit provides complete lubrication services in the field. The lube skid features increased storage space, a manifold valve pumping system that provides cleaner plumbing and better fuel delivery, and polyethylene product tanks, which decrease truck weight, reduce the possibility of contamination and make tank replacement easier. More info
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Tax Credit Proposed for Truck APU Equipment
from the Examiner
Just after the Texas Legislature passed regulations this year to prevent truck drivers from idling engines while in sleeper berths, the U.S. House of Representatives will be considering a proposal that would provide federal tax credits of up to $3,000 for the purchase of idling reduction systems.
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Construction Spending Increases 0.3 Percent
from Transport Topics
Construction spending rose 0.3 percent in June, the Commerce Department said.
The increase followed a revised 0.8 percent drop in May.
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Big Companies and Utilities Ready to Plug into Electric Trucks
from USA TODAY
Taking a ride in a big electric-powered truck is a bit of a surreal experience. When truckers were zapped by sky-high diesel fuel prices last summer, a Missouri company saw an opportunity. Smith Electric Vehicles turned its technology to trucks.
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Ford Assessing Production Increase
from the Detroit Free Press
Spiking demand caused by the cash-for-clunkers program will make it more difficult for Ford Motor Co. to figure out how many cars to produce and of what kind, but that is a problem that the company is glad to have, Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth said. More
GM Tweaks 2010 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra for Improved Fuel Economy
from Truck Trend Magazine
In its continuing effort to green up its products, GM has turned to its full-size pickups: the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and its twin, the 2010 GMC Sierra. GM's efforts have wrung an extra mile per gallon out of each truck both in the city and on the highway, putting them at the top of their class in fuel economy. More
Factory Orders Improve in June
from Transport Topics
U.S. factory orders rose in June a third straight month, the Commerce Department said.
The 0.4 percent gain followed a revised 1.1 percent increase in May that was slightly below the 1.2 percent that had been originally reported.
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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
 ELSTON Traction Sanders are a convenient and effective way to improve your traction especially in icy conditions. Very useful when you need to drive before roads are sanded or salted or on roads that have areas where snow and ice remain. In addition, these sanders are an approved substitute for chains in some states. Available in three models that can be easily adapted to fit your tractor (truck tractor) or truck. 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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