Recently added articles from Diesel Progress North American Edition:

One way out.(TOP DEAD CENTER)

Jul 01, 2008; Osenga, Mike ... If you had stood up anytime in the last decade and said, "By the end of 2009 Caterpillar will be out of the truck engine business!" you would have been hooted down and chased from the room in shame and embarrassment. Maybe a few of the more thoughtful industry observers, who ...

Periods of hot weather are no time to be idle.(STREET SMARTS)

Jul 01, 2008; Winsor, Jim ... We all like our personal vehicles cool on a hot day. And sometimes to keep our cool, we idle our engines. Now translate this to trucking and the scope of the problem becomes evident. And if you are a trucking fleet or owner-operator, what is your policy on idling? Do you even have one? ...

Sensing technologies go green/save green.(SENSORS)(Column)

Jul 01, 2008; Smith, Steve ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Going "green" is like the old Rodney Dangerfield story: "When I was a kid I got no respect. I was lost on the beach and the cop helped me look for my parents, I said, 'Do you think we'll find them?' He said, 'I don't know, kid--there's so many places they ...

Dateline.(Calendar)

Jul 01, 2008 ... AUGUST * Aug 4-7 Diesel Engine-Efficiency & Emissions Research (DEER) Conference-Hyatt Regency Dearborn Hotel Dearborn, MI U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Tel: (800) 608 7141 E-mail: deer2008@doeevents.com ...

Rental equipment facing some tough times ahead.(TREND LINES)

Jul 01, 2008; Yengst, Charles R. ... A year ago, I talked about the rental equipment industry and made various observations concerning the maturity of the industry since 2003 and how business looked for the next few years. While I was aware of the bad housing situation then, I had not yet seen the devastation the banking ...

An ending--and a new beginning: Caterpillar-Navistar truck alliance effectively closes down Cat's truck engine business, but will result in new line of Cat-branded work trucks.(INDUSTRY NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Cover story)(Company overview)

Jul 01, 2008; Brezonick, Mike ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] June 12, 2008, will go down in history as the day an era ended for Caterpillar. And also as the day another one began. On that day, following months of speculation and rumor, Caterpillar and Navistar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ...

Cat-Navistar FAQ.

Jul 01, 2008 ... What does the announcement of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Caterpillar and Navistar mean? Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions. Q. Does this announcement mean Caterpillar is out of the on-highway truck business? A. Yes and no ....

For the record ... Significant statements concerning the alliance between Caterpillar and Navistar from some of the principle involved.(INDUSTRY NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Correction notice)

Jul 01, 2008 ... "We are pleased to be matching the formidable talents and technology leadership of two industry leaders to serve an expanding base of engine, truck and equipment customers worldwide. As the world leader in construction equipment and diesel engines, Caterpillar is now positioning itself for ...

Changes in Columbus: Loughrey's retirement announcement sparks executive changes at Cummins.(INDUSTRY NEWS)

Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The changing of the guard has begun for Cummins Inc. The Columbus, Ind., company, which is coming off four consecutive years of record sales and revenues, recently announced several changes to its management structure, which appear to clear up succession ...

Cummins, Navistar extend engine supply agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)

Jul 01, 2008 ... In the shadow of the Cat, Navistar announcement; Cummins and Navistar have announced that they have extended their engine supply agreement for Class 8 on-highway diesel engines through 2013. The agreement provides for the ongoing supply of Cummins ISL, ISM and ISX engines for use in ...

Mack "Titans" its grip on heavy haul markets: featuring the new 16 L diesel, Titan is most powerful truck in company's storied history.(TRUCKS)

Jul 01, 2008; Cameron, Ian ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In an impressive double launch, Mack Trucks has introduced the most powerful truck in its long history, and it is, not surprisingly, equipped with the most powerful engine the company has ever offered. The 108-year-old manufacturer said its new Titan ...

Fuel prices upping the ante: skyrocketing diesel costs, new CARB regulations fueling the drive to adopt anti-idling technologies.(IDLING UPDATE)

Jul 01, 2008; Geske, Dawn M. ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Initially the drive to reduce idling in the on-highway trucking industry was spurred by the desire to reduce petroleum dependence and limit exhaust emissions, especially in air quality non-attainment areas. Now, with today's diesel fuel prices reaching $4, ...

Poclain moves into on-highway hydraulics.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)

Jul 01, 2008 ... Known primarily for its off-highway mobile hydraulics, Poclain is now venturing into the North America on-highway markets with two new hydraulic products targeted primarily for vocational truck applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Poclain Hydraulics Inc., the ...

A new natural in trucking: Sterling's first natural gas-powered Class 7/8 truck; savings up to $6000 in fuel and operating costs annually.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)

Jul 01, 2008; Geske, Dawn M. ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In recent months the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach have enacted stricter emissions requirements on trucks entering and leaving the ports. Local municipalities are also trending toward lower emissions vehicles for bus, delivery and refuse ...

New CEO For JCB.(DIESEL HR)

Jul 01, 2008 ... JCB has announced that John Patterson is to be succeeded as CEO by Chief Operating Officer Matthew Taylor. Patterson continues as chairman and CEO of JCB Inc., based in Savannah, Ga., and will focus on JCB's American business. He will remain on the main JCB Board as a director. Taylor ...

President retires from Doosan Infracore Portable Power.(DIESEL HR)(retirement of Lawrence Silber)(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2008 ... After 30 years of service, Lawrence Silber, president of Doosan Infracore Portable Power, announced his retirement. Silber began his career with Ingersoll Rand as a sales trainee in the professional tools group. From there, he moved into various marketing and ...

New CFO at Deutz.(DIESEL HR)

Jul 01, 2008 ... Christian Krupp was appointed as chief financial officer and executive vice president of Deutz Corp. His predecessor, Michael ...

Nielsen named president, Terex Materials Processing & Mining.(DIESEL HR)

Jul 01, 2008 ... Eric A. Nielsen has been named president, Terex Materials Processing & Mining. He reports to Terex President and Chief Operating Officer Thomas J. Riordan. Nielsen, 48, joins Terex from Volvo Construction Equipment, where he served as president and CEO, Volvo ...

Harco: Dr. Juan G. Andrade.(DIESEL HR)(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2008 ... HARCO: Dr. Juan G. Andrade to Harco Manufacturing sales and marketing team. Andrade's responsibility will be to develop the Latin American market and the technical development of new products in exhaust emissions ...

Stone: Larry Strickler.(DIESEL HR)

Jul 01, 2008 ... STONE: Larry Strickler has been named district manager of Arizona, California, Nevada and Hawaii for Stone Construction Equipment Inc. He will be responsible for serving the needs of equipment dealers ...