Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from July 2004

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from July 2004

Can you feel the love?(Topdeadcenter)
July 1, 2004... Has the sun come up in the west? Are the Brewers better than the Yankees? Things are suddenly very out of whack. The way the political process is supposed to work is that the environmental lobby hugs trees, tells business how bad it is and...

Idling truck engines: a no-win situation.(street smarts)
July 1, 2004... Idling diesel truck and bus engines are in the limelight these days and rightfully so. With the high cost of diesel fuel, you would think economics would be a sufficient incentive to shut down truck engines when they're not really needed. Well,...

Johnson Matthey.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Johnson Matthey's Environmental Catalysts and Technologies (ECT) group announced that its Continuously Regenerating Technology (CRT) particulate filter has been reinstated as a Level 3-verified diesel emission control device by the California...

Diesel Technology Forum.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... In an effort to expand diesel retrofits as a cost effective emissions reduction technology, the Diesel Technology Forum has launched a Clean Diesel Retrofit Tool Kit, a comprehensive guide for state transportation officials and metropolitan...

Hydrogenics Corp.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(contracts with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Hydrogenics Corp. said it is working with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC to develop a hydrogen energy station for stationary power generation and transportation fuel applications. Hydrogenics will provide engineering and product-related...

Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Hydrogenics also announced it has sold and delivered a HyPM 10 power module to Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide in support of Quantum's contract with the U.S. Army TARDEC-NAC (National Automotive Center) to develop and demonstrate a...

Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(diesel retrofit emission control system verified by Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) announced that it has received verification from the EPA for the performance of its new diesel retrofit emission control system. The system, developed in conjunction with PUREarth Inc., a wholly owned...

Cummins Westport.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(contracts with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Cummins Westport said it has received an engine order for 150 C Gas Plus engines for buses for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro). The order also includes an option for an additional 600 units. The CWI natural gas engines...

Alternative Fuel Systems.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(contracts with Iranian Heavy Diesel Engine Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Alternative Fuel Systems said it has accepted contracts valued at $547,500 with the Iranian Heavy Diesel Engine Manufacturing Co. to design and build equipment to allow a 3.3 MW diesel generator set to run on a mixture of natural gas and diesel...

dateline.(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... September * Sept 24-26 2004 International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo, Kentucky Exposition Center. Louisville, KY; Sellers Exposition. 222 Pearl Street, Suite 300, New Albany, IN 47150. Tel: (812) 949-9200. Fax: (812)...

ArvinMeritor, Gillig to collaborate on emissions technologies for buses.(industry news)
July 1, 2004... In an effort to speed the integration of advanced emissions control technologies into real world applications, ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business and Gillig Corp., one of North America's largest producers of transit buses, have...

The backhoe loader market comes alive two ways.(trendlines)
July 1, 2004... Over the past five years, sales of standard backhoe loaders have taken a nose dive. Back in the wild, woolly days of the '90s, sales of these machines were in the range of 32,000 units annually and had been growing for a number of years. After...

Ford expands commercial line with new LCF truck.(medium-duty trucks)(Ford Motor Co.)(low cab forward truck )
July 1, 2004... Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., has introduced a low cab forward (LCF) truck to its commercial vehicle family. Configured for Class 4 and 5, the truck features three GVWRs--16,000, 17,999 and 19,500 lb.--for pickup and delivery, towing and...

No time to idle: spurred on by emissions, fuel economy, regulatory concerns, trucking industry pursuing ways to reduce idling.(industry news)
July 1, 2004... Heightened by recommendations from government, record high crude oil prices and environmental concerns, the reduction in truck idling is becoming a significant target in efforts to reduce fuel consumption and emissions from heavy-duty trucks....

GM delivers nation's largest hybrid bus fleet.(industry news)
July 1, 2004... What is considered to be the largest order of hybrid buses in history has begun service in King Country, Wash., near Seattle. GM first announced the King County purchase in October 2003, when it unveiled its plans to equip the 60 It. New Flyer...

"Long Haul" alternator for commercial trucks.(accessory products)
July 1, 2004... Robert Bosch Corp. has developed a new alternator for Class 4 through Class 8 medium-and heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. The new Ultra Premium Long Haul Alternator is designed to provide greater electrical power and efficiency on the...

Another big step for Briggs & Stratton: acquisition of Simplicity continues company's evolution as engine-powered equipment supplier.(industry news & analysis)
July 1, 2004... Like anything else, companies evolve over time. But seldom has an evolution been quite as swift and dramatic as that of Briggs & Stratton Corp. When the Milwaukee-based engine manufacturer announced in early June that its subsidiary,...

Working toward a cool future: EMP focusing on advanced engine thermal management technology while maintaining core manufacturing expertise.(industry news)(Engineered Machined Products)
July 1, 2004... There is no single road to success in business. Some companies find a core skill or product and are able to leverage it, with few changes, for decades. Others start out with one kind of product, technology or capability, yet over time are able...

End of the road seen for limited edition Peterbilt.(heavy-duty trucks)
July 1, 2004... Peterbilt Motors Co., Denton, Texas, said it will end production of its special edition 379X truck in December of this year. The limited edition mink was introduced by, Peterbilt in '03 as a premium on-highway vehicle for the owner operator....

Medium- and heavy-duty truck lines enhanced by Kenworth.(on-highway vehicles)
July 1, 2004... Kenworth Truck Co., a division of Paccar Inc., Kirkland, Wash., has announced enhancements to its wide-cab T2000 and medium-duty T300 trucks as well as new component offerings throughout its product line. While the T2000 truck tops off...

New mass transit concept from Holland.(on-higway vehicle technology)(Advanced Public Transport Systems BV)(Phileas Advanced Public Transport (APT) system)
July 1, 2004... In Jules Verne's classic Around The World in 80 Days, hero Phileas Fogg wagered that he could travel the globe in that time. In the novel, Fogg completed the journey in exactly 80 days at an average speed of 13.64 mph--very fast for 1872. ...

Jaguar adds second diesel, debuts new diesel engine.(Auto Diesel Tech)
July 1, 2004... Jaguar has made its diesel debut with the introduction of a diesel-powered X-Type. The company's market research identified a "latent demand" for a diesel-powered X-Type, and as expected, the vehicle--powered by a four-cylinder, 16-valve, 2.0 L...

Beru instant start system designed to lower car diesel emissions.(Auto Diesel Tech)
July 1, 2004... On the basis that the faster a diesel engine starts and maintains stable operation, the lower exhaust emissions will be, a new product for passenger cars from cold-start specialist Beru AG addresses engine emissions as much as cold starting...

Detroit Diesel upgrades series 60 line.(engine manufacturing)
July 1, 2004... Over the last several years, a number of engine manufacturers have opened new facilities incorporating some of the latest engine manufacturing and assembly technologies available. But as exemplified by Detroit Diesel, you don't have to build a...

Stropki new CEO at Lincoln Electric.(newsmakers)(John M. Stropki, Jr. elected as president and CEO of Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. announced that John M. Stropki, Jr. has been elected president and CEO of the company, effective immediately. He succeeds Anthony A. Massaro, who held the position for eight years. Stropki is only the seventh CEO...

Deutz extends chairman's contract; appoints Power Systems Management.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Supervisory Board of Deutz AG has announced that the contract of Gordon Riske, chairman of the Management Board of Deutz, has been extended until the year 2010. Dr. Michael Endres, chairman of the supervisory board, said, "Gordon Riske has...

Changes at the top for CNH Global.(newsmakers)(executives)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... CNH Global N.V. said that Jean-Pierre Rosso has elected to retire from the company at the company's annual shareholders meeting on April 26 and that Katherine Hudson will be nominated as the company's new non-executive chairman at the Board of...

FWMurphy.(newsmakers)(Robert (Bob) W. Healey appointed as vice president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Robert (Bob) W. Healey--to vice president, engineering and R&D at FWMurphy. Healey came to FWMurphy from Mercury Marine, where he was director of engineering of the Tulsa division. He also served as vice president and chief technology officer...

Iveco Motors of North America.(newsmakers)(Marco Bersellini appointed as sales manager)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Marco Bersellini--to sales manager for Iveco Motors of North America. Bersellini will head the Iveco's North American engine sales operation in the U.S. and Canada. Bersellini recently relocated to Iveco's Carol Stream, ill., North American...

Northern Lights.(newsmakers)(Tim Carey appointed as director of sales )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Tim Carey--to director of sales for Northern Lights, the Seattle generator and marine engine manufacturer.

Astec Underground.(newsmakers)(Alan Odgers appointed as vice president, sales and marketing )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Alan Odgers--to vice president, sales and marketing at Astec Underground, responsible for the sales and marketing of all Astec Underground products, including the American Augers, Astec, EarthPro and Trencor product lines worldwide. He...

Fabco Automotive Corp.(newsmakers)(Tony Miller appointed as vice president sales and marketing )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Tony Miller--to vice president sales and marketing for Fabco Automotive Corp., Livermore, Calif. Miller was customer service manager.

Charles Goodremote--to Modine Manufacturing Co.'s director of Global New Product Development, following a restructuring of the Racine, Wis., manufacturer's Product Development division.(newsmakers)
July 1, 2004... Charles Goodremote--to Modine Manufacturing Co.'s director of Global New Product Development, following a restructuring of the Racine, Wis., manufacturer's Product Development division. The newly created position will facilitate and coordinate...

New manufacturing chief at Freightliner.(newsmakers)(Alan Mayne)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Alan Mayne has been named general manager of Manufacturing Operations for Freightliner LLC. Based at Freightliner's corporate headquarters in Portland, Ore., Mayne will be responsible for top manufacturing management including production,...

New VP at FEV.(newsmakers)(Robert J. Last promoted to vice president of operations at FEV Engine Technology)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... FEV Engine Technology announced its promotion of Robert J. Last to the position of vice president of operations and communications. Last will be responsible for operations and associated personnel, marketing, quality assurance and information...

ITT Industries.(newsmakers)(Mike Zadravec appointed as director)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Mike Zadravec--to director of distribution marketing worldwide at ITT Industries, Cannon. Zadravec was previously vice president and director at Avnet IP&E, a Cannon distributor.

Haldex develops new EGR pumpL currently field testing, design of new pump expected to increase recirculation rates, improve fuel economy.(emissions technology)
July 1, 2004... As the pace of development for global emissions reduction ramps up, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), has emerged as primary path for N[O.sub.x] reduction on many heavy-duty diesel engines. EGP, popularity has grown largely Me to its simplicity...

Manitowoc Crane Group, a business entity of The Manitowoc Co. Inc., has announced an agreement with Shuttlelift Inc., a subsidiary of Marine Travelift Inc., under which Shuttlelift will supply a line of industrial cranes to Manitowoc, which will be sold under the Grove brand name.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Manitowoc Crane Group, a business entity of The Manitowoc Co. Inc., has announced an agreement with Shuttlelift Inc., a subsidiary of Marine Travelift Inc., under which Shuttlelift will supply a line of industrial cranes to Manitowoc, which...

Thomas Equipment Ltd.(global business notes)(sold by McCain Foods to Pneutech Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The assets of Thomas Equipment Ltd., New Brunswick, Canada, a manufacturer of skid-steer loaders, potato harvesters and other equipment, has been sold by McCain Foods to Pneutech Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed and the sale is dependent...

Lindsay Manufacturing Co.(global business notes)(Lindsay Manufacturing Africa (Pty) Ltd, has acquired Stettyn)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Lindsay Manufacturing Co., Omaha, Neb., a manufacturer of center pivot, lateral move and hose red irrigation systems, announced that its subsidiary, Lindsay Manufacturing Africa (Pty) Ltd, has acquired Stettyn, a manufacturer of center pivots...

Textron Inc.(global business notes)(Energy Manufacturing and Williams Machine and Tool to Eastport Operating Partners)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Textron Inc. said it had sold its Energy Manufacturing and Williams Machine and Tool to Eastport Operating Partners as part of its plan to divest noncore assets. Terms of the sale of the Monticello, Iowa-based business were not disclosed. The...

Eaton Corp.(global business notes)(contracts to acquire GKN's Walterscheid Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Eaton Corp. has signed an agreement with GKN plc to purchase GKN's Walterscheid Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH business (Walterscheid) for $48 million. Walterscheid is a German manufacturer of hydraulic tube connectors and fittings primarily for...

Oshkosh Truck Corp.(global business notes)(acquired Jerr-Dan Corp. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Oshkosh Truck Corp. has agreed to acquire 100% of the stock of Jerr-Dan Corp., a manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, from an affiliate of Littlejohn & Co for $80 million. Jerr-Dan, Greencastle, Penn., had annual sales of more than...

Case Construction Equipment, part of CNH Global, has been awarded a U.S. government contract to rebuild nearly 400 model MW-24C Army National Guard wheel loaders.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Case Construction Equipment, part of CNH Global, has been awarded a U.S. government contract to rebuild nearly 400 model MW-24C Army National Guard wheel loaders. Terex Corp. said it has been awarded orders in excess of $55 million from Henry...

Waukesha Engine Dresser, Inc.(global business notes)(contracts with Jiamphatana Energy)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Jiamphatana Energy has been named a distributor original equipment manufacturer (DOEM) for Waukesha Engine Dresser, Inc. for the power generation market in Thailand. As a DOEM, Jiamphatana Energy, Suphanburi, Thailand, will use Waukesha Engine...

Volvo Construction Equipment.(global business notes)(contracts with Scott Construction Equipment )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... As part of its stated intention to divest the territories and assets of its former U.S. dealer, LB Smith, Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE), has sold its Nashville and Memphis, Trim., market areas to its Louisiana dealer, Scott Construction...

PRP Inc.(global business notes)(contracts with Lombardini Marine)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Lombardini Marine, Reita, Italy, has appointed PRP Inc., Whiting, N.J. as its U.S. and Canadian distributor for marine propulsion engines, marine generator set engines and sail drives.