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History Of The Motorcycle
- July
- 22
Todays motorcycles are everywhere and there are lots of different classes or kinds of motorcycles as well. But the motorcycle, like the automobile, is a relative newcomer to the world stage.
The first motorcycle ever assembled was built by the German inventors Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885 in Bad Cannstatt in Germany. They were […]
Building waste recycling company expands Huski fleet
- December
- 10
An innovative building services company is using Toyota Huski skid-steer loaders in a process that recycles 95 percent of building waste.
Force 5 was the first company in Australia to develop on-site recycling of all construction waste. The company recently won the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Greensmart Partnership Award for its work.
It provides site clean-up services […]
Dongfeng trucks head overseas
- December
- 10
Dongfeng Tianlong, its latest heavy-duty truck model, is a new milestone for Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company. The firm developed the model independently this year, combining advanced international technology and local expertise.
In China, more commercial vehicle manufacturers like Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company are now stepping up efforts to develop their own models independently and launch them […]
Sinotruck Signs 5,000 Heavy Trucks Export Deal with Russia Partner
- December
- 10
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corp or Sinotruck announced that the company has signed a heavy truck export deal with Russia heavy truck maker Likhachev-AMO ZIL, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce.
Under the export deal, Sinotruck will supply at least 5,000 heavy trucks to the Russia partner in the coming 12 months.
Founded in […]
Commercial Vehicle Group Acquires Assets of Short Bark Industries, LLC
- December
- 10
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it has acquired certain assets from Short Bark Industries, LLC (”SBI”), a supplier of seat covers and various cut-and-sew trim products.
In exchange for the commercial vehicle cut-and-sew assets and operations acquired from SBI, CVG paid approximately $3.6 million in cash and has assumed approximately $1.9 million of net […]
Westport Receives 2007 U.S. EPA and CARB Certification of Heavy-Duty LNG Class 8 Truck Engine
- December
- 10
Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT), a global leader in gaseous-fuelled power technologies, has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology adapted to the 2007 Cummins ISX heavy-duty engine. The EPA certification and the Executive Order from CARB certifies the HPDI LNG (liquefied […]
Nationwide rail and cargo truck strike put on hold
- December
- 4
Unionized railway workers and truckers Friday decided to withhold their plan to stage a strike early in the morning over wage hike and job security, dispelling concerns over a possible paralysis of the logistics system.
Following the decision to put the strike on hold, thousands of unionized rail workers and truck drivers, who had gathered at […]
Accident ties up traffic
- November
- 29
A four-vehicle accident tied up traffic for hours early Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Mesquite Boulevard and State Route 95.
Two of the four drivers involved were taken to Havasu Regional Medical Center for what is believed non life-threatening injuries, according to the Lake Havasu City Police Department.
The accident occurred at 10:45 a.m. when […]
A day in the life of firefighters
- November
- 29
Life is good in The Villages, with a lifestyle that offers plenty of recreation, social interaction and entertainment, and is proving to be a mecca for retail and restaurant options.
The community thrives on its motto: “It’s a beautiful day in The Villages,” for those who enjoy playing golf, dining, shopping, having fun or simply […]
Do-it-yourself fire crew saves own neighborhood
- November
- 29
The professional firefighters did not roll up to Corral Canyon . So Matt Haines finally had his chance to rev up the private fire truck that he bought at a public surplus auction.
pumper truck and tanker truck of similar vintage helped a do-it-yourself fire brigade save a dozen homes as flames encircled their El […]