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08 Feb 2012 | BOC opens upgraded LNG plant in Victoria in a move it says will help provide low-emissions fuel for trucking...
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08 Feb 2012 | Fair Work Australia throws out application that would cut rates for truck drivers in the dairy industry...
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08 Feb 2012 | VTA says Port of Melbourne's competitiveness must be ensured when a new licence fee is introduced...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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| MORE TECHNICAL NEWS...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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03 Feb 2012 | UD Trucks to focus on retaining market share in 2012 and exploiting opportunities provided by recently released Condor truck models...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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| RELATED STORIES...
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02 Feb 2012 |
Hino recalls trucks from its 300 Series range after finding a casting defect could damage the horn wiring harness ...
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08 Dec 2011 |
PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts a possible ‘red alert’ for global manufacturers due to a shortage of rare metals ...
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08 Dec 2011 |
Cause for optimism in latest truck sales figures, as Kenworth cements its place as king of the heavy duty market ...
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19 Mar 2009 |
Isuzu and Hino back the $2.7 billion tax break, hoping it will boost declining new truck sales ...
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18 Mar 2010 |
Melbourne's big truck show has opened, with a stunning collection of new vehicles and technology. We were there for the March 18 opening - join us for the tour. ...
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16 Jun 2010 |
Fuso and Star Track Express recently launched Australia's biggest fleet of hybrid trucks and Gary Worrall managed to swipe the keys to one for a test drive. ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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08 Feb 2012 | Linfox founder accuses retailers of acting like dictators and "expecting everything for nothing"...
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06 Feb 2012 | Trucking group says governments should support GPS trackers for long-haul operators instead of supporting a safe rates tribunal...
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03 Feb 2012 | "Wake-up call" for industry as doubts raised again over whether governments can meet deadline for national heavy vehicle regulations...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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The Hino 714 Hybrid light truck is continuing to win friends, with Brisbane rental and leasing company Sargent ordering a hybrid truck for its Brisbane-based fleet.
Sargent purchased the Hino Hybrid in response to growing demand from its customers for products with reduced environmental impact.
Sargent managing director Mary Ann Strelow says the 714 has met expectations, particularly in relation to its environmental credentials.
"Although the Hino Hybrid is still new within our fleet, we have received positive feedback from customers."
Sargent is working with its clients to push for new technology and a greater acceptance of hybrid technology in the Australian market.
"Sargent continues to actively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions and, in general, our carbon footprint,” Strelow says.
The 714 has a lighter, more powerful electric motor than the superseded model, and increased main battery and inverter power, delivering improved efficiency, reliability and driveability.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
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