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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Sets 4x4 Fuel-Economy Benchmark of 27 MPG

RAM Trucks, division of Chrysler Corporation

New EPA gas-mileage rankings on the EcoDiesel prove Ram owns the top two spots in 4x4-pickup fuel efficiency with the only diesel in a half-ton pickup and the Pentastar V6

The EcoDiesel's 420 lb.-ft. peak torque beats even the V8 engines available in GM and Ford's three-quarter- and one-tons. The EcoDiesel 1500's top tow rating is 9,200 lbs.

Senators Call on EPA to Revise Fuel Standards Proposal

US Senators send bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy urging the agency to firmly support the future of biofuels and revise its proposed waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard

Komatsu America Announces Production Start of EPA-certified Tier 4 Final Engines

Komatsu America Corp.

Tier 4 Final technology will be integrated into construction and mining engines ranging in size from 3.3 to 46 liters

The Tier 4 Final technology will be integrated into Komatsu America construction and mining engines ranging from 3.3 to 46 liters starting in January 2014.

Tier 4 Drives Evolution in Construction Market

Manufacturers have spent billions to meet EPA emissions targets for diesel engines, which has driven up the initial price of the engines. How will the cost of this investment affect the buying and selling of equipment in the long term?

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EPA Seeks Applications for Construction-Equipment Retrofit Rebates

Apply by January 15 to get up to $120,000 in rebate funding to install diesel particulate filters on construction equipment, or repower older machines with cleaner engines

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Westport Giving Away Free Natural Gas with December WiNG Orders

Westport Innovations Inc.

Buyers of 5 to 9 Ford trucks converted to natural gas qualify for 500 gasoline gallon equivalents worth $6,000 to $11,000

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Study Confirms Hybrid Earthmovers' Fuel Economy, Questions Emissions Savings

Caterpillar challenges CARB's study of Cat D7E electric-drive dozers and Komatsu HB215LC-1 hybrid excavators claiming they emit 21% more NOx than conventionals

Cat D7E in the UC Riverside study equipped with activity-measuring devices to establish common duty cycles.

Bobcat Eliminates the DPF on Tier 4 500 Frame-size Loaders

Ultra-low particulate combustion engine reduces emissions and increases torque by 4% to 12%

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EPA Offering Funding to Replace or Retrofit Diesel Construction Engines

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment owners replace or retrofit older diesel construction engines.

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Test Results Show Pre-heated Engines Reduce Emissions, Improve Perofrmance of DPFs

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America

Independent Emissions Testing Lab recently tested the effects of a Webasto coolant heater on the emissions performance of a diesel engine

Four Webinars: Concrete's Role in Sustainable Development

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

This online course consists of four live webinars along with downloadable presentations, reading and unit quizzes

Minimizing 'Scope Creep' Keeps Profitability and Reputation Intact

The two best ways to manage changes to the scope of the project are through proper communication and contract procedures

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