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14 Things to Include in Your Truck Maintenance Schedule

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If you visit a big truck parts store near me (in Maryland), you can get anything you need for vehicle maintenance. To know what you need to keep your truck in top shape, you should have a schedule of maintenance tasks to keep your truck operating properly, so let’s go over 14 critical ones.

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Virginia Tech team developing intelligent wearable analyzer for pollutants in transportation-related workplaces

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Truck drivers have a higher risk of lung cancer that is associated with exposure to diesel exhaust. Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of particles and gases and the specific component responsible for health effects has not been identified. Some of the gaseous compounds are known or suspected carcinogens.

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ElectraTherm and Navy to demonstrate shipboard waste heat recovery

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The demonstration will take place at the USNA in Annapolis, Maryland to prove the potential for waste heat recovery onboard ships. At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare.

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First XL Hybrids XLP plug-in hybrid upfits to be installed on Ford F-150 pickups

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The XLP technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements. Fleets will maintain the complete OEM warranty, and get a three-year, 75,000 mile warranty from XL Hybrids on the XLP powertrain.

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XL Hybrids expanding product line-up with new plug-in hybrid system for pick-ups; product launch in Q4 2017

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Utility and municipal fleets including San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Liberty Utilities, Hawaiian Electric Company and Montgomery County Maryland, which is headed by a recent public sector fleet manager of the year William Griffiths, are among the North American customers that intend to purchase the XLP PHEV system for use in their pickup fleets.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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University of Maryland. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Develop a unified reference guide of design requirements, and provide in‐person training and tours that showcase best practice garage/maintenance facilities for natural gas, propane, and hydrogen vehicles. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Vehicle deliveries begin in Spring 2012. A national rollout is planned for 2013. ??.

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