U.S.A.- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has held that an exemption from the 12 percent federal excise tax on trucks applied to coal trucks that had been specially designed for off-highway use, even though they were used to some extent on the highways as well. The taxpayer here was a truck dealer that sold trucks used primarily on-site at coal mines, but also to haul coal over public roads to coal tipples at other locations. The IRS argued first that the trucks had not been specially designed for off-road use and second that the highway use of the trucks disqualified them for the exemption.

The court looked first to the wording of the statute conferring the exemption. It found an exempt vehicle to be one “specially designed for the primary function of transporting a particular type of load other than over the public highway” in connection with, among other things, a mining operation, and “if by reason of such special design, the use of such vehicle to transport such load over the public highways is substantially limited or substantially impaired.” The court found plenty of evidence in the record to substantiate a finding that the trucks had been specially designed, and that because of their design that their use on the roads was impaired. This included the fact that they could not travel over 45 miles per hour and that they were not legal to travel on the public roads except under permit. The court found nothing in the law or regulations to support IRS’s position that anything more than incidental road use by a specially designed vehicle with such an impairment disqualified the vehicle for the exemption.

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Peterbilt announced the industry’s boradest lineup of turck models available with the Cummins ISX11.9 diesel engine. Available for immediate order, Peterbilt offers the new Cummins engine across its vocational and conventional lineup which include the Models 320, 365, 367, 384, 386 and 388.

“For Peterbilt customers who demand power and performance, yet are sensitive to vehicle weight, the new Cummins ISX11.9 is an ideal solution,” said Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “The ISX11.9 is a versatile engine that will suit our customers’ needs in applications ranging from refuse and construction to short and regional haul.”

The Cummins ISX11.9 is available in the ATD’s Commercial Truck of the Year, the EPA SmartWay® certified Peterbilt Model 384. The Model 384 was selected due to its superior design and innovative features by a panel of journalists from leading truck publications in North America. The Model 384 is Peterbilt’s most versatile performer, ideal for regional, short and pick-up and delivery routes, with the power to handle the heaviest payloads.

The Cummins ISX11.9 EPA 2010 engine delivers strong pulling power, excellent throttle response and high fuel economy numbers. It shares technology with the proven ISX15 engine including design features such as the XPI common rail fuel system and an electrically actuated VGT™ Turbocharger. Ratings range from 310-425 hp with a maximum 1650 lb-ft of peak torque.

Source: http://www.peterbilt.com/newsdetails.aspx?id= 293

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LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – Space Shuttle Blake began as one teacher’s passion more than two decades ago. This weekend, the bus-size model space shuttle will participate in the 2010 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Mack Trucks, Inc. has been part of the story all along.
In the early 1980s, NASA’s space shuttle program was big news. Bob Boehmer, a teacher at Schnecksville Elementary school just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was convinced he could find an exciting way to teach students about space exploration. With donations of equipment, computers and an old military transport bus, Bob was ready to create a mobile classroom to bring space exploration to students throughout the Parkland School District.

Looking for someone to paint the bus, Bob contacted Mack. His excitement about bringing space exploration to kids was contagious. Very quickly, several Mack employees came up with the idea of not just painting the bus, but re-building and re-configuring it into a drivable model of the shuttle itself. Mack volunteers spent nights, weekends and holidays designing and building what would become the Space Shuttle Blake. In the end, Mack employees – and some retirees – dedicated more than 35,000 hours of their personal time to the effort. Innovations they incorporated include:

• Hydraulically controlled wings and tail (wings fold up, tail folds down) to make the vehicle drivable on public roads
• Hydraulically controlled ramp for handicapped access
• Removable fuel tank for safety indoors
• Remote electrical supply for use outdoors

The project took nearly seven years to complete, eventually gaining the attention of NASA officials. The Blake’s mission as well as its name struck a chord. A 5th grader at Schnecksville Elementary had discovered that during the age of ocean exploration in the 1700’s, a sailing ship called “Challenger” was destroyed, and its mission continued by another ship named “Blake.” The Space Shuttle Challenger and its crew, which included teacher Christa McAuliffe, were lost in 1986. The Space Shuttle Blake carries on the mission of space science-related education inspired by Mrs. McAuliffe and her crewmates, using flight simulators, robotics, interactive computer labs and telecommunications capable of conversing with the actual shuttle as it orbits the earth.

In 1995, Mack supplied a truck to transport the Blake from the Allentown area to Washington D.C. for a commissioning ceremony on Capitol Hill. With no problem covering shorter distances on its own, the Blake has since provided hands-on learning about space exploration and technology to more than 60,000 children throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Today, the Space Shuttle Blake is once again heading to Washington, and once again, it is being hauled by a Mack.

The Blake has been invited to take part in the 2010 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. on Monday, May 31st. Continuing its support of the project, Mack arranged for one of its MACK® Pinnacle™ model trucks, currently serving as the centerpiece of the American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road highway safety program , to deliver the shuttle to D.C. for the parade.

“The Mack-sponsored Share the Road program uses professional truck drivers, all with millions of miles of accident-free driving, to teach folks how to safely drive around large trucks,” said Mack spokesman John Walsh. “Education is also at the heart of the Blake’s mission. It carries a lot of Mack Bulldog spirit wherever it goes. Bringing the Blake together with Share the Road puts it in very good hands for this journey.”

“Mack employees built the Space Shuttle Blake. A Mack truck brought the Blake to Washington for its commissioning ceremony 15 years ago. It is only fitting that it should be a Mack delivering the Blake back to Washington to participate in this important, national event,” said Boehmer, who continues to teach at Schnecksville Elementary.

Students, teachers and parents gathered at Schnecksville Elementary today to send-off the Blake. Joining Walsh from Mack was Glenn Hinderliter, one of the employee volunteers who turned an old bus into an invaluable educational tool.

“The Blake project really grabbed our imagination all those years ago,” said Hinderliter. “The Mack employees knew we could use our skills to create something amazing for the kids and schools in our area. It’s exciting to know that all those nights and weekends working on it have had such a huge impact.”
Later this year, Mack and ATA’s Share the Road will again partner to bring the Space Shuttle Blake to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. NASA has invited the Blake to be on the tarmac at Kennedy Space Center to welcome the Shuttle Discovery home from its final mission – and to commemorate the end of the space shuttle program.

Source: http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=4679

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WASHINGTON, DC – Denny Slagle, President and CEO of Mack Trucks, Inc., participated in an event at the White House today during which President Obama signed a presidential memorandum aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the fuel efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The memorandum outlines principles agreed to by Mack, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other heavy-duty truck and engine companies. Also joining the President today were DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

“Participating in this effort is consistent with measures we already have in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operations and our products,” Slagle said. “Mack joined the EPA’s Climate Leaders Program in 2004 as one of the original charter companies. We originally pledged to reduce GHG emissions by 20% per unit from 2003 - 2010. As a result of the numerous energy efficiency projects that have been implemented at our manufacturing and administrative locations, we actually reduced GHG emissions from our operations by 42% per unit, and did it two years ahead of schedule. We’ve since recommitted to the program and are well on our way to meeting an ambitious new goal.

“In addition to the good work at our facilities, we’ve also reduced the carbon footprints of our products. Using less fuel is good for our customers’ bottom lines as well as the environment. With the MACK® ClearTech™ SCR technology we’re using to meet the EPA 2010 emission requirements, we’ve improved the fuel economy of our trucks by 5% – or more in some applications.

“As part of a global company, we’re pleased that the principles agreed upon here in Washington today call for worldwide alignment of GHG emission and fuel efficiency standards. We also fully support the provisions that any such standards applicable to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles must be established in a way that recognizes the commercial needs of the trucking industry and the demands of heavy-duty applications, takes into consideration technology improvement opportunities across the entire vehicle and its operation, is compatible with the complexities of the marketplace, and avoids unintended consequences.”

Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks and MACK® trucks are sold and serviced through an extensive distribution network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks and diesel engines sold in North America are assembled in the United States. Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality and ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations’ public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation’s roadways.
Mack Trucks, Inc. is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, and is one of the world’s leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter). The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 96,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Volvo Group sales for 2009 amounted to approximately $29 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the U.S.

Source : http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=4663

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Over the 4 races of the Italian stage of the European Truck Racing championships , the two MKR Technology team drivers at the wheels of their Premium Course, really stood out from the crowd. The Swiss driver Markus Boesiger finished 1st in the weekend’s two main races, the first and the third. Also in the 3rd race, the German driver Markus Ostereich took third place, putting 2 Renault Trucks vehicles in the top three: a first in the history of the European Truck Racing championships! In the end, Markus Boesiger won the day, ramping up 44 points, 6 points ahead of his nearest rival. Markus Ostereich finished 5th with 27 points, giving an overall total which temporarily at least puts Renault Trucks and MKR Technology at the top of the team rankings.

As MKR Technology’s main partner, Renault Trucks supplies the Dxi13 racing engine, the series version of which equips Renault Magnum and some Renault Kerax. The manufacturer is also providing two engine engineers throughout the European championship events. Another characteristic element of Premium Course is its distinctive, innovative design. Dreamed up by the Design Hall (HDD) teams, Renault Trucks’ in-house design department, these atypical trucks show Renault Trucks’ desire to charm the world’s truck fans and its customers with the show they put on on the track. The Premium Course won over many spectators who, between the races, would come to visit the Renault Trucks stand to get a closer look at these trucks that look more like they came out of some sort of a Batman, or maybe Darth Vader film.

Premium Course has recently been fitted with the Arvin Meritor transmission and braking system, a partner who is investing alongside Renault Trucks and MKR Technology. The same applies to Renault Trucks Oils who provide oil and fuel as well as Goodyear, the exclusive racing tyre supplier, to fit the racing truck.

Renault Trucks Italy made the most of the event, inviting 600 customers and partners. They were given avant premier access to the complete new range of Master by Renault Trucks in the van version and the cab chassis version with four display vehicles at the event. Renault Midlum with its Optitronic robotised gearbox, Renault Premium Optifuel a fuel consumption optimised vehicle and the limited edition Route 66 version of Renault Magnum were all on show. Finally two Sherpa which took part in the Cape to Cape expedition last year also raised great interest amongst the public. Between the two races Premium Optifuel and Magnum took customers and spectators on a test run around the track.

Source : http://corporate.renault-trucks.com/en/les-communiques-en/1re-epreuve-du-championnat-europeen-de-courses-de-camions-victoire-des.html

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