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Heckmann Corporation transitioning to LNG with Peterbilt 367

Heckman Corporation (NYSE: HEK), a water solutions company that provides turnkey sourcing, engineering, design and operation of integrated water pipeline gathering and management systems for oil, gas, coal mining, and utility systems has issued a purchase order for 200 Peterbilt 367 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, making it the largest LNG Transport fleet in North America.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Ford using wind tunnel research to improve mileage

A lot of things influence fuel efficiency and in efforts to meet Federally mandated mileage goals, Ford engineers are using wind tunnel studies to extract every possible mile per gallon by minimizing wind drag. As a result, the 2011 Ford Focus employs an innovative aerodynamic shutter system in the grille to deliver up to 40 mpg.
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By: Don Bain

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BMW Concept M5 world debut at Shanghai Auto Show

With the production version of the BMW M5 race-performance executive sedan all but settled for is fall arrival, one wonders how the BMW Concept M5 slated to be shown at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month will differ from the real deal. We suspect not much.
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By: John Matras

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Chrysler alters production at Charger/Challenger, Fiat 500 plants due to Japanese crisis

The Chrysler Group has announced their first work stoppage due to the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis as the Detroit automaker has cut planned overtime at the Brampton, Ontario and Toluca, Mexico production facilities in an effort to conserve electric components sourced from Japan.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Shelby bringing 2012 GT500 Super Snake to the 2011 NY Auto Show

The Shelby name has a long tradition of show-stoppers at the New York Auto Show but for the 2011 Big Apple show, Shelby is bringing out the new 800 horsepower 2012 GT500 Super Snake.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Fiat could increase stake in Chrysler within weeks

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne wants Fiat SpA to increase ownership of the Chrysler Group from 25 to 51% by the end of 2011 and if new reports are correct, Fiat could increase their stake in Chrysler by 5% in the coming weeks.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Toyota Prius reaches one million sold in the U.S.

The Toyota Prius continues to reign as the most popular and biggest selling hybrid automobile in the world, Toyota announcing that the model reached one million sold in the United States since its introduction in 2000.
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By: John Matras

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Saab production halted as supplier problems continue

Saab production at their Trollhättan plant has been stopped for the second time in two weeks due to an apparent non-payment issue with unnamed suppliers who are, in turn, refusing to deliver items needed for production.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept debuts at New York Auto Show, may hint at next gen GS

Lexus has released a teaser photo and information about a concept vehicle, dubbed the Lexus LF-Gh, that will debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and perhaps hint at next generation Lexus GS.
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By: John Matras

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