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- ChargePoint Vehicle Charging Station
- ECOHOME Magazine (11/7/2010)
- Designed for residential and light commercial use, the CT500 Level II ChargePoint 7.2-kW vehicle charging station is compatible with electric cars that comply with the SAE J1772 plug-in electric vehicle charging standard. A card reader option is available to prevent energy theft. The compact unit is compatible with Levitons Evr-Green pre-wired mounting system, providing for simple plug-in installation.
- A.R.E.'s Popular Truck Caps, Tonneau Covers Now Available for 2011 Ford Super Duty
- ebuild (5/27/2010)
- A.R.E. offers truck owners a complete lineup of caps and tonneau covers for the new 2011 Ford Super Duty that are custom made to fit the size and shape of the new Ford's regular, extended and quad cabs design as well as both long and short beds.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE 2010 Editor's Choice Awards- TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine (4/13/2010)
- This year's search for outstanding new tools, equipment, and innovative features was as challenging as ever, given the continued rate of product introductions from all corners of the manufacturing world serving professional construction markets.
Bed Box- BUILDER Online (4/7/2010)
- The manufacturer's new truck storage products include this Bed Box unit that provides storage along with full use of the truck bed. Each of the two lockable drawers measures 10 inches tall and features a gray, carpet-lined bottom. Available for short- or long-bed trucks, the drawers offer up to 24-plus cubic feet of space and 2,000 pounds of capacity. Cost: $2,149 to $4,849. TruckWrks. 866-249-7737.
- New Bobcat M-Series Loaders Lead Industry in Design and Performance
- ebuild (6/22/2009)
- New Bobcat M-Series skid-steer and compact track loaders feature the most significant design changes undertaken by the company. This new design enables the operator to accomplish more work through performance and durability enhancements that provide more power and keep the loader working longer, while increasing operator comfort through improved visibility and a more spacious and comfortable cab.
- 2009 F-150 Pickup Truck Line
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- New to the 2009 F-150 pickup truck line is the Platinum series, which comes with three choices of V-8 engines mated to either a 4-speed or a new fuel-efficient 6-speed automatic transmission. The 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8 is capable of running on unleaded gasoline or E85, a blend of ethanol and gasoline. EcoBoost gas turbo direct-injection engines, which will improve fuel economy, are planned for the F-150 in 2010. 800-392-3673.
2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Truck- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- The 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup truck offers 40 percent greater city fuel economy and 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy. This achieves an estimated 21 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway for two-wheel drive, and 20 mpg for both city and highway for four-wheel drive. The truck combines the power of a 300-volt battery with a 6-liter V-8 engine. 800-462-8782.
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks come with either diesel- or gasoline-fueled powerplants. The 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel option produces 350 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 650 pound-feet of torque at only 1,500 rpm. The gasoline-fueled 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 delivers 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. 800-423-6343.
2010 Tundra CrewMax- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- An all-new Platinum Package is available for the 2010 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup. Limited models are equipped with a 5.7-liter V-8 and flexible-fuel powertrains. On the outside, the package includes 20-inch alloy wheels and tires, daytime running lamps, and door sill protectors. Other features include a power memory function on the driver's seat, a power tilt-and-slide moon roof, and a navigation system. 800-331-4331.
Battery-Powered Pickup Trucks- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- This Chrysler company offers low-speed, electric alternatives to pickup trucks. The battery-powered vehicles are street legal in most states for roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. The cars can be recharged anywhere a 110-volt outlet is available, the maker says, in approximately six to eight hours. Three models with pickup beds are available. They offer payload capacities of 680, 1,050, and 1,450 pounds. 888-871-4367.
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