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Chris Varvares reviewed the current condition of the U.S. economy and the factors that will likely drive growth in 2013. He also explained how interest rates, commodities prices, foreign trade, consumer confidence and housing starts may impact the U.S. economy and the country’s primary trading partners: Canada and Mexico.
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Eli Lustgarten provided an analysis of the primary U.S. application markets for work trucks and truck equipment. He also discussed truck sales opportunities in the construction, farming, mining and utility industries, as well as other markets, such as landscaping and fluid power.
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Steve Latin-Kasper provided insight into how macroeconomic events relate to work truck industry activity, including factors such as commodities prices, leading indicators and foreign trade. He also presented data from Global Insight on application markets as well as the forecast for North American retail sales of trucks by gross vehicle weight rating.
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Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
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 Freightliner Trucks displayed a 114SD CNG Dump and an M2 106 SmartPlex. Presentation included information on EPA13, GHG14, product updates and new options, and CNG.
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Freightliner 114SD
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 Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. presented the most up-to-date technical information on Isuzu commercial trucks, including chassis specifications, design and body builder installation guidelines.
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Isuzu NPR EcoMax
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 Ram Truck presented the most up-to-date technical information on chassis specifications and addressed issues that can affect the installation of bodies and equipment.
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RAM 3500 Heavy Duty
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Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
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 Kenworth Truck Company presented its latest medium- and heavy-duty product offerings, body builder information and key technical highlights of the Kenworth lineup. Four medium- and heavy-duty chassis were displayed.
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 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America reviewed the new 2013 Canter FE/FG-Series trucks, covering all technical product information, chassis specifications and body installation and mounting options. A complete range of Canter models were displayed.
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FUSO FE 125
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 GM & GMC Truck provided the most up-to-date information on body applications and alternative fuel solutions being offered by GM.
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GMC 3500
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Chevrolet Silverado CNG 2500
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 Western Star provided updates on Body Builder Book revisions, new option content and future planned option offerings. They displayed various vehicles, highlighting their product diversity.
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Western Star 4900
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| Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 |
Peterbilt Motors Company reviewed new product offerings, the expansion of natural gas options and the effect of upcoming emissions regulation changes. |
Peterbilt Model 210
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 Hino Trucks discussed the new features of its 2013 model year conventional truck and shared details on its new Class 5 COEs. |
Hino 195h
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 Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. displayed its 2013 model year Tacoma
and its 2012 model year Tundra.
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Toyota Tundra
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 Ford Commercial Truck presented product updates and their latest vehicle line innovations. In addition, Ford gave insights into current economic and business factors affecting the industry. |
Ford F650 XL Super Duty
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