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Trucks contribute to air, noise, and water pollution in a similar fashion to automobiles. In fact, in the case of air pollution emissions, trucks may actually emit lower emissions than autos on a per pound of vehicle mass basis, although the absolute level on a vehicle mile traveled basis is higher and diesel soot is especially problematic for health.[1] With respect to noise pollution trucks emit considerably higher sound levels at all speeds compared to typical automobiles; this contrast is particularly strong in the case of heavy duty trucks.[2]
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The purpose of the NVMSRP is to prevent mercury pollution by removing mercury switches from automobiles and trucks before the vehicles are shredded and recycled into new steel. U. S. Steel supports the program and is participating fully in it as a member of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Other parties to the agreement include the AISI, the Steel Manufacturers Association, auto manufacturers, vehicle dismantlers and shredders, environmental organizations and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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This fall, SIRIUS will be standard equipment on the model year 2007 Galant RALLIART, Endeavor SE and all Raider LS and DuroCross double cab pickup trucks. On most other trim levels of the Galant, Endeavor and Raider and on the all-new Outlander, SIRIUS will be available as a factory option. All SIRIUS-equipped vehicles will include a six-month, pre-paid subscription.
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Detroit, April 25/PRNewswire/ - Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), in close cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada, has conducted an extensive investigation of ignition switches in Ford and Lincoln-Mercury cars and trucks. As a result of this investigation, Ford will notify approximately 8.7 million customers in the US and Canada of a safety recall involving certain 1988 - 1993 model year cars and trucks. In a very small number of vehicles, the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit, creating the potential for overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. In the US the following vehicles are involved:
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Monster Truck Madness 2 adds new tracks and a bunch of new trucks, improved graphics and sound, and variable weather conditions. For the more traditional drivers, there are ... 11 original trucks from Monster Truck Madness including Bigfoot® and Grave Digger®. The game seats players behind the steering wheel of the world's most powerful vehicles as they crush, splatter, jump and roll their way to victory.
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Euro Truck Simulator is a European first - A truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haulage trucks! Drive cargos from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague - and many more cities - in realistic vehicles. Euro Truck Simulator is a faithful reproduction of driving trucks on the European road.
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