Those costs are inconsequential to the bottom line compared to the recent price increases for diesel fuel, and if they result in even a fraction of a percentage increase in efficiency, they will more than pay for themselves.
-Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 3/31/06, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Found this tidbit today; > > LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The cost of developing and adding 2007 > emissions-compliant engines and filtration systems will add $4,500 to > $6,000 to Freightliner LLC's medium-duty trucks, the company's chief > executive said last week. > > The cost will apply to the Mercedes-Benz MBE900 as well as to the > Cummins' mid-range engines the company offers in its medium-duty > trucks, said Chris Patterson, Freightliner president and chief > executive officer. > > Patterson spoke during a press conference at the Mid-America Trucking > Show here. > > The cost increase for the company's heavy-duty engines will range from > $7,000 to $10,000, depending on the engine and truck, Patterson said. > > -- > > Fraternal Regards, > > Peter T. Arnold > > Hartford/Lafayette Lodge #88 Master 2006 > Meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays > > Washington Lodge #70, Past Master 1997 > 2nd and 4th Monday > > Past A.G.M., Masonic District 6B > Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F. & A.M. > > As you can see, I'm busy on Mondays! > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
