Shell Lubricants: All Cylinders Firing for Two New Diesel Oil Categories
SAN ANTONIO. The industry campaign to develop not one but two new API oil-service categories to eventually replace the current CJ-4 spec for heavy-duty diesel engines is on a fast track for new formulations to be licensed starting in late 2016, accordi…
Makers of Collision-Mitigation Systems Say They Pay for Themselves
Representatives of Bendix and Meritor Wabco, the two major suppliers of safety devices that warn drivers of impending collisions, are glad to see renewed attention put on their products by recommendations issued this week by the National Transportation…
Repaving causes delays on Confederation Bridge
Drivers waited 15 to 18 minutes on top of the the normal time it takes to drive across the 13-kilometre bridge. Bridge officials had said wait times could be as long as 30 minutes from 7 a.m. and 7 p.m when work crews are on the bridge.
Shell provides PC-11 update
Backwards compatibility for PC-11B fuel economy oils has not been ruled out
Video: A daughter devotes her life to stopping distracted driving
JULIE LANE PHOTO Karen Torres knows a quick glance down at a cellphone can cost lives as it cost her father when he was struck by the truck shown on the screen. Karen Torres has devoted the past nine years of her life to carrying the message of how a s…
Shell remains bullish on LNG
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Despite declining diesel prices and the lack of a 15-litre natural gas engine in the North American market, Shell remains bullish on the potential for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be used as a transportation fuel.…
Next Phase of I-90 Construction Under Way in Washington
Six new lanes, one wildlife overcrossing, new bridges and culverts, and safety improvements are coming to a 2-mile stretch of Interstate 90 in Washington State. The state this week broke ground on the next major phase to widen I-90 from four to six lan…
Cooper Tire adds new size to RM230 HH tire
FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company announced earlier this week that it has added a new size – 275/70R22.5 –to its Roadmaster RM230 HH tire line. The company says it added the new size to meet the demands…
Reimer Associates hires new vice-president of mergers and acquisitions
MILTON, Ont. – Reimer Associates announced today that Ed Nieroda has joined its team as vice-president mergers and acquisitions. Nieroda has more than 30 years of experience as a senior-level financial executive. He joined Reimer Express Lines in 1990…
Oklahoma Gov. Signs NGV Conversion Bill
Oklahoma’s Gov. Mary Fallin has approved legislation that will allow interest-free loans to county governments in the state that purchase natural gas vehicles or convert fleet vehicles to natural gas, the state legislature announced. Funding for loans …