NASA awards $16.5M to four teams for additional research into reducing aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise
NASA is awarding $16.5 million to four industry and academic teams for additional research into ideas to reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise in aircraft that could enter service between 2030 and 2035. NASA refers to this time period a…
Opinion: Trucking Fights Terrorism
Earlier this year, we were once again reminded that the United States continues to face the possibility of a terrorist attack on our soil, a threat that hasn’t abated in the decade since 9/11.
Class 8 Truck Orders Hit Five-Year High
Class 8 North American truck orders rose to 29,200 units in March, a five-year high, ACT Research said.
EPA Streamlines Process for Alt-Fuel Conversion Manufacturers
I’ve done a lot of research into converting a car to CNG or propane, and its slim pickin’s for EPA-approved conversion kits. That’s about to change as the EPA is “streamlining” the process through which conversion kit manufacturers can certif…
EPA Streamlines Process for Alt-Fuel Conversion Manufacturers
I’ve done a lot of research into converting a car to CNG or propane, and its slim pickin’s for EPA-approved conversion kits. That’s about to change as the EPA is “streamlining” the process through which conversion kit manufacturers can certif…
Energy ministers agree to help speed up global deployment of carbon capture and storage
Energy Ministers from around the world have agreed to proposals to help speed up the global deployment of carbon capture and storage. At a meeting in the United Arab Emirates, Ministers at the Clean Energy Ministerial endorsed recommendations from the …
Renault introduces Energy dCi 130 diesel
Renault is unveiling its new range of “Energy” engines, combining performance, driving enjoyment and fuel economy; the first to reach the market is the Energy dCi 130. Featuring new technologies covered by some 15 registered patents, this 1…
Mercedes-Benz unveiling Concept A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class will make its debut at both the 2011 New York and Shanghai Auto Shows later this month. Technical highlights include a new turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collis…
WIT Hosts Second Annual Salute to Women Drivers
The Women In Trucking Association’s Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel drew 204 professional female drivers to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, April 2. “The women who were recognized absolutely are pioneers in this indu…
Plug-in sales will have to squash hybrids to be profitable
When will electrification become profitable without tax credits?
Millions of plug-ins need to be sold every year to become sustainable
How many tax credits will it take to make plug-in vehicles a sustainable and profitable business for automakers? That…