California gasoline consumption up 1%, diesel down 1.9% in 4Q10
California gasoline consumption increased 1% in the fourth quarter 2010 and decreased 0.4% in December, according to figures form the California Board of Equalization. Diesel consumption decreased 1.9% in the fourth quarter and decreased 5.8% in Decemb…
EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. The upda…
FBI probes possible bullet hole in plane
The FBI is investigating what might be a bullet hole, discovered in the side of a US Airways Group Inc plane this week, the airline said Wednesday.
Volvo trucks to boost production, recall 700 workers at Virginia plant
NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. — Volvo Trucks is ramping up production at its New River Valley, Va. plant and recalling approximately 700 employees in response to increased demand, the company announced. [Full Story]
Backlit logo displays
The backlit logo displays are designed for each customer’s logo and increase a trailer’s night visibility. The customized logolight features solid aluminum brackets and frames, aluminum composite letters, 80,000-hour LEDs and stainless steel-mounting hardware. The Logolight comes with an installation kit.
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Wednesday morning our "friends" arrive!
Just after breakfast our “friends” arrived! Yes those wonderful people who the Young Family contract to bring and service our porta potties arrived! You can imagine how welcome they are to many if us older people! The crowd is growing in Poppa Johns p…
Cummins sees 6% fuel economy gain
Company is achieving a 6 percent improvement in fuel economy in its 2010 engine compared with 2007 technology.
Coalition backs diesel act funds
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding was eliminated altogether from President Obama’s 2012 budget proposal.
Boeing Gets Busy: Slick New Planes, Wild New Patents
March has been a busy month for Boeing – one which saw the maiden flight of the company’s third new biofuel-capable 747-8 intercontinental plane and new patent filings for quieter, less disruptive passenger planes.
The 747-8 completed its inaugural …
Comment period extended for rail crossing rule
Comment may be made until April 29 on a proposed rule to prohibit stopping on a highway-rail grade crossing.