2 Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back: 2012 Ford F-650
Last week, Ford announced that it would be resurrecting the discontinued 6.8L V10 gasoline engine for service in the 2012 F-650 commercial truck … a move which, to me, seems baffling.
Keep in mind, we’re not talking about consumer vehicles here. I…
Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Lubrizol for $9.7 billion
Berkshire Hathaway announced it’s buying Lubrizol, which among other things makes additives for fuel and oil, for about $9.7 billion — $135 per share in an all-cash transaction, one of the largest acquisitions in Berkshire Hathaway history.
Diesel Prices Push $4 a Gallon
The price of diesel fuel rose for the 15th week in a row to an average of $3.908 nationwide, according to the Department of Energy, but at a less-steep rate than the double-digit gains of the past two weeks — 3.8 cents higher than last week and 98….
Former Qualcomm Exec Joins Rand McNally
Jim Rodi has joined Rand McNally as senior vice president of mobile communications. Rodi, who spent the past 11 years at Qualcomm, will be responsible for driving sales and business development for Rand McNally’s TruckPC line of products.
TCA Will Support Mandatory E-Logs
The Truckload Carriers Association has adopted a new policy in favor of electronic logging and will support the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed near-universal mandate for electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) to track driver ho…
New York State Using New Reflective Pavement Striping
The New York State Thruway Authority is implementing a new pavement striping program. The new pavement marking system, known as Recess Triple Drop, is more visible and durable in all lighting and weather conditions.
Senate OKs tax break for Union Pacific project
The Senate has approved a proposed tax incentive for a rail yard project in southern New Mexico.
Tate & Lyle and Genomatica sign joint development agreement for Bio-BDO
Genomatica and Tate & Lyle signed a joint development agreement for the demonstration-scale production of Genomatica’s Bio-BDO (1,4-butanediol). (Earlier post.) The Genomatica process produces the same BDO product that is currently made from a va…
Kelly Tires Rolls Out New In-City Applications
Kelly has introduced a new drive tire, designed for exceptional traction in pickup and delivery applications, as well as in specialty applications, such as school bus and metro operations.
The Twizy to be the World’s Cheapest Electric Car
No it’s not a rapper or the next new dance craze. It’s only supposedly the CHEAPEST electric vehicle on the market. Made public at the Paris Auto Show, this two-seater may not look all blinged out, but priced at only $9,700 – who cares!
That’s a…