USABC awards $15.6m for development of advanced batteries
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, USA
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a research collaboration between Chrysler Group, Ford Motor and General Motors, announced recently that it will award approximately $15.6 mi…
Teijin molds carbon fiber reinforced plastic car frame in under a minute
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, MPG, Lightweight, Japan
Japan-based Teijin Limited has announced that it has established mass production technologies for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) that reduces the cycle time for molding au…
Dynegy warns of possible bankruptcy
Shares of Dynegy Inc. slid about 3% early Wednesday after the company said it may be forced to file for bankruptcy this year as it faces debt payments and low prices for the electricity it produces.
Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away
A new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, concludes that despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe is still some distance away. According to the survey of 4,760 European consumers, 16% see themselves …
Acton trucker honoured
An Acton man is being called a “Highway Angel” for helping an injured couple in a serious collision near Blind River, Ont.
Truckers Take $900 Hit At The Gas Pumps
Gas prices are still on the rise with the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded hitting $3.52 on Wednesday according to AAA.
Pinnacle Airlines reaches tentative deal with flight attendants
Pinnacle Airlines Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. , has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO which would amend the collective bargaining agreement covering 797 flight attendants.
Weather Guard Offers Two New On-board Storage Systems
Knaack and Weather Guard Truck Equipment have announced a re-designed Hi-Side truck box and a customized van storage system for the new Nissan NV Commercial Van.
Spot freight rates up slightly in February
Flatbed rates increased 1.9 percent nationwide and reefer rates moved up 1.6 percent compared to January.
Spot freight rates up slightly in February
Flatbed rates increased 1.9 percent nationwide and reefer rates moved up 1.6 percent compared to January.