Delta traffic continues rise in February
Delta Air Lines Inc. ‘s February traffic was up 1.4 percent, the airline reported Thursday.
UQM providing electric drive system for Rolls-Royce 102EX
UQM Technologies, Inc. is providing two 145 kW UQM PowerPhase electric propulsion systems for the Rolls-Royce 102EX introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. (Earlier post.) Combined, the two electric motors produce 388 hp (283 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 N&iddo…
Mitsubishi Corp. to provide 507 i-MiEVs to Estonian Government; CHAdeMO quick charging network for the country
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) will provide 507 units of the i-MiEV electric vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors (MMC)—the largest single provision since sales of the EV started—to the Estonian Government. This also marks the first case of provi…
Peterbilt Names Dealers of the Year
Peterbilt named the Dealer of the Year and the Medium-Duty Dealer of the Year at the annual Peterbilt Dealer Meeting held at Paccar’s new engine plant in Columbus, Miss.
Retailers Say Shorter Hours for Truck Drivers Would Increase Costs and Congestion
The National Retail Federation told federal transportation officials this week that a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day would increase costs for businesses and consumers
Clark Named Chair of NGVAmerica
Douglas R. Clark, president of the Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, Neb., has been elected chairperson of NGVAmerica, the trade association representing the natural gas vehicle industry.
Congress Passes Yet Another Highway Extension
The House passed and sent to the Senate a measure that would extend the current highway program until the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30. The Senate cleared the measure yesterday and sent it to President Obama, who is expected to sign it.
CARB Nears End of 90-Day Grace Period on 2003 TRUs
Owners of 2003-model-year transport refrigeration units have until the end of this month to meet new California Air Resources Board standards.
Discounted Tolls for Truckers in Austin, Texas
Discounted tolls went into effect Tuesday, March 1, for trucks using State Highways 130 and 45 in Austin, Texas.
Obama, Calderon Announce Border Trucking Agreement
President Obama and President Calderon of Mexico yesterday made official their commitment to resolve the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute between the two countries. The plan, the outline of which was unveiled in January, calls for a program …