Heavy-duty commercial vehicle net orders strong in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A preliminary reading of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles net orders for North American markets totalled 24,300 units in February, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). [Full Story]
Commercial trucker killed by flying equipment along Interstate 84 east of The Dalles
A 48-year old commercial truck driver from California died in a midnight accident Thursday after losing two tires and an axle along Interstate 84 near Rufus .
Police closing in on suspects in Good Samaritan trucker beating: report
VALMOUNT, B.C. — Police in Valemount, B.C. are getting closer to bringing justice to the perpetrators of last fall’s stunning, seemingly unprovoked attack on a B.C. truck driver, according to a report from Kamloops Daily News. [Full Story]
New Jobless Claims Take Biggest Drop in Three Years
Initial jobless claims fell to the lowest level in almost three years last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Ford introduces B-MAX concept, previewing plans for small car market; 1.0L EcoBoost and start/stop
The B-MAX. Click to enlarge.
Ford introduced its new new B-MAX concept vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, providing an early preview of its plans for the European small car market. The key innovation on the B-MAX is the adoption of an integrat…
California gasoline consumption rose 2.6%, diesel 4.9% in November 2010
California gasoline consumption increased 2.6% in November 2010, and diesel fuel consumption increased 4.9%, compared with November 2009, according to figures released by Jerome E. Horton, Chairman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).
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Amyris contracts for Biofene manufacture with Antibióticos, S.A.; 4th production agreement
Amyris, Inc. has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with Antibióticos, S.A. Under this arrangement, Antibióticos will work with Amyris to produce farnesene at its facilities in León, Spain; the produced farnesene will be owned and distr…
New two-step process for converting algae to butanol
A team of chemical engineers at the University of Arkansas has developed a new, two-step method for converting algae into butanol.
The team, led by assistant professor Jamie Hestekin, first applies acid hydrolysis to dried algae and then begins a …
Los Angeles Approves Plan for Almost 1,700 Miles of Bike Paths
I’m obsessed with cars, but lately I’m looking at the bicycle as a better way to get around, at least for short trips. The folks of Los Angeles agree, approving a plan for 1,680 miles of bike path.
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan…
GE hosting electric vehicle experience tour
GE will host an electric vehicle experience tour in seven US cities that will bring GE experts together with local businesses, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders for educational workshops, test drives, and dialogue on the business case fo…