Rising fuel prices affect 2010 earnings of Republic Airways
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings reported today that revenues for the fourth quarter and all of last year were up in the first full year of operations with the merged Frontier and Midwest airlines, but not enough to avoid a net loss for the…
Hino to unveil new hybrid truck next month
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors Canada will be unveiling its diesel-electric hybrid system in a newly designed Class 4 and 5 cabover engine (COE) truck line-up during the 2011 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. [Full Story]
Cascade O/Os rescind strike notice, return to bargaining table
EDMONTON, Alta. — Owner/operators for Cascade Carriers and their union have rescinded their 72-hour strike notice and renewed discussions with their carrier. [Full Story]
Amyris partners with Givaudan to develop key fragrance ingredient from Biofene
Amyris, Inc., a renewable hydrocarbons company, has entered into an agreement with Givaudan, the Swiss global leader in the fragrances and flavors industry. Under the agreement, Givaudan will develop a derivative of Biofene to be used as a building blo…
New Home Sales Drop 13% in January
New home sales decreased 13% in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Infiniti M35 hybrid due March 16 for $54,575
The M35 hybrid at its LA Auto Show debut
Nissan’s first proprietary hybrid drive hits the streets
When the Infiniti M35 hybrid goes on sale on March 16, it’s base price will be $54,575. Fully loaded, however, the M35 hybrid will top out at $66,375.
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Jobless Claims Drop for Week
Initial jobless claims decreased 22,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Diesel Prices Surge as Oil Nears $100
The price of a gallon of diesel fuel is up by 3.9 cents this week, topping $3.57 a gallon, and marking its 12th consecutive weekly increase.
Durable Goods Orders Grow in January
Durable goods orders rose 2.7% in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Navistar Enters Engine Deal with EcoMotors
Navistar International Corp. has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International to help commercialize the engine maker’s “opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder” engine technology.