Consumer Price Index Rises 0.4%
The consumer price index rose 0.4% in January, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Asia Markets: Hong Kong, Tokyo stocks lead Asia markets higher
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks ended higher after a roller-coaster ride Thursday, driven by hopes for solid economic growth even as property developers fell after Chinese authorities announced fresh restrictions on home purchases in Beijing.
Jobless Claims Increase for Week
Initial jobless claims rose 25,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Valence Technology wins Canadian patent infringement lawsuit
Valence Technology, Inc., a US-based global manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit regarding its carbothermal reduction technology.
The lawsuit was filed against Phostech Lithium, Inc. on 31 Janua…
Alberta moving ahead with major new oilsands refinery with carbon capture
The Alberta government has successfully negotiated contracts for two projects that will advance the upgrading and refining of oil sands bitumen to diesel fuel. The first project, with the North West Upgrading (NWU) / Canadian Natural Resources Limited …
Wind wreaks havoc on northern Utah
Wind was the major problem across the Salt Lake valley Wednesday. It caused power outages, damaged property, and sidelined hundreds of vehicles.
2012 Mazda3 to get Skyactiv engine and gearbox
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, MPG, Mazda
Mazda has announced that it will employ its new SkyActiv technologies in the 2012 Mazda3. The vehicle is set to debut at the upcoming Canadian International Auto Show, and it will boast the Japanese autom…
Spot market freight surges in January: TransCore
PORTLAND, Ore. — TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index recorded its highest load volumes ever for the month of January, with volumes exceeding the previous record set in 2008 by 4%. [Full Story]
Delta Air Lines seeks premium status in Asia
The head of Delta Air Lines’ Asia operations said Thursday the U.S. carrier is making enough money now to invest in customer service and establish itself as a premium brand in the region.
JGC, INPEX and BASF successfully test HiPACT technology to remove CO2 from natural gas
The Japanese companies JGC Corporation and INPEX Corporation jointly with BASF SE have successfully completed tests of a new technology—“High Pressure Acid gas Capture Technology” (HiPACT) (earlier post)—for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) …