U Tennessee opens new research facilities at Center for Renewable Carbon
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has opened a comprehensive research facility to accommodate faculty and industry initiatives through the new Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC). The new Bioenergy Science and Technology Laboratory is …
ATA offers hours information
The American Trucking Associations is making information about proposed hours-of-service changes available to drivers at truck stops.
N.M., Ariz. consider overweight loads
New Mexico is considering a bill to allow permits for certain overweight loads from Mexico, while Arizona has a pilot program on a similar matter.
DOE to invest $7M in emerging solar technologies
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Hire Electric’s solar charging station in Richland, WA
The Department of Energy’s ongoing commitment to back emerging solar energy technologies comes in the form of $7 million in funding issued under its Pho…
Diesel Jumps 7.5ยข to $3.513 in 10th Straight Increase
Diesel rose for the 10th straight week, jumping 7.5 cents to $3.513 a gallon, while gasoline resumed its rise, the Department of Energy said.
Ford Escape hybrid for blind drivers
Hybrids for blind people
Robotic cars will forever change the auto industry
If you follow this blog, then you know I’m a big fan of auto-drive technologies. I believe such technologies will revolutionize the auto industry in ways we’re only beginning t…
Obama Backs Infrastructure Development in Chamber of Commerce Speech
President Obama urged businesses to join him in an effort to change what he termed “burdensome” corporate tax code, while touting investment in infrastructure, Bloomberg reported.
Cancellation fee: $600 million
Southwest Airlines planes sit idle at Love Field airport as snow falls Friday in Dallas.
Azure Dynamics adds to dealer network
OAK PARK, Mich. — Azure Dynamics, maker of hybrid systems for commercial vehicles, has added 76 new dealers to its network including seven in Canada. [Full Story]
US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015, a short status report on advances in deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) on…