Air hybrid cars not a hoax according to recent research
The Scuderi Air Engine might be for real.
Not just theoretical anymore
I’ve loosely followed the Scuderi Air hybrid story over the years, but have never really been sure what to make of the possibility of compressed air hybrids. Some have gone so far a…
Truckers step up protest against hike in licence fees
PRIVATE haulage contractors continued their protest yesterday against a 74 per cent increase in carriage licence fees.
Small Businesses’ Confidence Hits Three-Year High
A survey released Tuesday showed that confidence among small businesses hit a three-year high, Bloomberg reported.
United Vision Names Hoffman CEO
Logistics firm United Vision Logistics named Howard Hoffman its permanent CEO, the company said Tuesday.
VP Biden outlines 6-year plan to build US high-speed rail network
US Vice President Joe Biden outlined a plan intended to place high-speed rail on equal footing with other surface transportation programs and revitalize America’s domestic rail manufacturing industry by dedicating $53 billion over six years to contin…
Volvo rolls out lightweight, integrated fifth wheel
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has come out with an integrated lightweight fifth wheel system, designed in partnership with Fontaine. [Full Story]
Government – No link between electronics and sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles
No more out of control Prius hybrids expected?
Safe to drive a Toyota again
After a 10 month investigation, the US government has found no link between Toyota’s electronic throttles and sudden acceleration. Instead, the problems associated with sudden …
Video: BMW Dances with Diesels for America
Many Americans don’t even consider a diesel when shopping for a new car, but BMW wants to change that. They are bringing their 335d to America, and trying to convince us that diesel itself has changed.
Over half of the cars in Europe run on diesel, b…
Manitoba, Saskatchewan to hold joint Cabinet meetings
BRANDON, Man. — Transportation regulations will be among the topics discussed at joint Cabinet meetings involving Manitoba and Saskatchewan ministers this week. [Full Story]
EPA submits draft hydraulic fracturing study plan to independent scientists for review
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its draft study plan on hydraulic fracturing for review to the agency’s Science Advisory Board (SAB), a group of independent scientists.
Hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) is a pro…