DOE to invest up to $7M to support early-stage solar technologies
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will invest up to $7 million in total funding through DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to support the development and commercialization of emerging solar energy technologies.
The PV Technology Incu…
Cheap, 80 mpg VW hybrid coming in 2013
Not just a green marketing exercise
The $20,000, 80 mpg hybrid?
When VW first debuted the XL1 plug-in hybrid, I wasn’t impressed. To be quite honest, I’m sick and tired of hearing about what automakers could potentially do. What can you do today, is wh…
Accuride Sells Truck Seating Unit to CVG
Commercial Vehicle Group said Jan. 31 it bought heavy-duty truck seating unit Bostrom Seating from fellow compoent maker Accuride Corp., for $8.8 million.
Drink water
Lack energy? Down a glass of water. Studies have shown that fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration.
US Airways traffic up in January
US Airways Group Inc. reported Wednesday a 3.7 percent increase in traffic last month to 4 million passengers from January 2010.
Delphi fuel pumps compatible with new E15 measure from EPA
Delphi announced that its OE quality fuel products are compatible with the new E15 measure approved last Friday by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase the amount of ethanol currently blended in fuel from 10% to 15% for all light-du…
Truckers Find Ways to Handle Dangerous Driving Conditions
A number of truck drivers made pit stops in Tontitown Thursday when they normally would not have, these winter conditions can cause major problems for an 18-wheeler. A common problem drivers are experiencing is that their air compressors and brake cham…
TransCore white paper reveals early CSA trends
PORTLAND, Ore. — TransCore’s CarrierWatch has compiled an early analysis of how fleets are measuring up under the new Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) safety measurement system in the US. [Full Story]
Intermodal Traffic Grows 9.2% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 9.2% last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
E&MU: Keep Air Spring Suspensions in Shape
Air suspensions softened the jarring ride that drivers and cargo suffered for decades, but they brought with them maintenance issues that demand constant attention.