Lockhead appointed SRU chairman
The Scottish Rugby Union have announced the appointment of Sir Moir Lockhead as their next chairman.
ORNL researchers developing biohybrid photoconversion system to convert visible light into hydrogen
Neutron scattering analysis performed at ORNL shows the lamellar structure of a hydrogen-producing, biohybrid composite material formed by the self-assembly of naturally occurring, light harvesting proteins with polymers. Source: ORNL. Click to enl…
Leo Motors to develop electric scooters for Brazil
Leo Motors, Inc. has reached an agreement to develop electric scooters for DAFRA Motos, one of the largest motorcycle companies in Brazil. Under the agreement, Leo will develop electric scooters using DAFRA’s internal combustion engine (ICE) scooter …
Alitalia and Solena to begin study on conversion of municipal solid waste into biojet
Alitalia and the Solena Group have signed a letter of intent to initiate a study on the feasibility of the construction of a plant capable of converting municipal solid waste in a significant portion of the jet fuel needed by the
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Arkansas Best’s 4Q Loss Narrows
Arkansas Best Corp. said Thursday its fourth-quarter loss was $3.1 million, or 12 cents a share, compared with a loss of $88.7 million, or $3.54 per share, a year earlier.
Ryder’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Jumps
Ryder System said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit improved and that its operating revenue will rise 11% this year.
Con-way Reports Fourth-Quarter Profit
Con-way Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago, though excluding costs from the previous year, operating earnings at its less-than-truckload unit slipped due to higher health-care costs.
Factory Orders Gain in December
Factory orders rose 0.2% in December, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
ISM Services Index Expands in January
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded in January, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
Canadian fleets looking to shine at Volvo safety awards
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Canadian fleets are looking to continue their winning streak at the third instalment of the Volvo Trucks Safety Awards, with two Canuck fleets having taken home the prize in the first two years of the awards program. Bison… [Full …