OriginOil lands first order for industrial-scale algae oil extraction system; Bio-CCS
OriginOil, Inc. has received the first commercial order to deploy its algae oil extraction system in an industrial setting. MBD Energy (MBD) recently committed to purchase an initial OriginOil extraction unit for piloting at one of Australia’s th…
Siemens series hybrid drive system Elfa reduces fuel consumption in buses by about one-third
City buses equipped with the new Siemens series hybrid drive system Elfa consume one-third less fuel than conventional buses, according to the company. Rather than powering the rear axle via an automatic transmission, as usually, the diesel engine in t…
Rescued family reunites with ‘Hero’ Trucker
An Amsterdam couple got to thank their “guardian angel” in person on Sunday night.
Queensland government halts UCG trial at Kingaroy plant, allows Linc Chinchilla to continue
The Queensland (Australia) Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Kate Jones announced that the Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) trial plant near Kingaroy will not be allowed to recommence. Minister Jones said Cougar Energy could not demonst…
2 Survive Glider Crash In Larimer County
The Federal Aviation Administration is still trying to figure out what caused a glider to crash in Larimer County Saturday afternoon.
Ky. Airport Putting Last Piece of Runway in Place
A western Kentucky airport is set to put the final piece of an $18 million, 15-year runway extension project in place.
McCallister: Two airlines unite and make history
Caribbean Airlines took over Air Jamaica’s route and fleet last year. Sixteen daysA ago, history was made at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica – two major Caribbean air carriers joined forces to serve the region and boost their r…
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Airlines fly less to profit more
Southwest Airlines’ pending purchase of AirTran Airways will combine two of the biggest discount carriers.
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Alternative power and efficiency standards; CSA confusion; turning back the clock on HOS; and our speed limited economy are a few things to think abou …more The Fence Mechanism – by Peter Carter — Drivers who turn their backs on loads for even a min…