Saskatchewan approves $1.2B carbon capture project
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved construction of the Boundary Dam Integrated Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Project—among the first commercial-scale carbon capture and storage facilities in the world. The C$1.24-billion (US$1.3 b…
Ford Reports Best 1Q Since 1998
Ford Motor Co.’s first-quarter profit rose 22% to the highest level in 13 years, the company said Tuesday.
Minnesota trucker wins NAST showdown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rig belonging to a Minnesota trucker was declared ‘best of the best’ at a recent showdown held at the Mid-America Trucking Show and consisting of winning trucks from a full schedule of National Association of Show Truck… [Full …
Tank truckers get behind push for EOBRs
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) is the latest organization to throw its support behind the mandatory use of electronic logging devices (ELDs). [Full Story]
BioAmber to be exclusive supplier of bio-based succinic acid to Mitsubishi Chemical
Renewable chemistry company BioAmber (earlier post) has entered a strategic agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical through which BioAmber and its Asian distribution partner Mitsui & Co. will become the exclusive suppliers of bio-based succinic acid to Mits…
Diesel Dips 0.7¢ to $4.098 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains 3.5¢ to $3.879
Diesel’s national average dipped less than a penny Monday, falling 0.7 cent to $4.098 a gallon, just the second downturn since Thanksgiving, the Department of Energy said Monday.
Gevo contracts with Mustang Engineering for the conversion of Gevos renewable isobutanol to biojet fuel
High-level process schematic for hydrocarbons from isobutanol. Source: Gevo. Click to enlarge.
Gevo, Inc., a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, signed an engineering and consulting agreement with Mustang Engineering, LP for the …
China’s 2010 commercial vehicle market surpasses 1M units
COLUMBUS, Ind. — As the North American heavy-duty commercial vehicle market continues to strengthen, demand for such vehicles in China has surpassed one million units. [Full Story]
Epyon begins delivering fast-charging systems to Lyse Energi in Norway
Epyon BV, a leading European supplier of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles, has started delivering EV fast-charging systems to Lyse Energi in Norway.
Epyon recently installed a Terra 51 Charge Station in the southern city of Sandnes,…
Seattle trial for man who shined light at copter
Trial is beginning in federal court in Seattle Monday for a Lynden man who put a spotlight on a low-flying Customs and Border Patrol helicopter.