Liquid Salt Could Clean Up Canadian Tar Sand
Despite being called “the world’s most destructive project“, the tar sand extraction fields in Alberta, Canada export over one million barrels of oil each day – mostly to the US. Greenpeace, National Geographic, and Canada’s own governmental a…
Opinion: Beyond ‘How’s My Driving?’
Over the years, the words, “How’s my driving?” have become nearly ubiquitous on America’s tractor-trailers, and it’s easy to see why.
MAHLE study finds its Turbulent Jet Ignition pre-chamber initiated combustion system can deliver HCCI-like fuel economy in a conventional PFI engine
Computer-generated image of the Turbulent
Jet Igniter, designed to replace the spark plug in a
modern spark ignition combustion system. Click to enlarge.
MAHLE Powertrain’s Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) spark-initiated pre-chamber combustio…
Peugeot unveiling China-designed SXC concept with HYbrid4 technology at Shanghai show
Peugeot is unveiling its SXC hybrid concept car at the Shanghai Motor Show. SXC (Shanghai Cross
Concept) is equipped with Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology, with an internal combustion engine at the front (which drives the front wheels) and an electr…
Video thanks O.C. for Japan pet effort
A several-ton shipment of food, supplies and medical products collected from thousands in Orange County by a local dog club is expected to reach Japan just before supplies there run out.
FTR Shippers Index Continues to Fall
FTR Associates’ Shippers’ Condition Index continues to decline, reflecting tightening capacity in the trucking sector.
Audi introduces the compact Q3 SUV; energy recovery and start-stop
Audi has introduced the Q3 compact SUV. The Q3 will debut with three different 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines: one TDI diesel and two TFSI gasoline units. All three will combine direct injection with turbocharging, and will feature energy recovery and…
Renault starts production of its new energy dCi 130 diesel; 20% lower fuel consumption than predecessor
The dCi 130. Click to enlarge.
Renault has begun production of the new Energy dCi 130 diesel engine (earlier post) at its Cléon site is starting production of the new flagship in Renault’s powertrain range, the Diesel Energy dCi 130. The Energy …
California DMV Enrolls in Motor Carrier Insurance Database
The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently enrolled with the National Online Registries to electronically receive insurance information for trucking companies that use subscribing insurance companies.
Freight Shipments Fall 1.5 Percent in February from January
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry declined 1.5 percent in February from January, falling after two consecutive monthly increases, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Freight Transportation Service…