Small plane goes down in Thousand Oaks landfill
Authorities say a small plane has gone down in a Thousand Oaks landfill injuring two people on board.
Bill Puts Veterans Back to Work
A Democrat-backed measure aiming to create jobs for our veterans gains initial support from the Senate.
Retail Sales Rise by Most in Four Months
Retail sales rose 1% in February, the most in four months, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Fuel-cell Suzuki Approved for EU Sale
Suzuki is quietly establishing itself as a leader in alternative fuel vehicles with the production of CNG-fueled cars and electric scooter concepts. Suzuki clearly hopes to continue this trend in 2011, and one of Suzuki’s development partners – In…
Deutsche Post’s 4Q Profit Improves
Deutsche Post, the Germany-based parent company of DHL USA, said its fourth-quarter financial results due to the economic recovery, the Associated Press reported.
FMCSA Extends EOBR Comment Period
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended to May 23 the comment period on its proposed onboard electronic recorder mandate.
Congressman criticizes trucking plan
Peter DeFazio questioned how the cross-border plans will comply with federal pilot program rules and cross-border trucking appropriations provisions.
500 kW Solar PV system goes online at Fords Michigan Assembly; 2 MWh energy storage system
The primary element of one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is now up and running. The system is the result of collaboration between Ford, DTE Energy, Xtreme Power, the city of Wayne and the sta…
Business Inventories Rise 0.9%
Business inventories rose 0.9% in January, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Consumer Confidence Falls From 3-Year High
Consumer confidence fell this month from a three-year high in February, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.