Bipartisan Group Urges Administration to Abandon Proposed HOS Changes
A bipartisan group of Congressmen and Senators called on the Obama administration to abandon its controversial hours-of-service proposal and retain the current safety rules. “The rules currently in place are working well and do not need to be chang…
Increase in U.S. Driving Underscores Need for Infrastructure Investment
Americans drove 3 trillion miles in 2010, the most vehicle miles traveled since 2007 and the third-highest ever recorded, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Wednesday.
Oil Rises Above $102 as Libyan Supply Fears Escalate
Oil prices settled above $102 per barrel on Tuesday for the first time since September of 2008 as fighting escalated in Libya and petroleum demand grew in the U.S.
Fiat Zagato 500 Coupe is One Hot Little Number
I’m a sucker for sexy Italians and slick technology, and this petite Fiat 500 concept coupe by Zagato has both in spades.
On the “sexy Italian” side, the tiny 500 coupe has been given a sloping roofline and a more sporting stance, courtesy of Zaga…
Technology outage causes air delays at Southwest
Southwest Airlines Co. has been struggling with technology problems that led to delayed flights and snarled its revamped frequent-flier program.
Mich. trucker, 73, charged in double-fatal crash
A 73-year-old Michigan truck driver accused of running a red light and killing two people in a passing car has been charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide.
Female trucker wins discrimination case
A female truck driver has won a discrimination case against a Montreal-area company that she said refused to hire her because of her sex.
Flux Power introduces Li-ion battery upgrade kit for Polaris Ranger EV
Flux Power Incorporated has introduced a new lithium-ion battery system upgrade kit for Polaris Ranger EVs.
Flux says that the new upgrade kit lasts up to 10 years or up to 3,000 cycles. This new Flux Power kit is targeted at customers wanting better …
Wärtsilä introduces new waterjet series for ferries, yachts and naval vessels
Wärtsilä has introduced a new mjidsize series of waterjet solutions. This new series enhances Wärtsilä’s range of stainless steel jets to include all sizes from 510 mm to 3250 mm. This makes Wärtsilä the only supplier serving both midsize and t…
Verbio gets OK for second Verbio biorefinery; bioethanol, biogas and bio-fertilizer
German Environment Minister Dr Norbert Röttgen gave the official green light for a new VERBIO biorefinery in Schwedt/Oder, which produces bioethanol, biogas and bio-fertilizer from biomass residues. The second Verbio biogas plant of this kind, it has …