EPA issues final approval for HFO-1234yf refrigerant for mobile AC systems
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final approval for HFO-1234yf refrigerant (earlier post) in motor vehicle air conditioning systems. The chemical, which does not deplete the ozone layer, may now be used in air conditioning for ne…
The Cost of China’s High Speed Rail: Part II
Many people, myself included, have looked at China’s ever-growing high speed rail network with envious eyes. Yet there are reports surfacing that corners may have been cut during construction, leading to questions about safety and durability.
I’ve …
Undercover agent slips through TSA naked body scanner multiple times with handgun
The “enhanced” screening procedures now used by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration at the nation’s airports has once again been demonstrated as a total failure, this time at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport .
Ballard conditionally awarded C$7M by SDTC for fuel cell distributed power generation
Ballard Power Systems has been conditionally awarded up to C$7 million (US$7.2 million) by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to extend the operating life and lower the product cost of FCgen(TM)-1300, the fuel cell power plant that powers…
Crystal Estrella First Ever Trucker Buddy Teacher of the Month
Trucker Buddy recently recognized Crystal Estrella, a first grade teacher at Rio Gila Elementary School in Tuscon, Ariz., as its first ever Teacher of the Month.
Advantage Truck Names Adkins President
Sister companies Advantage Truck Center and Advantage Truck Leasing recently named Ken Adkins as their new President.
Continental Truck Tires Go Mobile with Smartphone App
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, has introduced its first mobile truck tire dealer locator application.
Peugeot launching bookings for its numbered 3008 HYbrid4 Limited Edition
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot is launching bookings for its numbered 3008 HYbrid4 Limited Edition; only 300 units of the limited edition diesel hybrid will be produced. (Earlier post.)
The 3008 HYbrid4 is powered by a 2.0-liter HDi FAP 120 kW…
BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën to invest 100M in JV on hybrid technologies
The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën plan to invest €100 million (US$138 million) in their intended joint venture on hybrid technology named “BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification”. (Earlier post.)
The new company will operate out of two loc…
Travis Trailer Acquires Everlite Alumatech Assets
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc., of Houston, Texas has just completed the acquisition of the assets of Everlite, Inc., the former manufacturer of the Alumatech Trailer product line.