Alberta moving ahead with major new oilsands refinery with carbon capture
The Alberta government has successfully negotiated contracts for two projects that will advance the upgrading and refining of oil sands bitumen to diesel fuel. The first project, with the North West Upgrading (NWU) / Canadian Natural Resources Limited …
Wind wreaks havoc on northern Utah
Wind was the major problem across the Salt Lake valley Wednesday. It caused power outages, damaged property, and sidelined hundreds of vehicles.
2012 Mazda3 to get Skyactiv engine and gearbox
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Mazda has announced that it will employ its new SkyActiv technologies in the 2012 Mazda3. The vehicle is set to debut at the upcoming Canadian International Auto Show, and it will boast the Japanese autom…
Spot market freight surges in January: TransCore
PORTLAND, Ore. — TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index recorded its highest load volumes ever for the month of January, with volumes exceeding the previous record set in 2008 by 4%. [Full Story]
Delta Air Lines seeks premium status in Asia
The head of Delta Air Lines’ Asia operations said Thursday the U.S. carrier is making enough money now to invest in customer service and establish itself as a premium brand in the region.
JGC, INPEX and BASF successfully test HiPACT technology to remove CO2 from natural gas
The Japanese companies JGC Corporation and INPEX Corporation jointly with BASF SE have successfully completed tests of a new technology—“High Pressure Acid gas Capture Technology” (HiPACT) (earlier post)—for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) …
2012 Mazda3 to offer new SKYACTIV gasoline direct injection engine and SKYACTIV automatic transmission
2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge.
The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission (earlier post)…
Getloaded Simplifies Trucking with Next Generation Upgrades
Getloaded announces the first in a series of upgrades and new features that make moving freight easier than ever. Recently released site enhancements help transportation professionals find loads fast.
Celadon’s COO Paul Will to Deliver Keynote Address at Seventh Annual ALK Transportation Technology Summit
Paul Will, vice chairman, president and COO of the Celadon Group, will deliver the keynote address at the 2011 ALK Transportation Technology Summit. In making a return visit, Will brings a unique perspective on the new industry challenges and opport…
California Dump Truckers Sue CARB to Overturn Emission Rule
Calling the regulation “overreaching,” the California Dump Truck Owners Association has filed suit against the California Air Resources Board challenging the legality of board’s Truck and Bus Regulation.