GM Building CARB-Approved Volt to Qualify for Additional $5,000 Rebate
In October we wrote that California’s Air Resource Board gave the Chevy Volt a ULEV designation, meaning it didn’t qualify for a $5,000 tax rebate. GM is reportedly working on a Volt that will qualify for the rebate.
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Study finds that worldwide SO2 emissions rose between 2000-2005 after decade of decline; China, shipping topped growth
Global sulfur dioxide emissions by region. Credit: Smith et al. Click to enlarge.
Global sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions peaked in the early 1970s and decreased until 2000, with an increase in recent years due to increased emissions in China, inter…
South Africa: Police Fire Rubber Bullets at Striking Truckers
Johannesburg police fired rubber bullets Monday at truck drivers who were striking for the second day, calling for a salary increase.
Stoops Specialty Trucks Unveils Climate-Controlled Expediter
Stoops Specialty Trucks department of Stoops Freightliner has brought a premium climate-controlled straight truck to the expedited freight market.
FMCSA’s "Be Ready. Be Buckled." Contest Deadline is February 28
The annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” art contest for children is now in its fourth year, and the deadline for submission to the 2011 contest is February 28.
FedEx cuts profit forecast, citing weather, fuel
FedEx Corp. is sharply cutting earnings expectations, citing severe winter weather and higher-than-expected fuel prices.
Airport security watches for suspicious passengers in Vancouver pilot project
A A A Vancouver International Airport, shown in this file photo, will be the site of a pilot program to allow the monitoring of passenger behaviour to detect potential terrorists at the passenger-screening checkpoint.
Joplin 44 Petro Sets Dates for Grand Opening
The Joplin 44 Petro will host Grand Opening festivities on May 20-21, 2011 to celebrate the opening of its new Super Truck Showroom and completely remodeled truckstop.
AMSA Expands Membership to Include All U.S. Agents of Atlas Van Lines
Nearly 400 agents in the Atlas Van Lines family across the U.S. have joined the American Moving & Storage Association.
MAHLE Clevite appoints Jeff Rayburn Heavy Duty & Turbocharger Sales Manager
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has appointed Jeff Rayburn as Heavy Duty & Turbocharger Sales Manager, effective immediately.